Deontay Wilder is set to return to the boxing ring on Friday night, facing Tyrrell Herndon.
Known as the `Bronze Bomber`, Wilder has been inactive since his knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang in June of last year.
This will be Wilder`s first fight since that defeat, which also marked the second time he missed a potential blockbuster bout against his long-standing rival Anthony Joshua at Wembley.
The loss to Zhang was the fourth in five fights for the Alabama native, leading many to speculate about his retirement. However, the former WBC heavyweight champion is clearly not ready to hang up his gloves yet.
A victory against Herndon could put the 39-year-old back into contention for another significant fight.
Wilder enters Friday night`s contest as the heavy favorite, but his opponent is coming off three consecutive wins and this represents the biggest opportunity of his career.
When is Wilder vs Herndon?
- Wilder vs Herndon is scheduled for Friday, June 27.
- The event is expected to start at 2 am BST on Saturday, June 28 (9 pm ET on Friday, June 27).
- The main event ring walks are anticipated around 4 am BST (11 pm ET).
- The fight will be held at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita.
How to Watch Wilder vs Herndon: TV Channel and Live Stream Info
- The Wilder vs Herndon bout will be available on BLK Prime PPV.
- A BLK Prime subscription costs £4.45 ($5.99) monthly, in addition to the PPV fee of £18.58 ($25).
- After purchasing the PPV, you can live stream the fight through the BLK Prime app or website.
Wilder vs Herndon: Full Undercard
Here is the complete fight card for Friday night:
- Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon – Heavyweight – 10 Rounds
- Kayla Williams vs Helen Lucero – Lightweight – Four Rounds
- Joshua Richey vs Chancey Wilson – Featherweight – Four Rounds
- Gustavo Trujillo vs Lateef Kayode – Heavyweight – 10 Rounds
- Nico Hernandez vs Robert Ledesma – Super Flyweight – Six Rounds
- Deon Nicholson vs Devonte Williams – Light Heavyweight – 10 Rounds
- Jeff Page Jr vs Jurmain McDonald – Cruiserweight – Six Rounds
- John Cantrell vs Franklin Sparks – Heavyweight – Six Rounds
- Jorge Carlos vs Kerim Morkoc – Super lightweight – Six Rounds
- Eric Valencia vs Willie Harris – Lightweight – Four Rounds
- Miguel Noah Aldana vs General Lee – Lightweight – Four Rounds
