Deontay Wilder Returns with KO Victory
The former heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, achieved a technical knockout victory in the seventh round against boxer Tyrrell Herndon in his return to the ring. The fight took place at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas, on Friday night. The referee stopped the fight at 2:16 of the seventh round, marking Wilder’s return to the path of victory after having suffered three defeats in his last four fights. This was his first fight since June 2024, when he was knocked out by Zhilei Zhang.Known for his devastating power, Wilder showed patience against Herndon’s defense, who seemed more interested in surviving than winning the fight. Wilder, with a height of 6’7″, tried to connect his characteristic right hand punch, but Herndon managed to constantly evade it. In the second round, Wilder knocked Herndon down with a left hook. Although Herndon got up quickly without showing any major effects, he lacked an effective attack plan. Wilder intensified his aggression as the fight progressed. In the fifth round, Wilder was throwing punches with intent, without worrying about his opponent’s response. In the sixth round, Wilder increased the pressure seeking the knockout against a visibly exhausted Herndon. Wilder pursued him during the sixth and seventh rounds, increasing his punch volume, looking for the right hand. A series of blows knocked Herndon down in the sixth round. Wilder sealed his comeback in the next round with a powerful right hand that violently separated his opponent’s gloves. Herndon’s lack of response led the referee to stop the fight.I was away for a long time, recovering mentally, physically, and emotionally. It’s been a long road for me. It’s great to be back in the ring. I didn’t give the fans exactly what they wanted to see, but I’m going to get better and better.
Deontay Wilder
