After back-to-back poor performances, it seemed as though former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder could walk away from boxing for good. Instead, Wilder will return to the ring on June 27 to take on Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita,

Herndon, 37, has a professional record of 24-5 with 15 knockout wins. The American will enter his bout against Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) on a three-fight win streak, having last fought in May, when he beating Rudy Silvas by split decision.

Former heavyweight world title-holder Deontay Wilder will embark on the ring against a comparatively unknown Tyrrell Herndon on 27 June in Wichita, Kansas. Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) was once the most dreaded puncher in world boxing and retained the WBC belt from 2015 to 2020.