“Let’s Get It On”: Deontay Wilder Sets His Sights On Former Heavyweight Champion After Comeback Fight

Deontay Wilder is set for his long-awaited return to the ring this weekend. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ was last in action in June 2024, when he suffered a fifth round knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

That continued a poor run of form for the former WBC heavyweight champion which has seen him come up short in four of his last five fights, having also been on the wrong end of a points loss to Joseph Parker and two stoppage defeats to Tyson Fury.

Wilder now looks to get his career back on track when he takes on the unheralded Tyrrell Herndon at the Charles Koch Arena in Kansas on Friday.

‘The Bronze Bomber’ is expected to win the bout and add to the 42 knockouts he has recorded in his career so far, and he has now hinted at who he wants next following his comeback.

Wilder was asked to describe some of his heavyweight rivals, and when long-term foe Anthony Joshua was brought up, the American had a simple response.

“Let’s get it on.”

Wilder and Joshua have been linked to a fight with one another for nearly a decade, dating back to when both men each held versions of the world heavyweight title.

Just like Wilder, Joshua has found things difficult as of late, having suffered a fifth round knockout defeat to IBF champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September.

‘AJ’ is currently recovering from minor elbow surgery but is expected to return to the ring later this year, with a bout against Wilder now seemingly a possibility.