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“We’re Getting Calls For That Big Fight”: Deontay Wilder Shares ‘Plan’ After Comeback KO

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Deontay Wilder made his long-awaited return to the sport on Friday night.

The 39-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama stopped countryman Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round of their non-title heavyweight showdown at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita.

It was Wilder’s first ring appearance since he suffered a devastating fifth round knockout defeat to Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang in Saudi Arabia last June, making it four losses in his last five outings.

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The former WBC heavyweight champion has received criticism following his performance against Herndon, with fans and analysts expressing their disappointment towards the 39-year-old despite him walking away with a stoppage victory.

Speaking in the post-fight press conference, Wilder outlined his future plans after his comeback win, as he admits he will ‘take his time’ but is ‘getting calls to have this big fight’.

“We got a plan that we had set for this whole year and we gonna stick with it.

We’re getting a lot of calls to to do this, to have this big fight, when you’re in the heavyweight division you’re always one fight away from a title fight and we just wanna push it we wanna take our time just like I did tonight.

I took my time and we’re gonna do it with the return as well, just taking our time, continue doing what we need to do until we feel like we’re ready to take it back over again.”

Next up for Wilder could be a showdown with two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, who also finds himself at a crossroads in his career after suffering a big setback against IBF champion Daniel Dubois last September.

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Terence Crawford Admits He Can’t Compete At Canelo Alvarez’s Weight In Resurfaced Clip

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September 13 will be the biggest night of Terence Crawford’s professional boxing career as he fights Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title.

‘Bud’ Crawford is looking to make history as he aims to become a three-division undisputed champion. Crawford has previously held the undisputed title at junior welterweight and welterweight.

Canelo, right now, is the biggest name in boxing and Crawford’s most high-profile opponent. ‘Bud’ is moving up two weight divisions to fight Canelo, which is a major narrative of the fight, with fans and experts doubting Crawford can handle Canelo’s power at 168 lbs.

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The Nebraska native looks confidence in his ability and is looking to shock the Mexican with a signature performance. Crawford is yet to be bettered inside the ring and boasts a perfect 41-0-0 record with 31 knockouts.

While there’s no denying Crawford’s brilliance, a resurfaced clip from 2023 shows ‘Bud’ himself doubted his chances against someone like Canelo at super middleweight. He echoed the sentiment that boxing has weight classes for a reason, proving that his doubters are not completely wrong in their stance.

Back in 2023, speaking to the EBRO in the Morning podcast, he said:

Canelo fights at 168 lbs+. I don’t see us fighting. 154 lbs realistically (is the highest I can fight at). Those boys get big up there. I’m not a person to toot my own horn too loud to be able to say I can beat the world. I understand there’s weight classes for a reason, and I respect the weight classes. I think 154 lbs is my max.

– Terence Crawford

The comments came shortly after Terence Crawford’s sensational win against Errol Spence Jr. However, ‘Bud’ has clearly changed his mind. He is taking a risk to further solidify his greatness and by beating Canelo Alvarez, he can become of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.

It’s a high risk, high reward game for Crawford. Crawford himself stated that he’ll only make $10 million from the fight in an appearance on Ring Champs with Ak & Barak, but there’s no official purse released. All in all, it looks like a calculated career decision from ‘Bud’ to cement his legacy rather than earn a payday.

Crawford said as much when explaining his decision to Ak & Barak, saying “I’m doing it for the opportunity, baby, the legacy. The legacy outweighs the money.”

Canelo and Crawford have already done two press conferences, in Riyadh and New York. Their third presser is set for June 27 in Las Vegas.

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(VIDEO) Deontay Wilder Shakes Off Ring Rust But His Future Is Still Unclear

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Despite looking a bit rusty, the Bronze Bomber got the win he needed.

Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) returned to winning form on Friday in Witchita, Kansas, when he stopped Tyrrell Herndon (24-6, 15 KOs) via TKO in the 7th round.

Herndon, wearing red gloves, shorts, and boots, had all the fashion choices of a tomato can. However, Herndon showed surprising head movement and defensive skills.

In his prime, Wilder had a snapping power and a long frame, which allowed him to load up his punches. He rarely did that on Friday in Wichita, though. At 39, he showed a level of patience that he will need to show if he plans to fight for a few more years. The composure he showed at times will serve him well.

Deontay Wilder now seeks a fight with Anthony Joshua. Ironically, Wilder turned down the Anthony Joshua fight in March 2019 even though streaming platform DAZN offered him $100 million for a three-fight package that year. The package was to include two fights against Anthony Joshua.

That fight might not be there this time, with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury reportedly set to fight in September, possibly on Netflix.

Given this reality, Francis Ngannou remains the most realistic opponent for Wilder. Ngannou is expected to return to the boxing ring soon, and a decisive win over the former UFC champion would reignite Wilder’s standing in the eyes of casual fans.

An equally compelling scenario could emerge if Anthony Joshua defeats Tyson Fury. In that case, a fourth fight between Wilder and Fury—Wilder vs. Fury IV—would be an exciting and marketable option for both fighters, especially if Wilder continues to show the patience and power that defined his comeback in Wichita.

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