Overview

• Eddie Hearn has stated that a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder remains possible if Wilder can secure wins, beginning with his June 27 matchup against Tyrrell Herndon.
• Wilder, who has lost four of his last fights, including defeats to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker, is seeking to rebuild his career after more than a year of inactivity.
• Anthony Joshua is recovering from elbow surgery this month but is expected to return to the ring later in 2025, with Hearn confirming his plans to fight again this year.
• Tyson Fury has publicly urged Wilder to retire, citing concerns over his diminished performance and the physical toll of his career, including their trilogy of bouts.
• The June 27 fight at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita is seen as a critical test for Wilder to prove he still belongs at the elite level of heavyweight boxing.