Wilder Returns with 2025 Win, Then Beats Chisora
Early reports pointed to an April 2025 BLK Prime comeback for Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder. His return came later: on June 27, 2025, Wilder stopped Tyrrell Herndon by technical knockout in the seventh round at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. Premier Boxing Champions’ official record lists the result.
A win in Wichita, then a close decision in London
Wilder’s next bout was a much tougher test. On April 4, 2026, he defeated Derek Chisora by split decision after 12 rounds at London’s O2 Arena. The judges scored it 115–111 and 115–113 for Wilder, with the third card 112–115 for Chisora. The Ring’s report recaps the result.
What comes next?
After the Chisora fight, Wilder called out Anthony Joshua for a long-discussed heavyweight matchup, according to Reuters. The two comeback wins have kept Wilder in the heavyweight conversation, while the Joshua fight remains a possibility rather than a confirmed bout.
Wilder’s return did not happen on the April 2025 date early reports had discussed. He came back in June against Herndon, then went 12 rounds with Chisora the next year. The split decision shows the London bout was competitive on the cards; Joshua remained a callout rather than a confirmed next opponent.
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