Deontay Wilder Eyes Redemption with Possible Anthony Joshua Superfight

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After a rocky few years in the ring, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is making one last run toward the top of the heavyweight division. Despite recent setbacks, including losses to Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker, and Zhilei Zhang, Wilder remains one of the most powerful punchers in boxing history. Now 39, he has made it clear that his story isn’t finished just yet Wilder’s return is set for June 27, 2025, where he’ll face little-known Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas. This matchup is widely seen as a warm-up—a chance for Wilder to shake off the rust and regain confidence. With 42 knockouts in 43 wins, Wilder still has the kind of one-punch power that can change the course of a fight in an instant.

If Wilder wins, the reward could be massive. According to Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith, a blockbuster fight with former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua is on the table. “Do you know what fight I love? If he comes through his warm-up, Deontay Wilder,” Smith told Boxing News. “This sport is about narrative... that’s a fight that everyone would still have interest in.”

A potential Wilder vs. Joshua fight is something fans have been dreaming about for years. The matchup nearly happened back in 2018 when both were undefeated champions, but negotiations fell through. Even now, with both men having taken losses, the intrigue remains. Their contrasting styles—Wilder’s raw power versus Joshua’s calculated technique—promise an explosive clash. Meanwhile, Joshua has other options. He’s been linked to a third bout with British rival Dillian Whyte, though Whyte may face rising star Moses Itauma instead. Regardless of the path Joshua chooses, a meeting with Wilder would still be the most high-profile and lucrative option.

Wilder has admitted that this could be his last serious push in the sport. For fans of boxing, it’s a welcome chance to see a once-dominant fighter chase redemption—and maybe, just maybe, deliver one more knockout night to remember.