Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is back in the ring for the first time in 2025. Wilder is taking on Tyrrell Herndon in the main event on Friday night in Wichita, Kansas, at Koch Arena.
I have all of the results from the event. The most recent result will be just below.
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon Results
- Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon
First Round
Wilder looking very measured. He clearly wants to get rounds in after a yearlong layoff. You wonder if he wants a quick turnaround fight. In any case, he kept Herndon on the back foot with a jab and the threat of the right hand.
Wilder 10-9.
We’re underway.
It’s time for the main event. It’s been a confusing stream considering the announcers just said the co-main event was happening. Herndon is walking to the ring, so I guess we can trust it.
- Nico Hernandez def. Robert Ledesma via TKO-2
Second Round
Hernandez wastes no time taking care of business in the second frame. He ran over Ledesma as everyone expected. The hometown hero secured the KO.
First Round
Hernandez is destroying Ledesma. The latter was down once late in the round and he’ll be there again soon.
Hopefully this fight is better than the last one. Hernandez is undefeated and fighting in his hometown. However, his opponent has a 3-14 record, so there’s that.
- Gustavo Trujillo def. Lateef Kayode via TKO-6
Sixth Round
Only thing worse than the fighter’s performance here was the referee’s reluctance to stop the fight. Trujillo finally put his foot on the gas and went for the KO, but the referee refused to stop the fight. Thankfully, the corner stepped in and called an end to the bout. That was brutal for the sport in every sense. I’m glad that travesty is over.
Fifth Round
P.A. in the Koch Arena just played Kendrick Lamar’s Turn the TV Off, and many viewers probably want to follow directions. I’m not exaggerating when I say this, Trujillo-Kayode might be the worst heavyweight fight I’ve seen in years. Trujillo is winning easily, but this is tough to watch.
Fourth Round
Something appears to be off with Kayode’s balance and motor skills. He’s stumbling around in a way that is very odd in professional boxing. This is really strange. By the way, Trujillo is winning every round by a wide margin.
Third Round
Trujillo is hitting Kayode with a barrage in the corner, but he pulled back seemingly reluctant to go for the finish. This fight is terrible in a special kind of way.
Second Round
These two heavyweights are not impressing the crowd. Boos are raining down in the second round.
Deontay Wilder’s Return
Wilder is headlining a card built around his comeback moment. While we wait to see if the Bronze Bomber is still capable of sinking opponents with his huge right hand, fans (and I’m not sure how many of them there are) are tuning in to PPV.com and other outlets for what could be a pivotal night in Wilder’s career.
Before the bell rings, let’s set the table.
Wilder hasn’t fought since his loss to Zhilei Zhang via KO in June 2024. The soon-to-be 40-year-old enters this matchup needing more than just a win. Wilder needs to prove he is still a cut above the likes of Herndon and a serious opponent for the biggest names in the heavyweight division.
Few expect Wilder to have lost his punching power, but the bigger question is about his mindset. That aspect of his game hasn’t appeared to be in the best place over the past few years.
Herndon, a journeyman of sorts, steps into the role of underdog with a chance to shock the world. Almost no one expects him to accomplish that goal. Quite honestly, we’re not sure if he thinks he can win.
While he lacks a marquee résumé, he has solid power and plenty of ring experience. If nothing else, he provides a barometer for what Wilder has left.
This event isn’t a massive card in terms of depth, but it does feature a few intriguing matchups underneath the main event. Deon Nicholson takes on Devonte Williams in a light heavyweight clash, and undefeated heavyweight prospect Gustavo Trujillo faces former title challenger Lateef Kayode.
But make no mistake—this night belongs to Wilder. Whether Wilder wins by vintage KO or the unexpected happens, tonight could shape the next chapter of his legacy.
I’ll update this article live throughout the evening with results, reactions, and analysis as soon as the main event gets underway. Check back regularly or refresh the page to stay on top of every moment, from ring walks to the final punch.
Stay tuned—fight night is here.
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