Wilder returns next month, does he still have a chance? Old opponent: Can he become a heavyweight boxing champion again

comeback background and current challenge

deontay Wilder will come back on June 27, against Tyrell Herndon. Since 2020, Wilder has only won one of his six games, with the remaining five including two losses to Tyson Fury and a series of losses to Joseph Parker and Zhang Zhilei in 2023. In the showdown with Zhang Zhilei, Wilder was ended in the fifth round, becoming the shortest time-consuming defeat in his career. Herndon is currently ranked in the top ten on the mainstream list, and the outside world believes that this battle is a transitional match for Wilder to regain confidence. If Hearndon is successfully defeated, his team plans to promote more competitive events, which may accelerate the retirement process.

Molina's support and logic analysis

Eric Molina, who once fought with Wilder, believes that Wilder still has the strength to compete for the championship. Molina pointed out that the main reason for Wilder's defeat in recent years is the restraint of his opponent's style: Parker's technology and mobility and Zhang Zhilei's left-handed body shape both limit his performance. He emphasized that Wilder's right-hand punch is still top in the heavyweight category, and this advantage can make up for the shortcomings of age and condition. Molina uses historical cases to prove that some boxers have recovered by adjusting tactics and matching opponents during the trough. He suggested that Wilder choose a style-adapted competitor to gradually rebuild confidence and game rhythm. There are obvious differences in industry perspectives and future trends in the boxing field about Wilder's career prospects. Most analysts believe that the age of 39, the low winning rate in the past three years and signs of physical decline make it difficult for them to cope with the strength of top players. But supporters stressed that the heavyweight boxing world has the characteristic of "one-hit reversal", and Wilder's final ability is still a variable. The next comeback match is regarded as a key node: if he immediately demonstrates efficient offensive and defensive stability against Hearn, he may attract more high-level game opportunities; if he performs weakly, it may confirm the theory of recession. Wilder's team needs to seek a balance between tactical arrangements and opponent choices to verify its competitiveness.

Summary

Wilder's comeback prospect depends on multiple factors: his own state adjustment, tactical adaptability and opponent matching strategy. Molina's view focuses on its core advantages, but industry doubts focus on objective data on age and recent results. The June 27 game will become the basis for phased evaluation, and the results will directly affect the continuation or end of their career. Regardless of the outcome, Wilder's next move will be the focus of the heavyweight boxing world.