Deontay Wilder reveals injury problems and future desires ahead of June return

Deontay Wilder has spoken about some of the injury problems he’s been dealing with ahead of his return to the boxing ring later this year.

On June 27, Deontay Wilder will lock horns with Tyrrell Anthony Herndon as he attempts to get back on the winning trail in the world of professional boxing. The 39-year-old has lost four of his last five fights and while many felt as if he should contemplate retirement, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is opting for one last run in an attempt to become a world champion once again.

Of course, Deontay Wilder has had his fair share of setbacks outside of the actual losses he’s suffered in the ring. This includes a string of injuries, which he detailed in a recent interview.

Deontay Wilder blames injuries for recent form

“We wanted to make sure I was physically healthy. I injured my shoulder, and then it healed. Then I fell on that same shoulder. So, I had to start that process again,” said Deontay Wilder to DAZN Boxing about why he’s been struggling for the last five years. 

“Everything I threw my right hand, it would be nothing but pain. I’m fully healed. I don’t have no more pain and all my burdens have been cut loose from me. I still got to unify the division. That’s one of the main things that I came in for and a goal that I set forth. “

I never had the opportunity to get that accomplished due to other circumstances of different obligations of other people. I never had that opportunity, but I’m still here. I’m still young [39], and healthy. It feels so good to be so successful for what I’ve done,” said Wilder.

Quotes via Boxing News 24

Hopefully, Wilder is able to get back to his best when we see him compete this summer.