Deontay Wilder is still absent from boxing after a six -year fall from Grace Unseen in the heavyweight division.
In 2018, “The Bronze Bomber” was 40-0 with 39 knockouts, compiled one of the most impressive records in the history of paper. However, many could see what happened in the last 69 months from Mili, because Wilder’s CV had significant holes from the very beginning.
Wilder knocked out all his 32 opponents in four rounds, when he first got a shot in the highest division title in 2015. The last of them, Jason Gavern, withdrew on the stool at the end of the session to maintain an intact reference point. It was there that things began badly for Wilder, despite his victory in the world title against Berman Stiverne after Gavern’s triumph.
Alabama Slammer has achieved his final goal, which is the owner of the world title, but many did not know that he would not get Igred Wilder from the date of reading the decision. Wilder knocked out five elementary, challenging, strong opponents to make sure he would get Stiverne again.
“Stiverne asked for it, so he intends to get it,” said Wilder. “Whatever happens, happens.
“Ask and you will receive. I feel relieved of my duties. At least now I will not have to deal with it.
“In the first fight I broke my hand in the third round and still dominated. There were many reasons why she went at a distance. This time there is a different day, a different hour and a different fight. This time it will not end well for him.”
Not so when Wilder blew up Stiverne, shooting three knocking down in a painful victory in the first round. After the arrest of Luis Ortiz, four months later Wilder was at the top of the world in 40-0, but he had many opponents uncertain of his invincibility.
“As Artur Szpilka did it two years earlier, Ortiz proved that Wilder had little more in his cabinet than blurring in one blow. Wilder was on the results of the results against both, until he pulled the hammer blow to pull them out.
Then Tyson Fury came and everything went south. The only victory of the WBC heavyweight champion has since occurred in 177 seconds against Robert Helenius.
Wilder wanted to face Anthony Joshua before the Fury and conducted significant conversations. But when the fight broke up because Joshua took his mandatory, Wilder remained only one option – Fury.
It is well documented that fury has gone significant confusion and could not be in the right mental place. That’s why Wilder took the opportunity. In retrospect, waiting for Joshua could have been a better game when Andy Ruiz Jr knocked out the British only six months later.
Fury won a draw with Wilder in the first fight, which according to many should be a win, but a man who maintained his title most hurt. Wilder was stunned that Fury got up from the last round, which would knock out any other opponent he could face. However, not the Fury who sent Wilder despair because of his album, reading 40-0-1.
Dominic Breazeale felt the burden of this frustration in Novel York five months later, when he was taken in a few seconds. Wilder then repeated his win over Ortiz in an even more destructive way. But three months later a catastrophe hit when Wilder was humiliated by fury in a rematch.
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He stopped in seven rounds and was unable to capture the abutment in battle, Wilder developed into personal freedom after his first loss. Public crash lasted 19 months, and finally he could regain fury in the ring. Securing the redemption due to his performance and knocking fury twice more [four in total]Wilder could leave at this moment and in a few years he prepared most of his terrifying reputation.
It didn’t happen. In anticipation of the potential fourth fight with the cart or finally falling Joshua in the ring, Wilder fought, which he never wanted against Joseph Parker. At that time, he only fought for money.
Parker proved that because Wilder could not start by shooting a decision that could be a stop. Then came Zhilei Zhang, another unfathomable choice of opponent of Wilder, who was then knocked to the middle of the following year.
Since then, no one has heard or saw Deontay Wilder publicly when his protected family situation broke up. Coach Malik Scott, whom many believe that he should be released, insists that Wilder Return is for the next round, just like the manager Shelly Finkel, saying only with worldboxingnews.com.
The difference now compared to 40-0, 39 Kos, consists in the fact that the boxers will stand in the queue around the block to be another queue to throw lumps out of the fallen masters.
Blk Prime tried to lure Wilder from his sleep, planning several press conferences to fight in April, even though they were disappointed. The fight in return can still happen, but it is unlikely to be against Anthony Joshua. Manager Shelly Finkel assured worldboxingnews.com that Wilder would not retire. However, Wilder encounters many obstacles to overcome if he ever returns to the ring, which may include his own demons.
The next chapter can be written in the history of the best Tuscaloosa. The problem is that it may not be pretty. 43-4-1 does not have to deteriorate.
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Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns and a brutal early gunfight to stop Fabio Wardley in the eleventh round of the heavyweight war in Manchester.
The WBO heavyweight title clash at Co-op Live appeared to be slipping away from Dubois in the opening rounds as Wardley dropped the former world champion twice and threatened to overwhelm him with sheer aggression.
Instead, Dubois weathered the storm, gradually broke down Wardley and ultimately forced a dramatic stoppage after eleven brutal rounds.
Wardley entered the fight, defeating Dubois with the first punch of the fight, before both men traded powerful shots in a disordered opening session. Dubois looked vulnerable again in the third quarter when he fell to another injured knee during another violent exchange.
Despite the early setbacks, Dubois slowly began to regain control as Wardley’s effectiveness declined and the penalty began to accumulate.
The return of Daniel Dubois
By the fourth, the momentum was starting to come back. Dubois hurt Wardley with solid shots and forced perceptible reactions from the previously undefeated challenger.
In the fifth and sixth rounds, Dubois took complete control.
Wardley struggled to establish his jab and control the pace as Dubois marched forward, applying measured pressure and harder punches. In the middle rounds, Wardley looked exhausted and severely damaged, particularly around his nose and mouth.
Dubois sensed the fight was changing.
The seventh and eighth rounds became a test of survival for Wardley, who somehow continued to fight despite appearing close to being stopped several times.
What made the fight so dramatic was that Wardley never stopped trying to score the equalizer. Even after a few rounds, he was punching backwards when Dubois gave him space.
The danger continued into the ninth quarter when Dubois nearly shut down the event in another round of wild rallies, with full live coverage of the Wardley vs. Dubois results documenting the swinging dynamics of the card.
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Fabio Wardley
Heading into the championship rounds, both heavyweights looked exhausted.
Wardley was visibly weakening, while Dubois himself seemed exhausted after so much effort. The difference, however, was that Dubois still had enough power to finish the case.
Dubois landed two immaculate punches in the eleventh, ending the fight and preventing Wardley from continuing after one of the most dramatic heavyweight battles seen in Britain this year.
Frank Warren later revealed that there was a rematch clause, leaving the door open for Wardley to seek revenge after the first defeat of his professional career.
The result gives Dubois another major heavyweight victory after recovering from an early crash, while Wardley pushed the former champion to the limit in a fight that could easily have resulted in a second chapter.
The WBN Wardley vs Dubois scorecard and round-by-round coverage followed as Dubois completely turned the fight around after early knockdowns.
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World Boxing News reports the results from Tokyo as Naoya Inoue takes on Junto Nakatani in a thrilling all-Japan fight that is the highlight of the Tokyo Dome.
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue returns in a career-defining fight against undefeated rival Nakatani in a twelve-round main event.
Two elite Japanese cinematographers are taking part in the competition. Inoue is looking to further his dominance, and Nakatani is looking to pick up the best win of his career.
Nakatani comes into the fight with momentum, fully aware that a victory over Inoue will push him firmly into the number one pound-for-pound conversation.
World Boxing News updates the results of each fight in the tab below after the fights are completed.
Undercard results against Inoue and Nakatani
(All times are in local Tokyo time)
21:26
Yoshiki Takei got back into the win column after a shocking loss to Christian Medina, earning his 13th career win over DeKang Wang.
The result was a bit controversial, however, as it looked like Wang had done enough to claim victory. The judges scored it twice, 76-76 and 77-75 for Takei.
20:26
Takuma Inoue put on a brilliant performance, defeating Japanese boxing legend Kazuto Ioka twice en route to a dominant victory. Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight title in great style and, apart from winning in the fourth round, he was in complete control. Inoue made exceptional utilize of his excellent jab and stunning uppercuts to fully deserve his 22nd career triumph. Ioka is 37 years venerable and plans to retire after a Hall of Fame career.
In the post-fight interview, Inoue stated that he wants to unify the 118-pound division later this year.
19:06
Jin Sasaki picked up his second victory since a crushing loss to Brian Norman Jr. in 2025, defeating Sora Tanaka on points over ten rounds.
Sasaki earned the win with totals of 97-93 and 96-94, while the third judge awarded Tanaka 96-94.
18:09
Toshiki Shimomachi continued his push towards a world featherweight title shot by defeating Reiya Abe via close decision.
The pair fought for ten rounds, with the judges twice scoring 96-94 in Shimomachi’s favor and the third card reading 95-95.
17:55
The early action was in the super middleweight division Yuito Moriwaki defeat Deok No Yun by split decision in only the third fight. Meanwhile, Kosuke Tomioka AND Shogo Tanaka You couldn’t break it down after ten rounds in the flyweight division.
Inoue vs Nakatani match information
Inoue returns in front of his home crowd, looking to once again win against one of the most perilous opponents available in the lower weight classes.
The super bantamweight star has dominated the super bantamweight division, but Nakatani poses a up-to-date threat with his size, timing and knockout power that can turn a fight around.
Nakatani will be looking to apply pressure and test Inoue early on, with the champion looking to control the pace with accuracy, movement and his trademark finishing ability.
The result could have immediate ramifications for multiple governing bodies, including world titles and divisional domination.
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Commission: Japan Boxing Commission Promoter: Ohashi Promotions (Hideyuki Ohashi) Broadcast: DAZN
All fights on the Tokyo card will be updated by World Boxing News as results become available throughout the event.
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Conor Benn defeated a clearly injured but stubborn Regis Prograis by unanimous decision after ten bruising rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The British welterweight earned the verdict on all three scorecards by identical margins of 98-92 after a fierce fight that left Benn with sedate injuries around both eyes and Prograis struggling with what appeared to be a leg injury.
WBN also scored in the 98-92 fight.
Benn started quickly, landing pointed combinations and digging to the body while Prograis struggled to establish his move.
The former world champion looked to be struggling to keep his balance in the opening rounds as he struggled to cope with his injury, and Benn took advantage, charging forward and dictating the pace, doing the cleaner work.
Benn vs. Prograis
Despite the setback, Prograis showed his usual toughness, refusing to give up as the fight turned into a heated exchange at close range.
After the two clashed heads, Benn was injured around both eyes and the Briton struggled to bleed profusely as the fight escalated.
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Prograis had moments of success in the middle rounds and even wobbled Benn in the seventh round, but the host continued to respond with sustained pressure and persistent bodywork.
Benn’s aggression and efficiency ultimately separated the two as Prograis continued to attack despite clearly not being 100 percent ready.
After ten demanding rounds, the judges unanimously sided with Benn, whose victory keeps him firmly in the welterweight division after another high-profile performance in London.
“The Destroyer” is now hopeful that Ryan Garcia will win the welterweight title after signing with Zuffa Boxing and leaving promoter Eddie Hearn under a cloud.
Hearn sat at ringside with no emotion, watching Benn win for the first time since their split.
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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported on ring performances. Read the full biography.
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