Oct 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Deontay Wilder (red/black trunks) and Tyson Fury (black/gold trunks) box during their WBC/Lineal heavyweight championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon Preview, Predictions And Boxing Betting Odds

Get to know the betting odds, predictions and picks for the upcoming Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon boxing matchup!

The ‘Bronze Bomber’ is back, and this time it might really be his last dance! Deontay Wilder steps into the ring this weekend against Tyrrell Herndon in what many believe could be the final chapter of his career. The 39-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion has been dropping hints about retirement for months. But he has got one more payday calling his name. It’s been over a year since we last saw Wilder in action, when Zhilei Zhang brutally knocked him out in that shocking upset.

The matchup against Herndon feels like a carefully crafted farewell tour stop rather than a serious title eliminator. At 37 years old, the San Antonio fighter represents the kind of opponent that boxing promoters love. Wilder’s record since losing his heavyweight title to Tyson Fury back in 2020 tells a sobering story: just one win in his last five fights. Those three epic battles with Fury from 2018 to 2021 might have taken more out of him than anyone realized. The question now isn’t whether Wilder can reclaim his throne, but whether he can end his legendary career on a high note with one final knockout highlight reel.

Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon Preview

Deontay Wilder (43-4-1) built his entire boxing career on that one devastating right hand. Even in his recent struggles, he’s managed to score 12 knockdowns in his last 10 fights. That’s the kind of power that doesn’t just disappear overnight, even when everything else starts to fade. Wilder’s 6’7” frame still carries that whip-like right hand that has ended 41 professional fights. Against a fighter like Herndon, it might only take one clean connection.

Tyrell Herndon (24-5-0) has never faced anyone remotely close to Wilder’s caliber, spending most of his career beating up journeymen and regional contenders. Herndon has been stopped four times in his five career losses, which suggests his chin might not hold up against Wilder’s nuclear-powered right hand.

Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon Boxing Betting Odds

The sportsbooks are treating this like the showcase fight it’s designed to be. According to Fanduel, Wilder opens as a massive -1800 favorite. Meanwhile Herndon sits at +730 as the heavy underdog. Those numbers tell you everything about how the world views this matchup.

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The odds for the fight going the distance has also come out. The probability of the fight ending before the final bell is way higher and the odds (-1100) reflect that. The odds for the fight seeing the judges scorecards stand at +610.

Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon Predictions And Picks

The Bronze Bomber might be faded, but his power hasn’t completely abandoned him yet. Against a fighter who doesn’t move his head and has been stopped multiple times, even a diminished Wilder should find his target.

The most likely scenario sees Wilder starting slowly, maybe even looking rusty in the early rounds before finding his rhythm. Herndon will probably have some success early, maybe even winning a round or two. But Wilder’s experience and power will most likely take over.

If we bet on the fight, we are going with Deontay Wilder to win the fight via KO/TKO in the middle rounds.

(Image Credit: Joe Camporeale – Imagn Images)

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