Former WBC champion Deontay Wilder returns June 27 in Wichita to face journeyman Tyrrell Herndon in what could be a final push for relevance.

Tyson Fury retires, Usyk reigns supreme, Joshua eyes redemption, Wilder seeks revival, and rising stars position themselves.

The heavyweight division delivered an unforgettable year with seismic upsets, career-defining victories, and rising stars making their mark.