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Deontay Wilder poses for a portrait ahead of his Heavyweight fight against Zhilei Zhang (Photo by … More Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Getty Images Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is returning to the ring on June 27 when he takes on Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas. I had an opportunity to speak with Wilder this week, and while we may not have agreed on a key topic of discussion, it was one of my favorite interviews. I’ve always loved watching and following Wilder’s career. There’s always been an element of imperfect brilliance that I find compelling. I found our conversation to have the same elements. Wilder made a comment about his training during the interview as he prepares to stop a two-fight losing streak against Herndon. He said “he doesn’t practice to play, he trains to kill.” That immediately reminded me of the time Wilder said “I want a body on my record,” ahead of his fight with Bermane Stiverne in 2017. In case you missed it, it was an interview with Radio Raheem of Seconds Out. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: Deontay Wilder reacts after weighing in ahead of the Heavyweight … More fight between Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker during the Day of Reckoning: Weigh-In on December 22, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Getty Images Because Wilder made another statement about killing in the ring, I felt compelled to ask him if he still felt that way. Full disclosure, I hate it when fighters say they want to kill an opponent or even that they are willing to die in the ring or cage. No one really wants that; it’s short-sighted, ridiculous bravado that is not needed to sell a fight. Fans of the sport don’t want to see that happen. We…

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