Gustavo Trujillo vs Lateef Kayode
This fight is halfway through with Trujillo dominating.
In the sixth round, it seems one way traffic.
Kayode is not throwing anything at all, why this isn;t being stopped is crazy.
Bomber getting paid?
While there are no official figures yet confirmed, reports suggest that Deontay Wilder is earning at least $1million for this fight.
Other reports claim it could be as much as $3million, with his deal with BLK Prime a multi-fight partnership, as we earlier reported via his new promoter.
Let’s see how long he takes to earn that money against an opponent many are expecting him to blast away in a couple of rounds.
All change
After his big defeat to Zhang last year, Deontay Wilder has changed up his whole camp.
The boxer has packed on 11lbs in weight since his defeat to Zhang and also has a new trainer – Don House.
Wilder had been with former opponent Malik Scott since 2021, bringing him on board just before his trilogy with Tyson Fury.
Wilder said in a statement: “We’re brothers, and always will be brothers. We talk all the time and there’s nothing bad between us. Sometimes things change and this was one of those times.”
Malik Scott said: “I wanted the best for Deontay. He did things to electrify the sport and sometimes needs to be invigorated.
“He called me and let me know we were doing things different in the corner for this fight. We thanked each other for all we did for each other. He’s in good hands and I know he’s in good hands.”
Scott will be in the corner for Gilberto Ramirez on Jake Paul’s undercard on Saturday night – it is unclear if this was part of the reasoning with the split taking place just a couple of days before Wilder’s big return.
‘A blessing’
Herndon certainly knows he’s the underdog but the former warehouse worker is just feeling happy to be able to step into the ring with someone he has looked up to in his career.
Herndon said: “When you consider this a blessing, there is no pressure.
“Everybody has a story, and I won’t sit here and even try to tell you mine. There is no pressure.
“When I was working a shift at a warehouse, not enjoying life at the time, I would run home to watch Wilder on the weekends do what he did.
“You fast-forward 15-plus years, and I got the opportunity to where people are going to run home and watch me. It is all a blessing.”
