'The Bronze Bomber', a former WBC heavyweight champion with a monster of a hook, has seen his stock slide with four losses in his last five professional outings in the ring.

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Two may have come in the second and third fights of his trilogy with Tyson Fury, but successive reverses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang have hindered his prospects since.

With the heavyweight division locked up for an undisputed bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, any victory here will not thrust Wilder back into title consideration.

But as he approaches his 40th birthday later this year, the star appears to have only a handful of fights left in him, raising questions over just who he could face in his twilight.

From fellow rivals long sought for a dance to dark-horse contenders and disruptors across the divisions, here are just some of the foes Wilder could face before he calls time.

Anthony Joshua

This is the white whale that Wilder can reasonably expect at this juncture of his career, the biggest super-fight available to him at his preferred weight class with another fine foe.

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If the result of his trilogy with Fury and subsequent losses will deny any shot at Usyk or Dubois in the future, the chance to still tackle Joshua will be a keen opportunity for him.

Like Wilder, the Briton is a former Olympic hero with a lengthy stint as world champion who has suffered a slate of losses, including two to Usyk and one against Dubois.

While Joshua's hopes of a Fury super-bout were scuppered by the latter's sudden retirement this year, Wilder may remain the biggest box-office draw he could face in a return.

Jake Paul

Fighting a division below at cruiserweight, 'The Problem Child' is not the obvious contender for Wilder to target - but as big-name, big-money fights go, it seems a no-brainer.

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The two have proven themselves among the biggest draws in American boxing over the past decade, with Paul pulling a record non-Vegas gate to his clash with Mike Tyson.

He faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, another former world champion, one day after Wilder takes on Herndon, seeking to add another major-name scalp to his growing collection.

If both men - but especially Paul - come through victorious this weekend, then the idea that they could strike a deal to meet isn't too far out as a possibility for a major payday draw.

Joseph Parker

You have to feel for the big New Zealander, who has fought only twice since defeating Wilder in December 2023 and has been left kicking his heels for another world title shot.

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The former WBO champion was due to challenge Dubois for his IBF title in February, but the Briton fell ill, leaving Parker to make short work of late replacement Martin Bakole.

Currently the WBO interim belt holder, he is effectively the first mandatory to face the winner of Usyk and Dubois' rematch, but could yet be made to wait again for that clash.

So why not a second dance with Wilder? The American lost a points decision when the two met, and he may see the chance for both revenge and a sterner test of his talents.

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Just over six months ago, the 'White Rhino' was expecting he would hang up his gloves following a bout in Riyadh with younger compatriot Johnny Fisher and retire once again.

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Instead, a controversial points loss reignited his drive, and he stopped his friendly rival in a rematch last month to earn himself a two-fight deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom.

That reportedly looks set to include the biggest opponent of his career, with Wilder speculated as one such foe - and why should the American not take a chance on a bout?

It would not be the biggest payday of his career, but it would nevertheless offer him both a boost in reputation and a steady workout as he continues to rebuild his skills.

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