Deontay Wilder: Edo Man snubs Anthony Joshua, wants Francis Ngannou next

Ngannou reveals conversations with Wilder are at an advanced stage.

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According to Malik Scott, Edo Man Deontay Wilder will welcome a return to the ring against Cameroon's Francis Ngannou.

Deontay Wilder: Edo Man snubs Anthony Joshua, wants Francis Ngannou next

Tosin Abayomi 21:39 - 20.04.2025

According to Edo Man Deontay Wilder, he is willing to take on Francis Ngannou next, not Anthony Joshua.

Francis Ngannou is the next opponent Deontay Wilder is willing to take on.

After suffering arm and shoulder injuries in back-to-back defeats to Joseph Parker and, most recently, Zhilei Zhang via TKO in June, Wilder is currently recovering.

"The Bronze Bomber" treated a possible bout with nothing but respect, since PFL heavyweight superfights champion Ngannou has previously pushed for a bout against Wilder.

A fight between Ngannou and Wilder is now expected to be ironed out

Wilder vs Ngannou

Ngannou has had two very distinct boxing appearances with mixed results.

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Anthony Joshua defeated "The Predator" in a Round 2 knockout defeat in March after he had knocked down and nearly defeated Tyson Fury in a contentious decision loss in October 2023.

According to Edo Man Deontay Wilder, he is willing to take on Francis Ngannou next, not Anthony Joshua.
In a 5 v 5 featuring Matchroom vs Queensbury, Edo Man Deontay Wilder to captain Team Hearn against Team Warren in Saudi Arabia. According to Edo Man Deontay Wilder, he is willing to take on Francis Ngannou next, not Anthony Joshua.

However, Wilder isn't discounting Ngannou as a competitor in spite of his heartbreaking defeat to Joshua.

Wilder was rumored to have a return against a lower ranked opponent but was not unable to make it happen.

Ngannou on the other hand recently celebrated Easter in Cameroon with a hint of returning to the ring soon.

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