Deontay Wilder: Edo Man wants Cameroon star Francis Ngannou for next fight

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 wants Cameroon star Francis Ngannou for next fight

Tosin Abayomi 19:09 - 03.03.2025

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

Malik Scott, Deontay Wilder's trainer, is eager for him to face Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion and PFL juggernaut.

He admits that Wilder is eager to fight Ngannou at a prestigious African arena and is far from retiring.

Ngannou's switch from mixed martial arts to professional boxing has drawn a lot of interest.

There are reports that Edo Man Deontay Wilder will quit boxing in 2025.
In just 5 rounds, Edo Man Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Chinese star Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia. There are reports that Edo Man Deontay Wilder will quit boxing in 2025.

Ngannou and Wilder

Seeing a top UFC fighter transition into boxing in his prime is not common.

Ngannou is anticipated to make his boxing comeback next, encouraging rumors of a long-discussed matchup with Deontay Wilder.

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

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Ngannou had always been interested in boxing and was well-known for his amazing punching power in the UFC.

In October 2023, he made his ring debut against Tyson Fury. Ngannou shocked many by putting on an excellent performance and even taking down Fury in this highly publicized bout.

According to Malik Scott, Edo Man Deontay Wilder will welcome a return to the ring against Cameroon's Francis Ngannou.
On June 1, Edo Man Deontay Wilder set to return against Zhilei Zhang. According to Malik Scott, Edo Man Deontay Wilder will welcome a return to the ring against Cameroon's Francis Ngannou.

Following a contentious split decision loss to Fury, the Cameroonian then lost to Anthony Joshua via second-round knockout in March of last year.

According to Scott, Ngannou is the right opponent for Wilder to make a comeback.

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