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