Deontay Wilder is open to lacing up the gloves against Francis Ngannou next. Wilder is currently rehabbing arm and shoulder injuries, which he suffered in back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and most recently Zhilei Zhang by TKO in June.

“The best is yet to come. Yeah we’re still going.” Deontay Wilder stated in the interview, opening up on his plans to resume his boxing career. “We’re still here, just getting things together… Francis [Ngannou], I’m sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what it’s like to lose a child, I never hope to feel that feeling.” (h/t Michael Benson)

American boxer Deontay Wilder took a few months to rest and reflect on his condition in boxing after being knocked out by Zhilei Zhang in June 2024. He is now ready to plan his nex

Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou? It could happen. Ngannou made a successful return to MMA competition this past October with a thudding first-round knockout of Renan Ferreira at PFL Battle of the Giants.

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, had a tough time in boxing, losing two big fights to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He did really well against Tyson Fury, even knocking him down,