Deontay Wilder is reportedly in discussions for a showdown with an MMA star.
The 39-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama is on the verge of constructing his return to the game after struggling consecutive defeats in opposition to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
Wilder’s is about to face Tyrrell Herndon on the Charles Koch Enviornment in Wichita on June 27, though ‘The Bronze Bomber’ seems to have even larger plans for what’s undoubtedly the ultimate chapter of his rollercoaster profession.
The previous WBC world heavyweight champion has been linked with two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and world title challenger Dillian Whyte in latest months, however one fighter who can be on Wilder’s radar is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who made the transfer into skilled boxing in 2023 when he suffered a break up resolution defeat in opposition to Tyson Fury.
Chatting with DAZN Boxing, Wilder claimed {that a} showdown with Ngannou seems set to occur for particular during the close to future, as he welcomes the problem from one of many greatest punchers in fight sport.
“Me and Francis, that struggle nonetheless comes up. It got here up two extra instances not too way back. We’re simply attempting to determine how they need the section to go along with me and Ngannou. I’m undoubtedly , he’s as properly. I assume it’s a matter of time.
“Time is all the time the matter of all issues… That’s one thing that’s going to be created and one thing that’s seeking to be accomplished. It’s simply getting every little thing collectively. Individuals can sit up for that. Keep tuned.”
Ngannou is but to make a return to boxing after he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in devastating vogue final yr, though the 38-year-old is reportedly eager on lacing the gloves up as soon as once more ought to he be introduced with the fitting alternative.
