During his break from mixed martial arts, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou ventured into boxing with mixed but significant results. Despite losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, he managed to establish himself as a profitable figure in the sport, generating millions in revenue.
His latest boxing match, against Joshua, ended in a devastating knockout in the second round. However, Ngannou made it clear that his journey in the ring is far from over.
Among Ngannou’s potential future opponents, Deontay Wilder, known as “The Bronze Bomber,” emerges as an enticing option.
The former WBC heavyweight world champion, Wilder, recently expressed his interest in facing the Cameroonian.
Currently, Wilder is going through a tough streak of losses and an injury that have slowed his rise.
Speaking to TMZ Sports, Deontay Wilder confirmed his willingness to make the fight happen.
“Yeah, that’s a combination station. I’m still looking to get in there, in the mix, and talk about it,” Wilder said. This interest has heightened expectations for a potential showdown between the two fighters.
At 39 years old, Wilder is seeking to bounce back after consecutive losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
These defeats, unexpected to many, make a clash with Ngannou even more intriguing, as both fighters share a power-punching style.
It is worth noting that Deontay Wilder revealed in a recent interview that he fought Parker and Zhang with a broken arm.
On the other hand, 38-year-old Ngannou does not rule out the possibility of balancing his career between MMA and boxing.
After his successful debut in the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants, defeating Renan Ferreira on October 19, 2024, the Cameroonian has stated that he wishes to explore more opportunities in both disciplines.
The idea of facing Deontay Wilder seems especially appealing to Ngannou, who remains intrigued by the challenges professional boxing can offer him.
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