Deontay Wilder Hints at Blockbuster Showdown with Francis Ngannou
Deontay Wilder has just given fans a major update on the potential super fight with Francis Ngannou, and let me tell you—this could be huge! The former heavyweight boxing champion is making it clear that a clash with the former UFC titleholder is not just talk—it’s something that is actively in the works. Whether it happens inside a boxing ring or an MMA cage, both fighters seem eager to make it a reality.
Since leaving the UFC in 2023, Ngannou has had a rollercoaster ride in combat sports. He stepped into the boxing world to face two of the biggest names in the sport—Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua—but came up short both times. However, he bounced back in his MMA return by securing a dominant victory over Renan Ferreira in the PFL, proving he’s still a force to be reckoned with. Now, he’s setting his sights on another massive challenge: a fight with Wilder.
Wilder, speaking on the ARIEL X ADE show, didn’t hold back when discussing the matchup. “Me and Francis, that fight, it still comes up. It came up two more times not too long ago,” Wilder shared. “We’re just trying to figure out how we want the segment to go with me and Ngannou. I’m definitely interested, he is as well. I guess it’s just a matter of time.”
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This fight is especially intriguing because it could happen in either sport. Wilder, known for his devastating knockout power in boxing, has openly entertained the idea of stepping into MMA rules against Ngannou. On the flip side, Ngannou would love another shot at proving himself in boxing against one of the hardest punchers in the sport’s history.
But before Wilder gets too deep into planning, he has business to take care of first. He’s scheduled to fight Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 in Wichita, Kansas. After a rough stretch—losing four of his last five fights, including a brutal KO loss to Zhilei Zhang—Wilder is looking to bounce back. A win over Herndon could set the stage perfectly for the massive showdown with Ngannou later in the year.
Behind the scenes, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is reportedly involved in making the fight happen. Given the rise of Saudi Arabia’s influence in major boxing and MMA crossover events, this fight being hosted in the region wouldn’t be a surprise.
While Wilder gears up for his return, Ngannou continues to weigh his options. He’s eyeing a return to boxing later in 2025, with a possible rematch against Fury also on his radar. However, the fight with Wilder seems to be the priority for both men, and if the negotiations go smoothly, we could be witnessing one of the biggest crossover fights in combat sports history.
Wilder remains confident that all the pieces will fall into place. “It’s looking to be done, but it’s just all of the details and stuff like that. I’m looking forward to that one, so stay tuned.”
So there you have it—Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou is looking more and more like a reality. Whether it’s in a boxing ring or an MMA cage, one thing is for sure: when two of the hardest hitters in combat sports collide, someone is going down, and it won’t be pretty. Stay tuned for more updates because this one is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster!
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