Former world heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has confirmed that he is in talks for two fights against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
Deontay Wilder for Fight Hub TV
I'll probably fight in May or June and then in December. Fighting Ngannou is a realistic prospect. We're trying to get a two-fight deal, one could be in Saudi Arabia and one in Africa.
Wilder had previously challenged Ngannou, saying he was willing to fight him under mixed martial arts rules and under boxing rules. Francis later gave his verbal agreement.
Wilder, 37, had his last fight against Finland's Robert Helenius in October 2022. In this fight Deontay knocked out his opponent in the first round. Wilder has 43 wins (42 by KO), one draw and two losses.
