Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder: Malik Scott Shares His Candid Take

Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) was once one of the most feared heavyweights in the world, prior to his gruelling trilogy with Tyson Fury. Since the conclusion of those intense battles, Wilder has secured only one victory—a brutal first-round stoppage over Robert Helenius. After two losses on Riyadh Season cards, “The Bronze Bomber” has been linked with a return to the ring. Wilder’s trainer, Malik Scott, recently spoke to SpaceportSweden.com, offering insight into a potential return and a possible matchup with UFC legend Francis Ngannou.

Deontay Wilder Return: Malik Scott Talks Potential Francis Ngannou Fight

Malik Scott Discusses Wilder Comeback

Wilder has appeared twice on Riyadh Season cards, losing to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, leading many to write off “The Bronze Bomber.” Despite the doubters, his trainer Malik Scott believes he will make a comeback:

”Fighting is in Deontay’s heart. He’ll fight again. Deontay will fight again. He just moves on his own terms and does things how he wants to do them. Especially when it comes to the business aspect of things because like I said he doesn’t need this, so he ain’t going to do it if all the terms are not right. 

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“He’s still Deontay Wilder. He’s still big time boxing and people still want to see him. He’ll fight again.”

Wilder vs Ngannou

When asked if Wilder knocks out Ngannou, Scott said: “If we get to go against him he is going to get to feel the wrath of Deontay Wilder because the closest thing he felt to it was AJ. But AJ and Wilder power is different. So if he thinks AJ can hit him with his best shot and hurt him, imagine if Deontay Wilder hit him with his best shot. He goes to sleep, just like he did with Anthony Joshua.”

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“We’d put it together and Deontay would go in there and be himself. And if Deontay gets to him the same way AJ got to him, then he’ll be knocked out again,” said Malik Scott about Wilder-Ngannou.