Deontay Wilder Adds To The Drum Of War Against Francis Ngannou

Deontay Wilder is ready to fight against Francis Ngannou (photo: Doc. INSTAGRAM)

JAKARTA Former boxing heavyweight title winner Deontay Wilder is ready to open talks to fight former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

Ngannou began to be linked with many fights against heavyweight boxers after losing to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in a separate decision late last month.

Fury is considered by many to be unfit to win in the duel against Ngannou. Moreover, he had fallen in the third round due to the porkkiri of Ngannou.

"Bro, Ngannou I love you. A great fight, my friend. You won that fight very well. You prove to the world your greatness. Good job," said Wilder as quoted by Boxing Scene.

Wilder has not fought for more than a year since he knocked out (KO) Robert Helenius in October last year at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Before that victory, Wilder had already rested for a year after losing two consecutive fights against Tyson Fury.

After a long absence, Fury is now open to fighting. Francis Ngannou is one of the fighters the American boxer wants to fight.

"I can't wait to do business with you, bro. But, besides that, you know, relax, man. Enjoy life, enjoy [time together] your family. I'll talk to you soon," said Wilder.

Before Ngannou's name surfaced, Wilder was linked to the ring against former heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua. However, talks for the duel plans recently hit a stalemate.

The two boxers discussed fighting at the end of this year. However, their discussion stopped because Skill Challenge Entertainment could not support the funds to hold the duel.