Deontay Wilder reveals injuries behind recent defeats and eyes fight with Francis Ngannou

talksport.com November 11, 2024, 11:01 AM UTC

Deontay Wilder revealed he fought his last two matches with a broken arm and shoulder tears, which he was unaware of at the time. This injury contributed to his poor performance in losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. Despite calls for his retirement, Wilder plans to continue boxing. He mentioned personal challenges and distractions that affected his focus but believes he can still achieve success in the ring. Wilder expressed interest in a potential fight with MMA fighter Francis Ngannou, who is looking to return to boxing. Wilder acknowledged Ngannou's recent loss and emphasized respect for all opponents in the ring.


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