Overview

• Shelly Finkel told Sky Sports that Wilder would consider facing Ngannou next year, signaling openness to a 2026 bout.
• Finkel previously told World Boxing News that the matchup will not happen in 2025 and that Wilder has no deal in place.
• Ngannou posted an August 21 training clip calling out Wilder, drilling overhand rights and urging they “settle the debate.”
• DAZN Boxing engaged with Ngannou’s post, with reporting indicating interest in hosting the crossover fight if terms are reached.
• Both heavyweights remain active, with Wilder stopping Tyrell Herndon in June and Ngannou intensifying boxing-specific work after recent high-profile bouts.