Deontay Wilder Says Talks to Fight Francis Ngannou Are 'Warming Up'

Both fighters have voiced interest as terms, promoters and venue remain unresolved.

Overview

In a new appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Wilder publicly called out Ngannou, saying, "Your power against my power."
Wilder confirmed the matchup has been discussed previously and described the current state of negotiations as "warming up."
He declined to name Ngannou as his next opponent, noting other obligations are being considered.
Ngannou told Helwani he wants the fight, after prior boxing bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
No agreement has been announced; Africa has been floated as a possible site, and context includes Ngannou’s March 2024 boxing loss to Joshua followed by a PFL title win, while Wilder’s record stands at 44-4 with 43 KOs.