Deontay Wilder's highly anticipated £100 million fight against Anthony Joshua has been canceled, but it may have opened the door to an unexpected move to MMA. The former world heavyweight champions were set to clash on March 9 in Saudi Arabia, but Wilder's loss to Joseph Parker has thrown a wrench in those plans.
MMA Discussions
Following his defeat, Wilder has been exploring his options, and one of them includes a potential move to MMA. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has been in talks with the boxing star about a never-before-seen hybrid fight that would take place in an MMA cage. PFL CEO Peter Murray believes that despite Wilder's loss, this could be a great opportunity for him to take on a new challenge and face off against Francis Ngannou.
Fresh Start in MMA
Murray hopes that Wilder, who is now 38 years old, will consider a fresh start in MMA. He sees this as an opportunity for the boxing great to showcase his skills in a different discipline. Ngannou, who recently crossed over to boxing to fight Tyson Fury, has been suggested as a potential opponent for Wilder in the MMA arena.
Murray also revealed that Ngannou will be competing in both MMA and boxing this year, with his highly anticipated PFL debut on the horizon. There are expected to be announcements regarding Ngannou's upcoming fights in both sports in the coming weeks.
Overall, it seems that Wilder's loss to Parker has opened up new possibilities for his career, including a potential move to MMA and a fight against Ngannou. Fans will have to wait for further updates to see if this exciting matchup comes to fruition.
