“Going with my African brother!” Tyson Fury’s biggest rival Deontay Wilder reveals why he’s siding with Francis Ngannou for upcoming blockbuster fight

Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder shares his prediction for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou.

“Going with my African brother!” Tyson Fury’s biggest rival Deontay Wilder reveals why he’s siding with Francis Ngannou for upcoming blockbuster fight

Deontay Wilder (Source: IMAGO)

Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury will fight in a crossover boxing match when they square off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout will be Ngannou’s professional boxing debut after signing with PFL. As such, Fury’s rival and former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has shared his prediction for the bout.

In an interview with Inside Fighting, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ was asked about the Tyson Fury vs. Ngannou fight. Subsequently, Wilder stated that he isn’t aware of Ngannou’s condition, training, or progress and cannot give a proper deduction of the outcome. Yet, when the interviewer asked Wilder who he was rooting for, Wilder stated: 

I’m going with my African brother. Man, Ngannou. I’m going with Ngannou. Hell yeah, we are going with the knockout. Let’s go, Ngannou!
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Wilder stated that Ngannou could potentially KO Fury since he is known for his KO-punching power. Wilder also acknowledged that he was able to KO Fury, but Fury instantly made a comeback by getting up unfazed. Hence, Wilder indirectly admitted that even if Ngannou can KO Fury, he might just get back up and recuperate.

However, regardless, Wilder appears to fully support Ngannou because of their shared African heritage. This might be to further antagonize Fury. After their trilogy fight, both rivals continue to taunt each other.

Dana White reacts to Deontay Wilder joining Power Slap

The fifth edition of Power Slap concluded on October 25, 2021, at UFC Apex. Furthermore, the UFC CEO stated that Power Slap continues to develop at a rapid pace and has been gaining a lot of popularity.

Dana White and Deontay Wilder
Dana White and Deontay Wilder (image credit- IMAGO)

Celebrities and fighters have also attended the Power Slap events regularly. In the last event, Wilder was on the list of attendees who were seated cageside during the event. During the show, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ took to Instagram and said he’d be willing to join the slap promotion. Subsequently, Wilder stated: 

Live and in person, this is different, and I think I have a career in it.

After the fight, Dana White took questions from the press and was asked about Wilder’s interest in Power Slap. The UFC President dismissed the idea, saying that while the UFC is doing well, they certainly can’t afford Wilder.

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