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Francis Ngannou couldn't help but enjoy Deontay Wilder's defeat to Joseph Parker and now he's teasing a potential fight with the American boxer.
Ngannou hints at a potential clash with Wilder
After his unsuccessful crossover to boxing against Tyson Fury in October, Ngannou, the former UFC champion, has set his sights on Wilder. The Cameroonian heavyweight narrowly lost to Fury but believes he has a chance against Wilder after watching his struggle against Parker.
Talks of a mixed rules fight between Ngannou and Wilder
Rumors have been circulating that Ngannou has been in talks with Wilder's camp regarding a potential mixed rules fight. Ngannou recently signed with the Professional Fighters League and their CEO, Peter Murray, has named Wilder as a possible future opponent.
Could a mixed-rules bout level the playing field?
Murray has hinted that a mixed-rules fight could be agreed upon to even out the playing field. This would be a hybrid match never before seen in combat sports.
Wilder hints at retirement
Following his defeat to Parker, Wilder has suggested that he may retire from boxing. The former world champion believes he has earned enough money from the sport and is content with his career.
"We'll see what happens, we still have a little bit left, but I did a great job managing my money. I'm a happy fighter," said Wilder.
Whether or not a fight between Ngannou and Wilder will happen remains to be seen, but it certainly has fight fans curious and excited.
