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£100 Million Anthony Joshua Fight Cancelled
Deontay Wilder's highly anticipated £100 million fight against Anthony Joshua has been called off following his loss to Joseph Parker. The heavyweight champions were set to clash on March 9 in Saudi Arabia, but Wilder's defeat changed the course of their plans.
MMA Switch on the Horizon
With the cancellation of the Joshua fight, Wilder is now exploring other options, including a potential switch to MMA. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has been in talks with the boxing star, aiming to create a never-before-seen hybrid fight with Francis Ngannou in an MMA cage.
The Loss Doesn't Kill the Deal
PFL CEO Peter Murray believes that Wilder's defeat to Parker actually opens up new opportunities for him. Murray stated, "I think it’s now a great opportunity for Deontay to take on a new challenge in MMA and modified rules to get these two hardest-hitting fighters in a cage together."
Ngannou's Dual Career
Francis Ngannou, who was previously signed with the UFC, has already ventured into boxing, facing current WBC champion Tyson Fury. Despite losing a controversial decision, Ngannou made a strong impression by knocking Fury down. He is now set to debut with the PFL in both the cage and the ring in 2024.
It remains to be seen whether Wilder will accept the MMA challenge and embark on a new chapter in his career. Fans are eagerly awaiting further announcements and updates on this potential showdown.
