DEONTAY WILDER claimed that coach Malik Scott WON his Return Fight - even though he lost on points.
Scott, a heavyweight who has not boxed in over a year since his defeat to Luis Ortiz (2016), returned to the ring in an exhibition fight against Sergei Kharitonov, a Russian MMA star.
Malik Scott, Deontay Wilder's coach, returned against Sergei Kharitonov
Scott, 41, started the fight well. He scored a knockdown from Belarus and was then floored.
After six rounds, Kharitonov (41), who fought in MMA last January, was awarded the judges verdict.
Ex-WBC champion Wilder (36), who is now being trained by Scott, spoke highly of his coach and suggested a loss in robbery.
On Instagram, he wrote: "Congratulations bro @malikkingscott on your victory. We all know what's up so blessing King.
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"Now, get your wild side on this side. I love you bro."
Scott, who was knocked unconscious by Wilder in 2014 is a long-time American friend and sparring partner.
After defeating Tyson Fury (33), in 2020, Wilder promoted Scott to assistant coach and then to head trainer.
They were together in the trio bout against Fury last October which ended in round 11.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSScott had been focusing mainly on coaching over the past few years, but switched gears for his comeback fight.
On Instagram, he wrote: "Felt good to be back under the lights last evening.
"It's been nearly 7 years since I last gloved up..4 years since I did any serious sparring.
"When you are always teaching and learning, it keeps you in good physical condition."
"Wins, Losses, Disappointments etc. I'm grateful to every experience and lesson that have come from this noble art."
