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Deontay Wilder Calls Out Francis Ngannou ‘I’ve been betrayed’

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Former boxing world champion Deontay Wilder is looking to get a boxing match with MMA world champion Francis Ngannou. The Cameroonian-born Ngannou has competed in the ring against boxing royalty and has earned gold in MMA.

Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou

Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou are two of the most formidable power punchers in combat sports. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Wilder began boxing at the relatively late age of 20 but quickly rose through the ranks, winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. Wilder turned professional shortly after and became the WBC heavyweight champion in 2015, holding the title until 2020.