Deontay Wilder has revealed he is close to agreeing a two-fight deal to face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
The 'Bronze Bomber' made his heavyweight return last year for the first time since losing his trilogy bout with Tyson Fury, by poleaxing Robert Helenius within one round. It was expected he would then face Andy Ruiz Jr for a mandatory shot at Fury's WBC title, but Wilder instead opted to call out ex-UFC heavyweight Ngannou.
Wilder proposed a two-fight deal to Ngannou on social media, which the Cameroon star publicly accepted given he is now free to negotiate other opportunities after leaving the UFC. The American was in Saudi Arabia this weekend to watch Tommy Fury's win over Jake Paul, and confirmed the pair could meet in both the Middle East and Africa.
