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Malik Scott, trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, expects his boxer to stop Anthony Joshua in the early rounds. The two sides are hoping to finalize a deal for a high stakes showdown in the month of January in Saudi Arabia.
Malik Scott says Andy Ruiz needs to be reminded of his current place in boxing. The head trainer of former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder criticized the Mexican-American for failing to be realistic during their negotiations. The bone of contention centered predictably on money, with the Wilder camp contending that Ruiz was inflating his own value. Both Wilder and Ruiz are backed by Al Haymon of Premier Boxing Champions.
Malik Scott, trainer for WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, says a showdown with Anthony Joshua will happen one way or another in 2024. The bout is targeted for a date in January.
Malik Scott, trainer for heavyweight contender Gerald Washington, says the boxer is ready and willing to fight Anthony Joshua on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London.
Malik Scott, trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, expects a tremendous knockout victory if his boxer steps in the ring with former unified champ Andy Ruiz.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been out of the ring since last October's one round demolition of Robert Helenius at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury created a firestorm on Friday, when he took to social media and announced that a contract was sent to former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, for a September showdown at Wembley Stadium in London.
Malik Scott, the head trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, would rather see Anthony Joshua remain on the shelf until a potential year-end showdown between the two punchers.
Malik Scott, head trainer for Deontay Wilder, felt Anthony Joshua had a fair performance against Jermaine Franklin. Last month at the O2 Arena in London, Joshua picked up a twelve round unanimous decision over Franklin to snap a two-fight losing streak.
Malik Scott, head trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, expects fireworks if a deal is finalized to face former two-time champion Anthony Joshua. There are circulating rumors of a possible Wilder vs. Joshua fight, at the end of the year in the Middle East.