
Deontay Wilder is Not Considering Retirement After Loss, Says Scott
Malik Scott, the head trainer of former WBC heavyweight Deontay Wilder, says his boxer is not planning to retire in the aftermath of Saturday's loss.
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Malik Scott, the head trainer of former WBC heavyweight Deontay Wilder, says his boxer is not planning to retire in the aftermath of Saturday's loss.

Wilder won just one round on three of the judges’ scorecards from the sixth round on and was not effectively using his equalizing right hand, a development also discussed during the live television broadcast by Hall of Fame heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis.

LAS VEGAS, NV - On Saturday night Tyson Fury (30-0-1) and Deontay Wilder (42-1-1) will renew acquaintances when they meet for the third time at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip. The fight will be distributed on ESPN+ PPV and Fox Sports PPV.

Malik Scott Video Interview - (video by Ryan Burton) - Fighters competing on the stacked undercard leading up to the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III heavyweight title trilogy showdown previewed their respective showdowns before they enter the ring this Saturday, October 9 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS – Everything Malik Scott has seen during his time training Deontay Wilder over the past year and a half leads the retired heavyweight to think Wilder will be the dominant fighter this time around against Tyson Fury.

By Corey Erdman - You never quite know where you might run into Malik Scott. On a Monday afternoon, he’s at Barnes and Noble with his partner Nancy Ramirez, buying a thriller by Joseph Finder. Later that same day, he’s at the library, coffee in hand, listening to opera music. At night, he enjoys a cigar as he helps Nancy with her oil paintings. Online, he and Nancy are also popular OnlyFans creators with over 14,000 likes on their page.

Malik Scott, the head trainer for heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder, had previously explained that his fighter has been working on different tactics - like body shots - for the upcoming trilogy fight with WBC world champion Tyson Fury.

Deontay Wilder wholeheartedly appreciates Malik Scott’s influence on helping him reach the right state both mentally and physically in advance of his third fight with Tyson Fury.

Malik Scott, the trainer of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, views top-rated contender Dillian Whyte as a very dangerous opponent. Whyte and Wilder have been trading words for several years, as the British boxer has been waiting for a mandatory shot at the green and gold belt.

Malik Scott, the head trainer of heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder, reflected back on his sparring session with current WBC champion Tyson Fury. At one time Scott was a top rated heavyweight contender. He actually faced Wilder in 2014 and suffered a first round knockout loss.