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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – AUGUST 18: Tyson Fury is confronted by rival boxer Deontay Wilder after defeating Francesco Pianeta in a heavyweight contest at Windsor Park on August 18, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – AUGUST 18: Tyson Fury is confronted by rival boxer Deontay Wilder after defeating Francesco Pianeta in a heavyweight contest at Windsor Park on August 18, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Amidst the hush of boxing ring corners and the whispers of fight negotiations, Deontay Wilder’s coach, Malik Scott, offered a tantalizing nugget that sent ripples across the boxing world. In a recent tête-à-tête with ESNews, Scott nonchalantly placed some of the most formidable fighters ‘on the menu’ for Wilder’s much-anticipated return to the ring. However, one specific call-out stood out in the sea of names.
Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian Heavyweight and undisputed Cruiserweight champion, was the first to be summoned for a showdown. This unexpected revelation has sparked intrigue, raising eyebrows and questions alike. What does this mean for Deontay Wilder and his fight strategy? And more curiously, why Usyk?
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Scott calls out Usyk and others for Deontay Wilder to return
Scott’s interview revolved around his conversation about Deontay Wilder’s potential adversaries. He confidently proclaimed that they are ready to take on any opponent who comes their way. This particular segment of the conversation is captivating for the audacity of his statements.
The interviewer posed a question to Scott, saying, “So if Usyk’s watching, what’s your message to him?” To which Scott responded, “Oh let’s get the fight done.” The Interviewer agreed with this sentiment, reinforcing Scott’s point, “Easy, just make it happen.” The conversation did not end there, though.
Scott, exhibiting a level of bravado befitting a Heavyweight boxing trainer, included others in their list of potential fights, saying, “You just sign with him.” When the interviewer implied Tyson Fury wasn’t serious about taking on new opponents, Scott acknowledged the statement with a cautious, “Yeah, we’ll see, we’ll see man.”
A glimpse into the future of the ‘Bronze Bomber’
Pushing further, Scott brought up another significant name in boxing, “We still got Anthony Joshua on the menu. I mean, Anthony Joshua is still on the menu, all of them are on the menu, man.” The interviewer extended the list, mentioning Andy Ruiz and Francis Ngannou. Scott was unfazed, his reply remained the same, “They all gonna get the same treatment.”
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This frank exchange captures the core of Scott’s stance on Deontay Wilder’s impending fights – they are ready and waiting, no matter who the opponent might be. Each name he dropped, from Usyk to Joshua, Ruiz, and even Ngannou, represents a unique test for the ‘Bronze Bomber’. These are no easy opponents, each bearing their own formidable skills and achievements. Yet, the confident declaration from Wilder’s camp indicates a readiness to face these challenges head-on.
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