Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s prestigious position as one of boxing’s most powerful punchers remains unchanged, despite not having fought in over a year. On a different note, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, known for his brutal punching power, made a bold statement last year asserting that he hits “way harder” than Wilder. This declaration, echoed repeatedly since then, never sat well with Wilder, who recently responded to Ngannou’s claim in an interview on the Last Stand Podcast. He adamantly proclaimed, “numbers don’t lie,” citing his long-standing track record of knocking out opponents. Wilder’s upcoming fight against Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for December 23, is highly anticipated. Furthermore, Ngannou’s 2018 test result was remarkable, demonstrating extraordinary strike power which set a world record. The potential for a mixed-rules fight between Wilder and Ngannou in 2024 adds excitement to the in-depth discussion about who hits harder.
Deontay Wilder dismisses Francis Ngannou’s claim as the most powerful puncher in combat sports – “He’s on his high horse”
