Deontay Wilder's coach beaten in fight with MMA legend after coming out of retirement
dailystar.co.ukDeontay Wilder's long-term coach Malik Scott came out of retirement for an exhibition bout - only to be beaten by Sergei Kharitonov.Scott was Wilder's man in the corner for his third bout with Tyson Fury, and he will be the man to help Wilder become a World Champion again.
However, Scott pulled on his gloves again after retiring in 2016 over the weekend.The American stood opposite Belarusian MMA legend Kharitonov.
And he had the Belarusian on the ropes early on when he downed him with a body shot, but Kharitonov was able to take the win via decision.Scott said on social media: “Felt good being back under the lights last night.
It’s been almost seven since the last time I gloved up. It’s been four years since the last time I did some serious sparring.“When you're always busy teaching the craft and learning the craft, it keeps you in some kind of good physical shape.
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