16 Facts About Malik Scott

Malik Scott won the National AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1999 defeating world champ Michael Bennett and Jason Estrada in the process.

Malik Scott turned professional in 2000 and has only three defeats to his name.

Malik Scott's wins include former amateur star Terry McGroom and journeymen David Bostice and Louis Monaco, he took a big step up in early 2007 and defeated former contender Charles Shufford.

Malik Scott did not fight between December 2008 and the beginning of 2012, due to a bicep injury.

Malik Scott has since recovered from the injury and made a comeback in early 2012.

Malik Scott was scheduled to fight on the Paul Williams vs Nobuhiro Ishida undercard at the American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Malik Scott's second fight in 2012 was on June 23,2012 at Sportsmen's Lodge, Studio City, California.

Malik Scott faced off against the Mexican heavyweight boxer, Alvaro Morales.

Malik Scott then fought on the undercard of Andre Ward vs Chad Dawson on September 8,2012 at the Oracle Arena, Oakland, California.

On July 20,2013 Malik Scott fought Derek Chisora for the vacant WBO International Heavyweight title.

On January 24,2014 Malik Scott beat Grover Young by a stoppage in the second round, before getting knocked out in the first round by Deontay Wilder on March 15,2014.

Malik Scott then fought crafty southpaw veteran and somewhat of a gatekeeper, Tony Thompson, on October 30,2015.

Malik Scott was on the backfoot for most of the fight and seemed completely unwilling to engage with Ortiz.

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn was visibly disappointed after the bout and claimed that "Malik Scott didn't do us any favors tonight".

Malik Scott became the new head coach for Deontay Wilder in 2021.

In December 2023, it was revealed that Malik Scott was in a relationship with British sports broadcaster Kate Abdo, whom he had previously been pictured training with in September 2023.