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Abdo, 42, and Scott, 43, have offered occasional glimpses into their relatively private relationship. Here is everything you need to know about Abdo's new beau Malik Scott.

By Kim Morrissey

Published: 17:05 GMT, 13 March 2024 | Updated: 17:05 GMT, 13 March 2024

There is one thing Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards love more than covering  football on Champions league nights and that is teasing CBS presenter Kate Abdo about her personal life, especially her relationship.

Abdo's relationship with Deontay Wilder's trainer Malik Scott has been heavily flaunted and teased in front of football fans since it was first revealed live on air by Carragher and Richards back in December.

Since then, Abdo, 42, and Scott, 43, have offered occasional glimpses into their relatively private relationship.

One such instance was when the couple went Instagram official on Thursday, April 29 when the CBS presenter reshared Scott's Instagram story of him kissing her on the cheek while she is sitting on his lap. 

Here is everything you need to know about Abdo's new beau Malik Scott.

Kate Abdo's relationship with Malik Scott has been teased at length by her CBS co-workers
Kate Abdo's relationship with Malik Scott has been teased at length by her CBS co-workers

Kate Abdo's relationship with Malik Scott has been teased at length by her CBS co-workers

Scott, 43, is an American boxing coach who trains Deontay Wilder alongside many more
Scott, 43, is an American boxing coach who trains Deontay Wilder alongside many more

Scott, 43, is an American boxing coach who trains Deontay Wilder alongside many more

The public was first made aware of Abdo and Scott's relationship by football pundits Jamie Carragher (left) and Micah Richards (right) on CBS' coverage of the Champions League
The public was first made aware of Abdo and Scott's relationship by football pundits Jamie Carragher (left) and Micah Richards (right) on CBS' coverage of the Champions League

The public was first made aware of Abdo and Scott's relationship by football pundits Jamie Carragher (left) and Micah Richards (right) on CBS' coverage of the Champions League

Who is Malik Scott King?

Dohonna Malik Scott, better known as Malik Scott King, is an American Boxing coach, trainer, and former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2016.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, U.S. on October 16, 1980, making him 43-years-old.  

How much is Malik Scott King worth?  

Scott won't be intimidated by his girlfriend's impressive wealth and career as he himself has also created quite the empire in terms of money.

Scott has an estimated net worth of £1.1million ($1.5m). 

Malik quickly build up an impressive CV in the boxing world, training both Wilder and Usyk
Malik quickly build up an impressive CV in the boxing world, training both Wilder and Usyk

Malik quickly build up an impressive CV in the boxing world, training both Wilder and Usyk 

How tall is Malik Scott?

Malik Scott King stands at an impressive 6 foot 4 inches, meaning he towers over girlfriend, Abdo, who is 5 foot 6 inches. 

Malik Scott's boxing background and career

Scott first walked into the world of boxing when he was 11-years-old, jumping straight into competing at amateur competitions.

From there he continued to grow, becoming a natural, he won the junior Olympic championships in 1997 when he was 17. Malik also won the American Boxing Classic title and the 'Under-19' Junior World Championships crown in 1998.

After enjoying much amateur success Scott then turned pro in 2000 and continued to fight until 2016.

He enjoyed an impressive professional career, retiring with an impressive record of 38-3-1.

Scott's only defeats came against three big names in the boxing world - Britain's Derek Chisora, Cuba's Luis Ortiz and fellow American Deontay Wilder, who he would evenually go on to train years later.

Who has Scott King coached?

After retiring from the sport, Scott took up another role withing the boxing world.

He became one of the best and most respected coaches in the industry. He has most notably trained boxing heavyweights like Deontay Wilder and Oleksandr Usyk.

Malik first coached Wilder back in 2021. Their first bout together was the American's eleventh round knockout defeat to Tyson Fury during his final trilogy fight with The Gypsy King
Malik first coached Wilder back in 2021. Their first bout together was the American's eleventh round knockout defeat to Tyson Fury during his final trilogy fight with The Gypsy King

Malik first coached Wilder back in 2021. Their first bout together was the American's eleventh round knockout defeat to Tyson Fury during his final trilogy fight with The Gypsy King

Scott first became Wilder's coach in 2021, their first fight together was Wilder's eleventh round knockout defeat in his trilogy bout with Tyson Fury.

Then in July of 2022, he confirmed on Instagram that he was training Usyk, who he has also sparred with, ahead of the Joshua rematch. 

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