Revealed: Kate Abdo’s gesture that moved husband Malik Scott ‘to tears’ during intimate wedding ceremony

In an interview with Genting Casino, Scott said: “Kate did something incredibly creative, caring, and compassionate—reflecting the walk of life I come from. She took an old picture of my first ABC Gym in North Philadelphia, where I was raised—the gym that essentially saved my life. She copied the ring from that gym and turned it into a cake, with me in the ring wearing the boxing trunks I had on when I fought Tony Thompson.

“Those trunks had a design I borrowed from Sugar Ray Leonard when he fought Tommy Hearns the second time, but I added my own colours—pink and black with stripes. She even put herself next to me in a wedding dress.”

He added: “The thoughtfulness and creativity moved me to tears because it took me back to my childhood in that ring, where I faced many challenges, learned hard lessons, and grew. That ring always meant the world to me. She made sure to incorporate that into our wedding day, placing us both in the ring on the cake—her in a wedding dress, me in my boxing outfit. The contrast was beautiful, thoughtful, and loving.

“It was emotional for me because I had never shared my craft with anyone the way I have with her. It’s refreshing and comforting. In the past, I’d kept that side of me private, but with her, I’m comfortable letting her in—whether it’s film study or talking about boxing. It’s a special connection that I’ve never had with anyone else.”

Abdo and Scott chose to keep their wedding small and personal, focusing on what mattered most. The ceremony took place on the picturesque Malibu hills, with only a handful of loved ones in attendance.

“Our wedding was intimate – just the two of us, really,” he said. “We didn’t want a big affair. We focused on each other and the commitment we were making. It was a godly ceremony on the Malibu hills, just how we wanted it. My kids were there, and it was important for them to see this meaningful, godly moment. Watching her walk down the aisle was so emotional for me. Every day I fall deeper in love with her.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ABDO?

  The 2024-25 edition of the Champions League is set to kick off next week, and Abdo will be resuming her role as a presenter on CBS Sports. Fans can expect to see her once again alongside football pundits Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, bringing her signature expertise and charm to the screen.