Tyson Fury prevailed in a split decision over Francis Ngannou, the heavyweight world champion of mixed martial arts, in their thrilling boxing battle.
(735) Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou | Fight Highlights – YouTube
Ngannou was boxing for the first time when he engaged in the crossover fight. Fury found it difficult to battle Ngannou even though it was his inaugural encounter. One of Fury’s “toughest matches” throughout his illustrious 25-year career has been called this one.
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Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury Boxing Match Result
After Ngannou used a left hook in the third of 10 rounds, Fury fell to the ground. In his whole career, Fury has only dropped seven times, including this one.
After this, Fury was finally able to restore his power in the fifth round, and he carried that energy over to the sixth. The panel did not have an easy time choosing.
Two judges gave Ngannou a score of 95-94, while Fury received scores of 96-93 and 95-94 from the other two.
Celebrities like Eminem and Kanye West, as well as current and former boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Sugar Ray Leonard, Cristiano Ronaldo, and UFC main event Conor McGregor, watched the bout.
In his first fight as a professional boxer, the 37-year-old former UFC heavyweight champion was predicted to be easily defeated by the 35-year-old Gypsy King.
However, Ngannou floored Fury in the third round with a cuffing left hook to the top of the head, shocking the startled Saudi audience.
WBC champion Fury prevailed via split decision after stopping the count and going through all ten rounds, even though his title was not at stake. In his first fight as a professional boxer, the 37-year-old former UFC heavyweight champion was predicted to be easily defeated by the 35-year-old Gypsy King.
However, Ngannou floored Fury in the third round with a cuffing left hook to the top of the head, shocking the startled Saudi audience.
Even though, Ngannou might have lost the boxing match against Tyson Fury, he still remains victorious for boxing fans as they commented on X, over a post that shows Tyson Fury’s face after the match, as one of the fans commented: “ Face of the winner vs face of the loser.”
Lets check some of the reactions under the post.
(1) dante on X: “@MichaelBensonn THE PEOPLES CHAMP https://t.co/Q5SC0eUJ3m” / X (twitter.com)
(1) alecoria18 on X: “@MichaelBensonn Tyson Fury: “He didn’t even touch me….”” / X (twitter.com)
(1) Shah | MONEY MENTOR on X: “@MichaelBensonn Proved Francis won” / X (twitter.com)
WBC champion Fury prevailed via split decision after stopping the count and going through all ten rounds, even though his title was not at stake. The outcome has been hotly debated, though, with many contending that Ngannou did just enough to pull off the incredible upset.
Fury’s performance was so unimpressive that it was decided to cancel his press conference following the fight.
