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Tyson Fury survives massive scare, lands close split decision win over Francis Ngannou – Highlights

Tyson Fury survives massive scare knockdown to beat Francis Ngannou in split decision win Highlights Retaining his undefeated record — in the most narrow of fashions, undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury survived a…

Retaining his undefeated record — in the most narrow of fashions, undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury survived a massive scare courtesy of a huge third round knockdown from Francis Ngannou — defeating the former UFC heavyweight champion in a close, split decision (95-94, 96-93, 94-94) win over the Cameroonian in their main event clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Taking the opening two rounds against sport newcomer, Ngannou in their monstrous heavyweight fight, Fury was stunned massively in the third round — suffering a massive, upsetting knockdown.

Turning in the biggest punch of the fight so far, former UFC star, Ngannou clubbed Fury with a massive left hook in close on the temple, scoring a huge knockdown on the Morecambe native. With the knockdown, Batié native, Ngannou scored a 10-8 round officially over the WBC heavyweight titleholder.

Holding his own against Fury for the remainder of the fight, Ngannou would struggle with output in the remaining few rounds, despite some close combat encounters with the world champion, en route to a close, and sure-to-be contested split decision loss to the former.

Below, catch the highlights from Tyson Fury’s decision win over Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury getting dropped by Francis Ngannou

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— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) October 28, 2023

Video – Tyson Fury leans on, clashes heads with Francis Ngannou during tense face off ahead of boxing fight

Undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury and former undisputed UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou faced-off in a tense meeting…

Undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury and former undisputed UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou faced-off in a tense meeting at today’s ceremonial weigh-ins, ahead of tomorrow’s blockbuster professional boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury, the incumbent undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, will make his return to the squared circle for the first time since he landed a third career win over title challenger, Derek Chisora, landing a knockout win over the latter back in December of last year.

As for Batié native, Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion turned PFL (Professional Fighters League) acquisition, will make his professional boxing debut in his fight against Fury tomorrow, returning to combat sports for the first time since he turned in a title unification win over Ciryl Gane back in January of last year at UFC 270.

Sharing a tense, yet cordial buildup ahead of their blockbuster showdown in the desert this weekend, Fury came in heavier than Ngannou for the heavyweight clash – with the Morecambe native slamming the scales at 277.7lbs.

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou share a tense staredown

For Ngannou, it also proved a career-high weight for the Cameroonian, who exceeded the prior UFC heavyweight limit of 265lbs for the clash – coming in at 272.1lbs for the bout with Fury tomorrow in Saudi Arabia.

Sharing a face-off in the center of the stage after both tipped the scales, Fury and Ngannou butted foreheads, before the British heavyweight goaded the former UFC heavyweight champion, and leaned his frame on him, drawing a reaction from Ngannou.

Who wins tomorrow in Riyadh: Tyson Fury or Francis Ngannou?

Logan Paul shares drug testing results after Dillon Danis boxing fight: ‘I wanna address the steroids allegations’

Logan Paul posts his drug tests results after speculation that the American has been taking performance enhancing drugs. Earlier…

Logan Paul posts his drug tests results after speculation that the American has been taking performance enhancing drugs.

Earlier this month, Logan Paul would defeat Dillon Danis after an extremely ugly and personal build-up. Neither man was particularly impressive and after all the talk of knockouts and pain the pair were underwhelming and produced little action.

Still though, the win will undoubtedly still fuel Paul’s ever-growing ego and belief in his at best, novice, boxing skills.

Logan Paul shares VADA testing results

One attack from Danis during their build up was Pauls’ alleged use of PEDs. Danis is not the only one to accuse the American, fans and experts alike to share the believed that Paul takes some sort of drug.

However, Paul has always refuted any PED accusation and recently release his VADA drug testing results.

“I got my results back from VADA today,” Paul said. “I wanna address the steroids allegations before you see any news. I wanna confess … I have been taking a lot of Prime Energy and putting it in my mouth and then swallowing it. That gives me a good boost for my workouts which makes me have a good physique. (H/T MMA Mania)

The results are negative, haters, you’re gonna have to keep trying. No performance-enhancing drugs, like I said. Good luck next time though, you (expletive) dorks!”

This information is extremely misleading, and Paul knows it. Without consistent and randomized drug testing, these tests can be passed easily – especially with someone who has the resources that Paul has.

Testing agencies often get back positive results on a level far less than can be expected when considering the amount of athletes that are on steroids. The exact amount is disputed, but on a safe estimate of 4% still does not cut it.

What do you think of Logan Paul’s test results?

Ex-UFC star Jorge Masvidal confirms plan for boxing move in 2024: ‘Somebody is going to get killed’

Despite calling time on his combat sports career back in April of this year, former two-time UFC welterweight championship…

Despite calling time on his combat sports career back in April of this year, former two-time UFC welterweight championship challenger, Jorge Masvidal, has announced plans for a boxing move in 2024, claiming an opponent of his will be “killed” when they share the squared circle.

Masvidal, a former two-time welterweight title challenger under the banner of the UFC, called time on his storied mixed martial arts career back in April of this year, suffered a fourth consecutive defeat in the form of a one-sided unanimous decision loss to former title chaser, Gilbert Burns in Miami, Florida.

Turning his attention exclusively to promotional work in the time since, Masvidal, who heads up Gamebred Fighting Championships, briefly entertained a return to mixed martial arts, offering to rematch prior foe and arch-rival, Ben Askren in a rematch at a proposed UFC 300 event in April of next year.

However, this week, the American Top Team staple has claimed he will make a professional boxing transition next year, as he eyes a quickfire end to his retirement from combat sports.

Jorge Masvidal reveals plan to pursue boxing move in 2024

“No names right now, but I can tell you it’s early next year and I can tell you somebody is going to get killed,” Jorge Masvidal told ESPN during a recent interview.

“Logan (Paul) didn’t f*cking knock [Dillon Danis] dead,” Jorge Masvidal explained. “I really wanted Logan to knock him dead. So, I’m kind of mad at Logan. I hope he sends me my money back, you know? Not that I paid for it – but still.”

Jorge Masvidal says he’ll return to competition in boxing “early next year” https://t.co/Onl0SdCLNY

— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) October 26, 2023

Without a combat sports victory since November 2019, Masvidal most recently turned in a third round doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Nate Diaz in an inaugural symbolic BMF championship bout under the banner of the UFC, with the latter recently making his professional boxing debut in a decision loss to Jake Paul back in August of this year.

How do you think Jorge Masvidal fares in a boxing move next year?

Former UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal Targeting Boxing Debut in Early 2024

Another popular former UFC star is gearing up to try his hand at boxing. Former UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, who retired from MMA in April, told ESPN’s…

Report – Jake Paul accepts offer to fight Nate Diaz in MMA rematch under PFL banner

Professional boxer, Jake Paul has reportedly agreed to an offer from the PFL (Professional Fighters League) to fight former…

Professional boxer, Jake Paul has reportedly agreed to an offer from the PFL (Professional Fighters League) to fight former UFC lightweight title challenger and welterweight contender, Nate Diaz in a mixed martial arts rematch off the back of their boxing match back in August.

Paul, who improved to 7-1 as a professional back in August in Texas, rebounded from a decision defeat to Tommy Fury earlier this year, with a one-sided unanimous decision win over Stockton native, Diaz.

And targeting a return to competition on December 15. next – Paul has been tipped to fight before the close of the year against a so-far unnamed opponent.

Offering to fight Paul in an immediate rematch of their August clash as soon as December of this year, Diaz has yet to strike a re-run with the Ohio native, however, according to the former’s promotion, Most Valuable Promotions, their client accepted an offer to fight under the PFL banner.

Jake Paul reportedly accepts offer to make MMA debut under PFL banner

“For the record: Jake Paul will not be boxing Nate Diaz again,” MVP posted on their official X account. “Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have received an offer from @PFLMMA to rematch in MMA in the SmartCage. Jake Paul has accepted the offer.”

For the record: Jake Paul will not be boxing Nate Diaz again.

Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have received an offer from @PFLMMA to rematch in MMA in the SmartCage. Jake Paul has accepted the offer.

— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) October 23, 2023

Weighing up a return to mixed martial arts following his boxing debut loss to Paul, one-time lightweight title challenger, Diaz was the subject of speculation regarding a comeback to the UFC, in the form of long-awaited clashes with former interim gold holder, Dustin Poirier, as well as an overdue trilogy rubber match with Conor McGregor.

Calling for a boxing rematch with Paul first, Diaz then claimed he would fight the Ohio striker in a professional mixed martial arts trilogy fight.

Do you expect Jake Paul to fight Nate Diaz in the PFL this year?