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Video – Kayne West ringside for Tyson Fury – Francis Ngannou fight, countless other Celebrities in attendance

tyson furyKayne West arrives in what appears to be a retro Premier League strip ahead of Tyson Fury Vs. Francis…

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Kayne West arrives in what appears to be a retro Premier League strip ahead of Tyson Fury Vs. Francis Ngannou. 

Last nights event headlined by Fury and Ngannou was odd, in fact the entire week was a rather bizarre one. The sheer amount of former fighters and celebrities at the event was staggering, attracting some of the most well known names in the world. 

It’s unclear whether, or how many of the attendees had been paid to attend by Saudi Arabia, but it really was the who’s who. Cristiano Ronaldo, Eminem, some former top footballers and just about every notable former boxing and UFC world champions were present. 

Musician Kayne West also made an appearance last night, sporting what appeared to be an old Premier League kit under another garment.

Kayne West arrives at Tyson Fury Vs. Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury Vs. Francis Ngannou

Then 10 round contest was one of the most surprising boxing matches of recent memory, Ngannou did what just about everyone beside him and his team would do. At 37-years-old, having never had a boxing contest in his life, ‘The Predator’ dropped and won rounds against the reigning WBC champion heavyweight champion. 

The MMA community know all too well about how MMA athletes get on when trying their hand at boxing, but what Ngannou did is simply incredible. While the scorecards gave the fight to Fury, many believe that Ngannou should have been announced the winner especially considering the knockdown. 

However you may have scored it, Ngannou undoubtedly won the event and his star has never been bigger. Ngannou has also played spoiler to the potential clash between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

The pair were set to clash in December, but it’s unclear what team Fury will do next and now the December date could potentially be too soon.

Should Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou rematch?

Official – Tyson Fury – Oleksandr Usyk bout scrapped for December date amid gruelling fight with Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight cancelled for December 23. after tough fight with UFC star Francis NgannouAmid speculation regarding his chances of competing in a planned return as soon six weeks time, incumbent WBC heavyweight…

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight cancelled for December 23. after tough fight with UFC star Francis Ngannou

Amid speculation regarding his chances of competing in a planned return as soon six weeks time, incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury will no longer be facing fellow world champion, Oleksandr Usyk on December 23. as planned – according to his promoter, Frank Warren, off the back of his split decision win over UFC alum, Francis Ngannou last night.

Fury, the undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, headlined a professional boxing event overnight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last night in the Middle East, landing a close, split decision win over former undisputed UFC heavyweight gold holder, Ngannou, in a controversial win.

Struggling with the timing and overall power of the Cameroonian puncher – who was making his professional boxing debut at the event, managed to drop Fury with a thunderous left hook counter in close, sending the Morecambe native to the canvas.

And emerging with a hugely contentious split judging win over the Batié native, Fury was joined in the squared circle by Ukraine favorite and heavyweight champion, Usyk, all while his promoter, Warren remained non-committal if his client would be fighting as previously planned on December 23. next. 

Tyson Fury ruled from December 23. fight with Oleksandr Usyk

However, amid uncertainty, Warren has now confirmed that Fury and Usyk will not be fighting on December 23. as previously slated – with a title unification bout now targeted for the opening quarter of next year instead.

“It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd.” Frank Warren told Boxing News Online. “It was crazy for some people to suggest that it could still go ahead on the 23rd. … Fury said in the ring he would fight on the 23rd – and he would do it – but he needs protecting from himself and that’s my job.” 

“I can’t say Tyson took the fight [with Francis Ngannou] lightly, but it was unfortunate that the news came out that the Usyk fight had been made,” Warren continued. “But we had to do that because once you sign a contract it leaks like a sieve. That wasn’t Tyson Fury in there, it was a bad day at the office. But it was a win, he won the fight through his grit and determination. Ngannou was very dangerous and strong and would give anyone a hard and tough fight.” 

What are your thoughts on Tyson Fury’s decision win over Francis Ngannou?

Francis Ngannou disputes controversial decision loss to Tyson Fury in boxing debut: ‘I won that fight’

Francis Ngannou disputes loss to Tyson Fury in boxing debut I won that fightSuffering a hugely-controversial split decision loss to incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury in his professional boxing debut overnight,…

Francis Ngannou disputes loss to Tyson Fury in boxing debut I won that fight

Suffering a hugely-controversial split decision loss to incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury in his professional boxing debut overnight, former UFC gold holder, Francis Ngannou claims he should have emerged with a victory in Riyadh – and furthermore, believes the Morecambe native knows that as well.

Headlining a Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia, Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight titleholder, suffered a contentious and hugely-close, split judging loss to incumbent WBC gold holder, Fury in his professional boxing debut, dropping a 94-95, 96-93, and 95-94 loss to the former.

Francis Ngannou believes he did enough to beat Tyson Fury

Earning massive plaudits from the mixed martial arts community and boxing fanfare to boot for his performance against the lineal heavyweight champion – which included a thunderous third round knockdown, resulting in a 10-8 round in his favor, Ngannou claimed he knows and Fury also knows, he won the bout, despite the judge’s scorecards.

“If he’s (Tyson Fury) being honest, he would say I won that fight,” Francis Ngannou told ESPN. “I won that fight – there’s not a question about it. But, you know – and even before getting here [Saudi Arabia], I knew, I knew like, if this fight goes to decision, I’m not winning. Not because I didn’t do good, because I’m the new guy in the house.” 

“I just come here and I wanna kick into people’s business,” Francis Ngannou explained. “I know, there is a structure of business out there, and you need to do a lot to destroy it, that’s why it would have been an upset for them. But, it is what it is, I do my job. I know that I did everything that I could have done, I did my best. Maybe next time, I should just do better to convince people more.” 

Do you agree with Francis Ngannou’s claim that he won against Tyson Fury?

Francis Ngannou launches a Superman punch in the 10th Round against tyson fury

Francis NgannouFrancis Ngannou proved he could hold his own in the world of boxing, but that didn’t stop the former…

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Francis Ngannou proved he could hold his own in the world of boxing, but that didn’t stop the former UFC heavyweight champion from busting out an MMA-style strike in the closing moments of his scrap with Tyson Fury on Saturday night.

After nearly two years on the shelf, ‘The Predator’ returned to combat sports, stepping inside the squared circle at Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia for a highly anticipated crossover clash with reigning WBC heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.

Throughout the 30-minute affair, Francis Ngannou managed to stifle Fury’s offense, drawing blood, and even dropped ‘The Gypsy King’ in round three with a counter left hand that caught his opponent off guard. Despite all of that, Ngannou came up short on the scorecards, suffering a split decision loss in his first foray into the sweet science.

In the final round, Ngannou was listed as the favorite to come out on top via the live odds and appeared to be full of confidence. So much so that he launched a Superman punch with 35 seconds left on the clock.

Conor McGregor Marvels at Francis Ngannou’s Third-Round knockdown of Tyson Fury

Speaking with TNT Sports following the bout, Irish megastar Conor McGregor marveled at Francis Ngannou’s performance, particularly his third-round knockdown of the undefeated titleholder.

“Lovely shot, it caught him in the back of the head,” McGregor said of Ngannou’s third-round knockdown. “More off balance as well, but fair play to Tyson. He is a tough man as well. Stong chin. And Jesus, Ngannou’s a poweful boy as well. Tyson couldn’t hold him. Tyson could not hold him. He kept; he was just missing with that back hand. Great fight. Great to watch. Heavyweight boxing is exciting!”

With their contest now in the books, Tyson Fury will turn his attention toward a long-awaited title unification clash with Ukrainian boxing star Oleksandr Usky. The bout is tentatively scheduled to go down on December 23 in Saudi Arabia, a mere eight weeks away.

Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz Says Tyson Fury lost His Fight with Ngannou, accuses commentators of being biased

Francis Ngannou Nate DiazNate Diaz was none-too-thrilled with Francis Ngannou’s controversial split decision loss to Tyson Fury on Saturday night. After months…

Francis Ngannou Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz was none-too-thrilled with Francis Ngannou’s controversial split decision loss to Tyson Fury on Saturday night.

After months of build-up, the former UFC heavyweight champion made his pro boxing debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, squaring off with one of the most celebrated strikers in the sport today, Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ stepped into the squared circle as a +750 underdog, but those odds quickly flipped when Ngannou managed to knock Fury to the canvas in the third round with a counter-left.

The tide seemingly turned from that point with Fury struggling to get anything going and looking flat-out exhausted in the later rounds. Despite that, ‘The Gypsy King’ still managed to walk away with his undefeated record intact, besting Francis Ngannou via split decision.

Many within the MMA community were quick to cry foul, including former UFC superstar Nate Diaz who shared his unfiltered thoughts on the somewhat sketchy decision.

“Tyson Fury lost and the boxing commentary biased af dumbasses they need to learn how to box,” Diaz wrote on X.

Fans online were quick to point out that Diaz himself was knocked down and defeated by social media star Jake Paul during their ten-round scrap in August. “You got dropped by a YouTuber, who you telling to go learn how to box,” one user quipped.

Tyson Fury Narrowly Escapes with a win over Francis ngannou

Through 10 rounds of action, Tyson Fury had outlanded Francis Ngannou 71 to 59. Total strikes thrown were fairly even with ‘The Predator’ at 231 compared to Fury’s 223, giving ‘The Gypsy King’ a slight advantage in the total percentage of strikes landed. Ngannou landed five more power strikes than Fury, though he did throw 30 more power shots than his opposition.

With his undefeated record still alive, Tyson Fury will now turn his attention to a long-awaited heavyweight title unification clash with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury has already agreed to the bout which could take place as early as December 23, 2023, a mere eight weeks removed from his 30-minute tussle with Francis Ngannou.