Francis Ngannou set to be ranked in WBC top 10 list amid calls for title fight rematch with Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou lands in top 10 WBC rankings amid calls for title fight rematch with Tyson FuryAmid calls for a championship fight rematch with incumbent heavyweight titleholder, Tyson Fury off the back of his controversial…

Francis Ngannou lands in top 10 WBC rankings amid calls for title fight rematch with Tyson Fury

Amid calls for a championship fight rematch with incumbent heavyweight titleholder, Tyson Fury off the back of his controversial split decision loss in last night’s professional boxing debut, former UFC gold holder, Francis Ngannou will be officially ranked within the WBC top 10 rankings as per Mauricio Sulaiman.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, made his professional boxing debut overnight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – suffering a close, hugely-debated split judging loss to Morecambe native, Fury over the course of 10 rounds.

Heralded for his performance in his first venture inside the squared circle, Ngannou even managed to score a clear 10-8 round in the third frame – shocking the world via a massive left hook knockdown. 

Following the loss, Ngannou shared his thoughts on the judging on show at the event, claiming that if Fury were totally honest, he would admit the former should have won

“If he’s (Tyson Fury) being honest, he would say I won that fight,” Francis Ngannou said. “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.” 

Francis Ngannou set to earn top 10 ranking in next WBC list

With many calling for a rematch between Ngannou and Fury next – potentially even for the WBC heavyweight champion’s undisputed belt, the sanctioning body’s leader, Sulaiman revealed the Cameroonian will be ranked within the top 10 next week.

“Mauricio Sulaiman, the president of the WBC, said he’s going to rank him (Francis Ngannou) in the top 10 because he’s better than most of the heavyweights in the top 10,” Francis Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper told MMA Junkie following the event. “He said that in the ring.” 

Who would you like to see Francis Ngannou fight if he continues his boxing run?

WBC announces Jake Paul will be a ranked cruiserweight should he beat Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia

jake paulWBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has recently gone on record stating that if Jake Paul defeats Tommy Fury in their eight-round affair coming up on February 26, he will be ranked in the cruiserweight division of the WBC rankings. We’ve got quote from each Sulaiman and Paul regarding the WBC’s choice to potentially rank the YouTube-boxing […]

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WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has recently gone on record stating that if Jake Paul defeats Tommy Fury in their eight-round affair coming up on February 26, he will be ranked in the cruiserweight division of the WBC rankings.

We’ve got quote from each Sulaiman and Paul regarding the WBC’s choice to potentially rank the YouTube-boxing sensation, both men of which were interviewed by Sky Sports.

First, we’ll start with the WBC President:

“Jake Paul has been close to the WBC for several years, starting with the first event promoted in the UK when his brother, Logan, fought KSI. On that night Jake won the WBC amateur belt in the undercard fights.

“Jake has dedication and respect to the sport and the WBC will not tolerate discrimination against anyone. He deserves the opportunities that any other boxer has. He demonstrated punching power and improved skills as well as a solid chin. Tommy Fury represents a clear challenge to Paul in a battle of two undefeated professional boxers.”

Jake Paul then stated the following in his interview:

“I want to become a world champion. I’m going to become a world champion, and these fights are all just stepping stones to get there.

“I’m slowly improving. I’ve sparred against world champions and done phenomenal against them, so who knows what can happen in two to three years from now when I go into my athletic prime?

“I’m starting to really, really get this sport and all aspects of it. It’s really actually scary what could possibly happen. I think not only will I become a world champion, I think I will be a dominant world champion and knock someone out for the belt.”

This would really be something. Did anyone think Jake Paul could’ve come this far? He isn’t ranked yet, but this will probably come as a shock to most.

Do you think Jake Paul defeats Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia?

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WBC President Announces Plans For Transgender Boxing Categories

The president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Mauricio Sulaimán, has revealed plans for the creation of transgender categories. The debate surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport has reached an all-time high in recent years. That&…

The president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Mauricio Sulaimán, has revealed plans for the creation of transgender categories. The debate surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport has reached an all-time high in recent years. That’s certainly been the case in the combat sports realm, where perceptions surrounding possible mismatches that could arise…

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WBC Rules Russian/Belarusian Boxers Will Be Cut From Rankings

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has announced the removal of Russian and Belarusian boxers from its set of rankings due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. As well as the immense impact that Russia’s invasion has had on Ukraine, which includes the…

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Tyson Fury’s Next Opponent & Fight Date Confirmed

WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury will return to the ring before the end of the year to face a familiar British rival. After successfully defending his WBC and The Ring titles this past April against Dillian Whyte, Fury claimed to have retired from t…

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WBC Cites ‘Fairness’ & ‘Equal Competition’ For Trans Boxing Ban

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has announced that athletes will be required to compete against those who share the same biological sex. As the debate on the inclusion of transgender athletes continues, a number of sports have come to a conclusion on th…

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