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REPORT | Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou did better PPV numbers than first believed
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2023
According to Ariel Helwani, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s boxing match was far more successful than first thought. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ faced off in a high-profile boxing match last month in Saudi Arabia. The two headlined an ESPN pay-per-view offering, with Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou in the main event. Despite the boxer heading into the matchup a massive favorite, it didn’t look that way on fight night.
UFC veteran Matt Brown thinks Jon Jones is the only MMA fight for Francis Ngannou: "That’s the biggest fight you could make in MMA history"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 5, 2023
Matt Brown is of the belief that Jon Jones is the only name Francis Ngannou should be fighting under MMA rules. Ngannou’s stock has never been higher. Boxing and MMA experts gave Ngannou very little chance in his boxing match with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. “The Predator” not only knocked “The Gypsy King” down, but he almost defeated him in what most thought would be a one-sided fight. Fury won the bout via split decision, but Ngannou sure doesn’t feel like a loser.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to the Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury boxing match
Susan Cox - November 3, 2023
The UFC CEO, Dana White, has reacted to the Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury boxing match. It was almost a week ago that the former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, entered the ring in his first professional boxing match to fight WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.
Billy Joe Saunders weighs in on the controversial Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou result: “It wasn’t a robbery”
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2023
Billy Joe Saunders has given his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou result. Last weekend, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou battled it out in a huge boxing superfight in Saudi Arabia. While Fury was able to get the decision win, many felt as if Ngannou had done enough to get his hand raised. Either way, ‘The Predator’ put in a great showing, whereas ‘The Gypsy King’ fell way short of the mark.
Francis Ngannou hopes Oleksandr Usyk will step aside and let him rematch Tyson Fury next
Susan Cox - November 2, 2023
Francis Ngannou is hopeful that Oleksandr Usyk will step aside and let him rematch Tyson Fury next. It was former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou vs. WCB heavyweight champion Tyson Fury last Saturday night in the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk postponed until February after 'The Gypsy King' suffers two cuts in Francis Ngannou bout
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2023
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will no longer be boxing on December 23 as expected. Fury and Usyk had signed on to box on Dec. 23 in Saudi Arabia for the unified heavyweight titles. It was a massive fight, but before that fight would happen, Fury was set to box Francis Ngannou last Saturday in Saudi Arabia in what many thought would be a tune-up fight.
Tom Aspinall says Francis Ngannou should've beaten his training partner Tyson Fury: "I couldn’t believe it. I’m still shocked."
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2023
Tom Aspinall thinks Francis Ngannou should have gotten his hand raised over Tyson Fury. Aspinall is a longtime training partner of Fury and a close friend of his, but the UFC heavyweight contender admits he was shocked to see how Fury vs. Ngannou played out. Tyson Fury entered the fight as a massive betting favorite, as many, including Aspinall, expected him to cruise to a win.
Eddie Hearn wants to see Joshua vs. Ngannou: "Absolutely massive"
Zain Bando - October 30, 2023
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said he liked what he saw from former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou Saturday night in a losing effort to Tyson Fury. Although Ngannou did not possess prior boxing experience before facing the WBC heavyweight champion, Hearn said Ngannou’s fights would generate more and more attention moving forward.
Mike Tyson doesn't believe Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury was a robbery: "Everyone knew the outcome!"
Josh Evanoff - October 30, 2023
Mike Tyson doesn’t necessarily believe that Francis Ngannou was robbed in his boxing match with Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ made his boxing debut over the weekend against ‘The Gypsy King’ in Saudi Arabia. For his part, Francis Ngannou entered the matchup a massive underdog, despite his all-star corner, including Mike Tyson, Eric Nicksick, and Dewey Cooper. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury was a 14-to-1 favorite for the bout.
Francis Ngannou says he'd "like to know" Dana White's thoughts after his boxing match with Tyson Fury
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is interested in knowing what Dana White thought of his boxing match against Tyson Fury. Earlier this year, the UFC announced that Ngannou would be released from his deal, as the two sides did not see eye-to-eye. Throughout Ngannou’s contract negotiation, he and White were not getting along, and when he became a free agent, the UFC CEO wasn’t thrilled with his former champ.
Chris Eubank Jr. believes Tyson Fury “deserved to lose” against Francis Ngannou: “Too much time filming Netflix specials not enough time in the gym”
Susan Cox - October 30, 2023
Chris Eubank Jr. believes Tyson Fury “deserved to lose” against Francis Ngannou. This past weekend saw the former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, make his debut as a professional boxer.
Tyson Fury believes “ring rust” played a part in his lackluster performance against Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - October 30, 2023
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury believes ring rust played a big role in his performance against Francis Ngannou. Last weekend, Tyson Fury defeated Francis Ngannou via split decision in their boxing showdown in Saudi Arabia. However, that doesn’t even come close to telling the full story. ‘The Gypsy King’ was dropped by ‘The Predator’ in the third round, with many believing that Ngannou did enough to get the nod on the scorecards. In the end, though, it simply wasn’t meant to be for the former UFC champion.
Former boxing champion Carl Frampton gushes over Francis Ngannou's performance against Tyson Fury
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 29, 2023
Ex-boxing world champion Carl Frampton has some high praise for Francis Ngannou following his impressive showing against Tyson Fury. Ngannou was expecting to fold against Fury in their boxing match, but stunned fight fans despite not leaving Saudi Arabia with a win. Ngannou was competitive against the general consensus best heavyweight in the world, and even scored a knockdown. Ultimately, Ngannou fell short via split decision.
Francis Ngannou reacts following split decision loss to Tyson Fury
Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023
Francis Ngannou has reacted following his controversial split decision loss to Tyson Fury this evening in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) and Fury (34-0-1 Boxing) squared off in the headliner of this afternoon’s DAZN Boxing pay-per-view event. The bout was sanctioned as a professional boxing match, but Fury’s WBC heavyweight title was not on the line.
Conor McGregor weighs in on the controversial Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou result
Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on Tyson Fury’s controversial split decision win over Francis Ngannou. Fury (34-0-1) and Ngannou (17-3 MMA) squared off in a sanctioned professional boxing match this afternoon on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout was scheduled for 10 three-minute rounds and Fury’s WBC heavyweight title was not up for grabs.
Tyson Fury reacts following split decision win over Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023
Tyson Fury shared his immediate reaction following his controversial split decision win over Francis Ngannou this evening in Saudi Arabia. Fury (34-0-1) and Ngannou (17-3 MMA) squared off in a sanctioned professional boxing match this afternoon on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout was scheduled for 10 three-minute rounds and Fury’s WBC heavyweight title was not up for grabs.
Tyson Fury defeats Francis Ngannou by split decision (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou serves as the headliner of today’s DAZN Boxing pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia. Fury (33-0-1) will be returning to action for the first time since December of 2022, where he scored a tenth-round TKO victory over Derek Chisora. Prior to that, ‘The Gypsy King’ was coming off a sixth-round TKO victory over Dillian Whyte.
Conor McGregor weighs in on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury: "With power like that anything can happen"
Josh Evanoff - October 27, 2023
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has previewed the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ are set to face off tomorrow night in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the two will headline an ESPN pay-per-view card, in what will be Francis Ngannou’s first boxing match. Although, Tyson Fury is expected to enter as a massive favorite for the contest.