“Fu*ks up people’s career” – Francis Ngannou points fingers at judges for career setback following dubious decision vs Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou opens up about his controversial loss on his debut boxing match against Tyson Fury.

“Fu*ks up people’s career” – Francis Ngannou points fingers at judges for career setback following dubious decision vs Tyson Fury

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The highly anticipated bout between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou was expected to be a one-sided affair. To everyone’s surprise, Ngannou showed his incredible boxing abilities. He showcased devastating strength when he landed a thunderous third-round knockdown on Fury. Not only that, he also pushed Fury to the very edge of defeat, demonstrating his impressive striking and resilience.

After ten rounds, many fans expected to see one of the biggest upsets in recent combat sports history. However, Fury was announced as the winner via split decision. Ngannou couldn’t believe what he heard, as did many in the audience and viewers worldwide.

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Ngannou later bashed the judges and their unfair scoring for destroying fighters’ careers. He wrote,

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“This boxing world wild but some judges should be responsible for their actions. This type of stuff is what fucks up people's career." 
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Even though he didn’t win, Ngannou has earned significant respect and a strong following from fans who were skeptical when he left the UFC for a different endeavor. It appears that the Cameroonian-French fighter has achieved the recognition he deserves by facing one of the world’s top boxers in his first boxing match.

Tyson Fury gives credit to Francis Ngannou after their mega clash in Riyadh

Tyson Fury displayed an abundance of confidence leading up to his much-anticipated bout against Francis Ngannou, boldly predicting that it would be a brief night for the former UFC champion. Despite ultimately emerging victorious in the fight, it unfolded as one of the most challenging and hectic nights in Fury’s career. His triumph was shadowed by unexpected controversies, making it an unforgettable event in the world of combat sports.

Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury (Image Courtesy: South China Morning)
Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury (Image Courtesy: South China Morning)

Fury remarked post-fight that Francis is a hell of a fighter, a strong, big puncher, and a much better boxer than everyone thought he would ever be. Fury mentioned that Ngannou was a very awkward man but a formidable puncher.

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However, many fans claimed, based on the look on Fury’s face, that he wasn’t satisfied with the win. Ngannou has successfully left his mark in the world of boxing, something that he always wanted to do. Now, it would be interesting to see who he fights next.

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