“He was right…” – Francis Ngannou regrets not taking Conor McGregor’s HILARIOUS advice after facing illegal shot from Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou is upset with Tyson Fury's elbow in the third round and believes he should have followed Conor McGregor's advise.

“He was right…” – Francis Ngannou regrets not taking Conor McGregor’s HILARIOUS advice after facing illegal shot from Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou feels he should have listened to Conor McGregor's advice after Tyson Fury throws an illegal strike. (via X/imago)

Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury finally duked it out this previous weekend. Tyson Fury gained the upper hand after the bout was declared a split decision in his favor. Francis Ngannou, who comes from primarily an MMA background, was trained by the legendary Mike Tyson. His fellow MMA fighters had various pieces of advice for him, as this fight was his boxing debut. Conor McGregor’s advice though, was a bit unconventional, to say the least.

Before his fight against Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou remarked that he should have taken Conor McGregor‘s advice more seriously. Conor had recently said in an interview, “I’d say kick the leg!”  As such, This is what Ngannou had to say post-fight:

He was right I should've kick his fk legs, I can't believe that that he elbowed me.
Francis Ngannou via X
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This remark from Francis Ngannou comes after Tyson Fury elbowed him in the face. This is against the rules and is counted as an illegal shot. However, no point was deducted and the fight continued. Francis ate that elbow and did not seem to be fazed by it. Still, this illegal elbow did not sit well with athletes and fight fans alike, as they took to social media to voice their displeasure.

Ngannou’s appreciation of McGregor’s counsel brought levity to the situation. This demonstrated his sportsmanship and ability to skillfully and gracefully manage the high-stress situations that arise in professional boxing. This exchange of dialogue demonstrated the friendship and humor that exist within the combat sports community.

Fighters react to Francis Ngaanou’s loss to Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou and boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury squared off in a highly anticipated crossover match. This had fans of combat sports on the edge of their seats. Ngannou put up a brilliant performance and even knocked down Fury in the third round. However, Ngannou lost a contentious split decision against Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fighters react to Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury
Fighters react to Francis Ngannou’s loss to Tyson Fury (via Bleacher Report/ The Mac life/ Yahoo Sports)

Social Media was ablaze with discussions about this controversial result. Fighters also chimed in and gave their opinions on the fight. This is what UFC fighter Nate Diaz had to say:

Tyson Fury lost and the boxing commentary biased af dumbasses they need to learn how to box.
Nate Diaz via X

The controversial result of the Ngannou vs. Fury fight sparked a new discussion over the standards used to judge combat sports. To guarantee fair and reasonable decisions in high-stakes matches, several fighters and spectators asked for changes and more responsibility within the judging system.

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