“Should be in top 10” – Francis Ngannou’s SHOCKING ranking after almost beating Tyson Fury has fans in shock

The ranking of Francis Ngannou in the boxing heavyweight division did not sit well with combat sports enthusiasts on social media.

“Should be in top 10” – Francis Ngannou’s SHOCKING ranking after almost beating Tyson Fury has fans in shock

Francis Ngannou had a low ranking in boxing (via IMAGO)

The insultingly low ranking of former UFC champ Francis Ngannou left many fans bewildered. Happy Punch via X posted the most recent heavyweight boxing rankings and requested opinions from the public. The fans’ responses to the post captioned “Should Francis Ngannou’s heavyweight BoxRec ranking be higher or lower?” were hilarious.

The Cameroonian, despite losing a closely contested bout against Tyson Fury, has quickly become the talk of the town in boxing circles. Even though the exhibition match was uneventful, the highlight came in the 3rd when the underdog dropped the “Gypsy King.” A sharp left hook to the temple and the star-studded crowd erupted as the champ tumbled down. Fury managed to recover, but the knockdown will forever remain as a negative in his boxing career.

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Most hardcore fans of the sport did not give the ranking much weightage. This was primarily due to the contest being the professional boxing debut of Ngannou. In response, other fans quickly put the phenomenal performance into perspective. Among other notable replies to the viral post, a fan captioned his “He literally beat fury.. He should be in the top 10 rankings“.

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As the dust from the first encounter settles, other fighters will line up to fight Ngannou. Fighters like Andy Ruiz Jr., Deontay Wilder, and Anthony Joshua will line up to face the African giant next. Only time will tell what the future holds, but Francis Ngannou has announced his arrival loud and clear.

Fan react to the ranking of Francis Ngannou in boxing

MMA/Boxing fans aren’t the most discrete bunch, and their exchanges reflected this perfectly. The extremely low ranking of Francis Ngannou left a bitter taste, and most shared a similar sentiment. The former UFC heavyweight champion gave Tyson Fury a run for his money with zero professional boxing experience. This was enough for most fans to justify a much higher ranking.

Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury
Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury (via Boxing Scene)

Ngannou’s success came after nearly all experts believed he had no chance of defeating the best boxing heavyweight of the generation. In reality, Ngannou emerged as a winner even in defeat, and his stock price will only skyrocket from here. Regardless of his ranking, the Cameroonian has placed himself firmly among the most sought-after free agents in the market. This is what the fans tweeted about his rankings:

Even though many questions have been answered, one very important one remains unanswered. What’s next for Ngannou? Despite his willingness to continue his career in the boxing ring, he remains signed with PFL as a mixed martial artist. Fans around the world wait eagerly as prospects slowly begin to take shape.

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