Francis Ngannou lost by split decision to Tyson Fury. MMA fighters dispute the result.
At the end of the clash against Tyson Fury, Cameroonian Francis Ngannou lost by a split decision from the judges. Despite a knockdown inflicted on the world champion, the ‘Predator’ lost in his boxing debut.
A result widely contested by many MMA fighters. If some people rebel on the web, others call for “theft”. Overview with several figures from the UFC, but also from French MMA.
Fury vs. Ngannou: reactions
Cédric Doumbé, PFL welterweight fighter: “Everyone in the know knows that Francis won. For the honor of boxing, they could not make him the winner. Well done Francis!”
Vous ne vous rendez pas compte, mais @francis_ngannou a déjà gagné 🇨🇲 Réfléchissez un peu. 🧠 #TysonNgannou
— Cédric Doumbè (@CedricDoumbe) October 25, 2023
Morgan Charrière, UFC featherweight fighter: “Crazy. What is this corrupt sport?
Dinguerie c’est quoi ce sport de corrompu
— KING MOGO™️ (@Morgan_Chapa) October 28, 2023
Salahdine Parnasse, double champion at KSW: “Ngannou is clearly the strongest man in the world.”
Ngannou clairement l’homme le plus fort du monde 😱
— Salahdine Parnasse (@SalahdineP) October 28, 2023
Jan Blachowicz, former UFC light heavyweight champion: “MMA is the king of all sports.”
MMA is the King of all sports.
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 28, 2023
Gilbert Burns, UFC welterweight fighter: “Come on, Francis Ngannou won this fight!”
Wow come on Francis Ngannou won this fight! ✊🏾🤴🏿 👑
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 28, 2023
Henry Cejudo, former double UFC champion: “Ngannou was stolen! This is to protect the Fury vs. Usyk.«
Ngannou was robbed! Gotta protect that fight with Usyk 🤷♂️ https://t.co/ywk3YqD84a
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 28, 2023
LeBron James, disgusted
Reactions are multiplying on social networks and the majority of them point in the same direction. Indeed, many fans and observers seem doubtful about this victory granted to Tyson Fury by split decision. LeBron James is typically one of the fans disappointed and even disgusted by the result.
Exactly why i don't watch boxing! C'mon man! 🤦🏾♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2023
