After stunning your complete MMA group by departing the UFC on his personal phrases, Francis Ngannou had the world at his fingertips as a free agent. Not solely did he land on his ft by securing an enormous take care of the PFL, he additionally locked in a blockbuster bout for his enterprise into boxing.
On October 28, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ngannou was going through the inconceivable when he collided with the consensus best heavyweight of his era Tyson Fury. Regardless of arising brief, the previous UFC champion shocked everybody by placing on an important present which was nearly sufficient to get his arms raised.
Following his implausible show, fighters jumped on social media to provide their ideas on how ‘The Predator’ fared in his debut contained in the squared circle. The final settlement amongst those that witnessed historical past was that win or lose, the powerhouse did himself and your complete blended martial arts world proud.
“The true champ of the night @francis_ngannou So proud the way you carried out.”#BattleoftheBaddest #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/btQcCrPJkC
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) October 29, 2023
Wow come on Francis Ngannou gained this combat! ✊🏾🤴🏿 👑
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 28, 2023
Bullshit. Francis gained that combat. I don’t care what anybody says. Individuals’s champ. All hail. pic.twitter.com/fGpUmvl5Bn
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 28, 2023
Ngannou was robbed! Gotta shield that combat with Usyk 🤷♂️ https://t.co/ywk3YqD84a
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 28, 2023
I’m DONE WITH BOXING THE MOST CORRUPT SPORTS IN THE FUCKING WORLD… completely bullshit…. That’s approach I’ll by no means pay a ppv once more…. #boxing
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 28, 2023
Francis gained the day he signed that contract and once more tonight
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) October 28, 2023
If im Tyson im giving Francis that belt, suppose it's a great resolution however nonetheless, hats off to Francis greater than only a puncher
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) October 28, 2023
So I suppose boxing has actually unhealthy judges too 🤷♂️🤷♂️
— Funky (@Benaskren) October 28, 2023
Virtually! By no means doubt that man once more. @francis_ngannou what a beast! #furyvsngannou
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) October 28, 2023
My subsequent combat is gonna be on this planet of boxing. However fuck me it’s one corrupt shambles of a factor. Francis gained that truthful and sq.. Both approach he gained it doesn’t matter what. Unfortunate Fury…Not a nasty combat. Goodnight.
— DT (@darrentill2) October 28, 2023
However MMA fighters can’t field proper ?🤔? Congratulations @francis_ngannou 🦾 option to characterize one hell of a combat 💯
— AJ “The Mercenary” McKee (@ajmckee101) October 28, 2023
Francis!!! Tremendous spectacular and you can also make the argument of him successful this! Conor pioneered the way in which for this, and Francis Ngannou busted the gates broad open! That is proof that with the appropriate preparation that the MMA guys can greater than cling with the most effective boxers round. FTR I…
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 28, 2023
Proud within the identify of all of the ufc fighters ! Good job @francis_ngannou !
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) October 28, 2023
Tyson fury misplaced and the boxing commentary biased af dumbasses they should discover ways to field ..
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 28, 2023
In opposition to all odds and popping out on TOP‼️Getting into the squared circle and going toe to toe with the best heavyweight in boxing. My brother @francisngannou …you shook up the WORLD‼️ 🌍 pic.twitter.com/bDcWF4Ysiw
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) October 29, 2023
An nearly good show towards one of many best of all time is one thing Francis Ngannou might have solely dreamed of. Now, all eyes are on the famous person from Cameroon as he prepares to make his subsequent transfer in fight sports activities.
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Discuss of potential fights towards Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and Dillian Whyte nonetheless persists for the 37-year-old, and this might not be the final time we see him compete in boxing.
Earlier than taking up any of these huge challenges, Ngannou has his eyes on making his Skilled Fighters League debut early subsequent 12 months. Though no opponent has been approached as of but, the person himself has given a timeline for his imminent return to the cage.
What did Francis Ngannou need to say now that the mud has settled on his assembly with Tyson Fury?
Francis Ngannou was understandably upset along with his defeat however dealt with it phenomenally within the ring. Displaying assist for his opponent and asserting that he is right here to problem himself and probably take over the game had been the standout moments from his in-ring interview.
As soon as the mud settled on the heavyweight affair, the knockout artist spoke out on social media and gave his ideas on the extremely controversial split-decision outcome.
Many had believed the previous UFC standout had performed sufficient to stroll away with the win and Tyson Fury’s 0, however two of the three judges disagreed with the general public. Reacting to the defeat, Ngannou despatched pictures on the officers and Fury for the result.
Tyson ought to say thanks to these 2 judges as a result of I didn't win this combat 🙄#FuryvsNgannou #RiyadhSeason
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) October 29, 2023
