In a highly anticipated boxing match, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury came out on top against former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou. The fight took place in Saudi Arabia, with Fury claiming a controversial split decision victory. While Ngannou put Fury down in round three with a left hook, two judges gave the decision in Fury’s favor with scores of 96-93 and 95-94. Only one judge scored it in Ngannou’s favor at 95-94.
Fury’s WBC heavyweight belt was not on the line, but the fight was still highly anticipated among boxing fans. In the opening round, Ngannou was tentatively using his jab, while Fury seemed content with a slower pace as he studied his opponent. However, in round two, Fury felt Ngannou’s power as a cut opened up on his forehead from a left hook.
In round three, Ngannou knocked Fury down, but Fury gathered himself and got back to his boxing. Despite the knockdown, Fury was able to catch Ngannou with a straight one-two combination in the fifth round. In the following rounds, Ngannou utilized his MMA skills by clinching and landing shots to the body and head.
The fight ultimately ended in a controversial split decision victory for Fury, who extended his unbeaten record to 35. Ngannou accepted the decision and stated that he would focus on improving his game to come back even better in the future. Fury’s victory means that he is now in talks for a future bout with fellow heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles
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