Francis Ngannou Calls for Sanctions on Judges Following Fury Fight
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, is calling for sanctions against the judges who officiated his recent fight against Tyson Fury. The two fighters met in a 10-round boxing match in Saudi Arabia, where Fury emerged victorious in a close split decision. Despite his loss, Ngannou has spoken out against the judges' decision. In an interview on his YouTube channel, Ngannou expressed his disappointment and questioned the judges' scoring, saying, "I'm confident that I won that fight, but I wasn't surprised of what happened last night. I think it's a shame for boxing. I think it's a shame for this sport. I think those judges or whoever, they should be sanctioned. I want to understand why those judges judge like that." Ngannou also expressed his desire for a rematch with Fury, although he acknowledged that Fury might be focused on a bout with Oleksandr Usyk. He said, "I think Tyson is going to fight Oleksandr Usyk. I don't know when exactly, so I don't know when we will be able to do the rematch, but I do believe we're going to run this back. In the meantime, I still have some MMA fights. I might go to PFL, get some fights and then come back to boxing." Impressive Debut for Ngannou in Boxing Arena Ngannou made a remarkable transition from the MMA world to the boxing ring. Despite the loss, he stunned fans and critics with his performance, particularly in the third round when he knocked Fury down with a powerful left hook. Many believe the fight was much closer than anticipated, and Ngannou's performance earned him respect in the boxing community. Fans and fighters alike were quick to react to the bout. Some believed that Ngannou had won the fight and questioned the judges' decision. Others praised Ngannou's boxing skills and his ability to challenge Fury, one of the top heavyweight boxers in the world. Despite the controversy, Tyson Fury remains undefeated. He had previously signed a contract to fight Oleksandr Usyk, but the fight may be delayed due to the physical toll Fury endured during his match with Ngannou. Fury expressed his intention to take some time off to recover and spend time with his family before returning to the ring, possibly in 2024. Ngannou's call for sanctions against the judges adds another layer of intrigue to the world of boxing, as fans and fighters continue to debate the outcome of the "Battle of the Baddest." The Future of Fury and Ngannou in Boxing Tyson Fury, after the controversial win against Ngannou, has announced his intention to take a break and return to the ring in 2024. Despite his previous retirements from the sport, Fury seems committed to continuing his boxing career, seeking more significant achievements and lucrative opportunities. For Francis Ngannou, the transition to boxing has opened new doors in his combat sports journey. His impressive debut has garnered admiration from fans and experts, and he remains focused on making his mark in both MMA and boxing. While a rematch with Fury is uncertain, Ngannou's willingness to continue exploring opportunities in the boxing world demonstrates his dedication to pursuing greatness. As fans await future developments, the "Battle of the Baddest" between Fury and Ngannou has left a lasting impact on the combat sports landscape and set the stage for intriguing matchups in the future.
