Mike Tyson, a former unified champion and a part of Francis Ngannou’s training team, has voiced his reaction to the WBC’s decision to include Ngannou in their top 10 heavyweight rankings following his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. Tyson expressed his disagreement, stating that the ranking was "too low" for the MMA star. Despite having just one professional boxing match, where Ngannou suffered a loss, his performance against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia drew attention. Ngannou displayed remarkable resilience and even scored a knockdown in the third round, challenging the WBC champion before ultimately losing via a split decision. Tyson defended Ngannou's ranking, emphasizing the fighter's commendable effort against Fury, one of the greatest heavyweights in the sport's history. Tyson highlighted Ngannou’s courage in stepping into the boxing ring for the first time against such a formidable opponent, suggesting that the Cameroonian-Frenchman deserves greater recognition for his display. Ngannou’s future in boxing remains uncertain, given Fury's announcement of a highly anticipated undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk on February 17th next year. Although a rematch with Fury is off the table for now, Ngannou previously committed to honoring a deal to compete in MMA within the Professional Fighters League. The reaction from boxing legend Mike Tyson adds fuel to the debate surrounding Ngannou's ranking, underscoring the MMA fighter's impact and the controversial nature of his placement in the esteemed WBC rankings after just one boxing bout. As Ngannou navigates between MMA and boxing, the sports world eagerly anticipates his next move, acknowledging the intrigue and speculation his prowess generates across combat sports.