Tyson Fury Faces Controversy Over 'Illegal Elbow' in Victory Against Francis Ngannou
Controversy Surrounds Tyson Fury's Victory Over Francis Ngannou In a highly anticipated crossover clash between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, the Gypsy King's victory has been marred by allegations of an "illegal elbow." Fury's performance not only raised eyebrows due to its unorthodox style but also because of an elbow incident during the fight. Despite the contentious nature of the match, Tyson Fury secured a split decision win, with scorecards reading 95-94 in favor of the challenger and 96-93, 95-94 in favor of the lineal heavyweight champion. Many fans and pundits expressed their disagreement with the judges' decision, with some believing Ngannou had done enough to win, especially after he sent Fury to the canvas in the third round. Richie Woodhall, a commentator, expressed his skepticism, stating, "He's been very lucky there. Let's put it into perspective, very lucky indeed. I don't agree with that; I think we all feel Ngannou won it." Carl Frampton shared a similar sentiment, saying, "I thought Ngannou won that fight. At times I could not believe what I was watching. Francis came into his first boxing match and was fighting the heavyweight champion of the world; how was he supposed to win? But in my eyes, he won. He boxed beautifully at times." The controversial outcome has raised questions about the future of both fighters, with Tyson Fury signaling his intent to move forward with his boxing career, leaving the possibility of a rematch with Francis Ngannou in doubt.
