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      Francis Ngannou’s manager reveals he earned ‘more than all UFC fights combined’ in Tyson Fury bout

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU’S agent Marquel Martin has revealed his client made more money fighting Tyson Fury than in all his previous UFC bouts combined.The Predator shocked the world by dropping the heavyweight world champion in the third round of their blockbuster clash.
      Francis Ngannou is believed to have earned £8.2million from his Tyson Fury fightCredit: Reuters
      Ngannou did not earn £8m in all his UFC fights combined claims his managerCredit: Getty
      But he left Saudi Arabia disappointed as Fury scored a controversial points win.
      However Ngannou did not leave empty-handed as he picked up the biggest cheque of his fighting career.
      Martin revealed the Cameroonian received a bigger purse for the contest than in all of his previous UFC fights combined.
      He told The MMA Hour: “It’s up there. I would say up there. Multiples upon multiples upon multiples [more than the UFC],
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      “I saw a statement, and let me make this clear — someone said, I forget who it was, that, ‘Oh, between the fights that he missed out on or whatever, he still fumbled the bag.’
      “You’re absolutely incorrect. I know what the pay-per-view numbers look like. I know what he would have gotten paid [in the UFC].
      “Still, you add up all of that, whatever you want to say, no, Francis did not fumble the bag. He’s gotten, [with] just that one fight, more than everything he could have made [in the UFC] combined.”
      Ngannou, 37, had 14 fights in the UFC – one of which came as a defending champion.
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      It is believed the veteran fighter picked up £8.2million for fighting the Gypsy King.
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      Conor McGregor agrees to fight KSI after being confronted by Derek Chisora at Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

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      CONOR McGREGOR agreed to fight old rival KSI after being confronted by Derek Chisora in Saudi Arabia. McGregor embarked on a bizarre feud with the YouTuber-turned boxer after challenging KSI to a bare-knuckle scrap.
      Conor McGregor agreed to fight KSI after being confronted by Derek ChisoraCredit: TNT SPORTS
      KSI has been involved in a bizarre feud with McGregorCredit: Getty
      Chisora, 39, is a friend and training partner of KSI’s and asked the UFC legend when the two will fight.
      McGregor responded: “Tomorrow, if he’s here tonight! We’re fighting him on the same card. We’re on the same card in March.”
      The Irishman’s embrace with Chisora came on the night Tyson Fury, 35, controversially beat ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37 on points.
      McGregor, 35, has boxed only once before, losing to American great Floyd Mayweather, 46, in ten rounds.
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      The money-spinning spectacle kickstarted the new age of crossover fights including boxers, MMA stars and social media influencers.
      KSI, 30, is a pioneer of the YouTube boxing scene and suffered his first loss in October, against Fury’s younger brother Tommy, 24.
      Mid-way through the fight, McGregor posted: “Ya know what. Me and KSI is an exciting fight.
      “A juicy nixer I used to call them back when I was a plumber now I’m on the lambo yacht he’s in a huracan.”
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      KSI has appealed his disputed points loss but announced he will take time out from boxing while McGregor was called out by Tommy.
      Tommy told Fight Hub TV: “I would love to share the ring with Conor McGregor, and if Conor wants it next, I’ll 100 per cent share the ring with him.
      “I’m a fan of Conor McGregor. I like him. He’s a good man who got me into UFC.
      “If he wants to share the ring, my hand is there, the offer is there. I’ll have Conor next.”
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      Nate Diaz offered stunning £12.3MILLION for Jake Paul rematch in MMA but UFC legend ‘hiding behind a rock’

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      NATE DIAZ has been offered £12.3MILLION to rematch Jake Paul in MMA – but he is “hiding behind a rock”. Paul, 26, beat the ex-UFC star in his boxing return over ten rounds in August and immediately called out Diaz, 38, to fight in the cage.
      Jake Paul has offered Nate Diaz a rematch in MMACredit: Getty
      The YouTuber-turned prizefighter signed with the Professional Fighters League this year with his MMA debut set for 2024.
      And PFL owner Donn Davis laid out a challenge to Diaz as Paul searches for his first opponent in the cage.
      Davis said on The MMA Hour: “If we could ever put together Jake versus Nate, if Nate would stop weaseling out and complaining about that MMA fight with Jake.
      “I respect Nate, he’s the people’s champ, he’s a man’s man, he’s stand up as all stand up.
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      “But, he said, ‘I’ll do it in the PFL SmartCage two minutes after the [Paul boxing fight], he’s got a standing offer of between $10 and $15 million (£8.2m and £12.5m), and he’s hiding behind a rock.
      “Ten-15 million, biggest payday of his life. He gets beat by Jake and he’s hiding behind a rock.”
      Diaz is yet to confirm his fighting future having walked out on the UFC to pursue his boxing bout with Paul.
      Paul meanwhile returns to the ring on December 15 and teased that it would be against a professional boxer.
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      And his business partner Nikisa Bidarian revealed Paul was due to face a 7-1 opponent until the visa issue struck.
      Bidarian said: “Just regarding Friday, December 15, there was a plan to announce Jake Paul’s opponent for that evening. 
      “Unfortunately, the opponent, which was a 7-1 boxer, has not been able to obtain a visa to come to the US.
      “So we’re currently reviewing alternative options for his opponent, but the plan is to try to announce it within the next two weeks.”
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      Francis Ngannou talks up super-fight with Deontay Wilder after Tyson Fury battle but hints it could have a huge twist

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has talked up a super-fight with Deontay Wilder – but there could be a twist. Ngannou swapped the MMA cage for the boxing ring for his crossover clash in Saudi Arabia against Tyson Fury.
      Francis Ngannou has talked up a super-fight with Deontay WilderCredit: YouTube
      Francis Ngannou floored Tyson FuryCredit: GETTY
      And he astonishingly dropped Fury and was desperately unfortunate to walk away on the losing end of a split-decision.
      Ngannou’s heroic performance has seen him leave the door open to more boxing bouts.
      He previously held talks to face Wilder before finalising a deal with Fury.
      The fight could now be re-visited but according to Ngannou, possibly in the cage.
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      He said on The MMA Hour: “I think that is a good idea.
      “In fact, we have spoken about that. In fact, that has been in the discussions. So that’s something that can potentially happen.
      “Deontay Wilder for a couple of months, for a little while now, has been training MMA. Because there is an option here.
      “Nothing is set, but it’s been something been coming to my ear, to my attention, so that’s something that makes sense.
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      “He’s really serious about MMA. I know a lot of people talk, ‘I’m going to do this in boxing and do that in MMA.’
      “But Deontay Wilder is very interested in MMA and even to step in the octagon for MMA and MMA only.”
      Wilder, 38, has previously called for a two-bout deal with Ngannou, 37, to fight in both boxing and MMA.
      Ngannou walked out on the UFC to pursue boxing while also signing for the Professional Fighters League.
      PFL owner Donn Davis – who gave his blessing to the heavyweight to box – has welcomed Wilder over to the cage.
      Davis said: “What would I think would be fascinating? Deontay Wilder in a mixed rules fight. I always say, what do I want to see?
      “I know a lot about boxing and a lot about MMA, but I’m not a savant. I’m not a deep, deep, deep insider.
      “So I like to test, what do I think millions of people would love to see? I think that’s the most interesting thing we could all see.”
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      Francis Ngannou in sensational talks to fight Deontay Wilder after heroic display against Tyson Fury, Malik Scott says

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      DEONTAY WILDER is in sensational talks to fight Francis Ngannou, his trainer Malik Scott said. Ex-UFC champion Ngannou made his professional boxing debut in Saudi Arabia against undefeated star Tyson Fury.
      Francis Ngannou could fight Deontay WilderCredit: AFP
      Wilder previously held talks to face NgannouCredit: Getty
      And the Cameroonian ring novice had Fury down in round three and desperately unlucky to walk away with a split-decision loss.
      The heroic display has left Ngannou open to more boxing bouts and according to Wilder’s coach Scott, they could be next.
      He told FightHype: “We’re already in communications about it.
      “He’s an option now, and we’re going to see where things go. Yeah, absolutely,”
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      Ngannou, 37, held talks to fight Wilder before finalising a deal with Fury, 35.
      The Bronze Bomber, 38, also walked away to focus on a blockbuster with Anthony Joshua, 34, in the Middle East.
      But those negotiations have also since cooled with the heavyweight super-fight looking more likely in the new year.
      Wilder has even teased a switch to MMA and Ngannou – recently signed to the Professional Fighters League – is open to a two-bout deal.
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      He said on The MMA Hour: “We have spoken about that. In fact, that has been in the discussions. So that’s something that can potentially happen.
      “Deontay Wilder for a couple of months, for a little while now, has been training MMA. Because there is an option here.
      “Nothing is set, but it’s been something been coming to my ear, to my attention, so that’s something that makes sense.
      “He’s really serious about MMA. I know a lot of people talk, ‘I’m going to do this in boxing and do that in MMA.’
      “But Deontay Wilder is very interested in MMA and even to step in the octagon for MMA and MMA only.”
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      Emotional Conor McGregor fights back tears recalling leg break as he reveals return timeline amid UFC 300 rumours

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      CONOR MCGREGOR fought back a wave of emotions as he reflected on his hiatus from the octagon.The Irishman, 35, hasn’t set foot inside the cage since breaking his leg in his Las Vegas trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier two-and-a-half years ago.
      Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg two-and-a-half years agoCredit: AP
      The former two-division champion is fighting fit and ready to return to the cageCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMA
      The Notorious was overcome with emotion when asked about his journey back to full healthCredit: MMA JUNKIE
      McGregor is fighting fit and ready to return to action next year after a long and arduous recovery, although he still bears the psychological scars of that fateful night in Sin City.
      The Notorious said this past weekend: “I’ve been kept from my living for almost three years now.
      “Understand that. I came through what I came through. I’m sitting on an injury and a loss.
      “You hear what Alexander Volkanovski said? I relate. I must return to my way of living.
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      “This is my job. It’s beyond frustrating. … I just want the date. Give me the date, please. That’s it.”
      McGregor put the wheels in motion for his long-awaited comeback fight with Michael Chandler by re-entering the USADA drug testing pool.
      Although the UFC’s partnership with the anti-doping agency ends on December 31, they plan to keep McGregor on ice for the six months he would’ve required to be in the pool had a new deal been reached.
      That lines up perfectly for a blockbuster return in April, the month UFC 300 is expected to take place.
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      And that timeline works perfectly for the Dubliner, who said: “I’m happy with April.
      “I would’ve loved it earlier, but if I’m to be honest and be realistic, for my fans, I want to put in a good run, build myself back, and that’s it.
      “It’s looking like April, mixed martial arts.”
      Former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Chandler was announced as the opposite half of McGregor’s comeback fight back in February.
      McGregor has flirted with several other bouts on social media in recent months but believes Chandler is still his most likely opponent.
      The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion said: “It’s whoever they want.
      “I won’t ever say no. I just want a date. I won’t ever say no to no one, yeah?
      “Chandler is what it seems to be. It does not matter to me as long as I get back in there.”
      Conor McGregor will be welcomed back to the octagon by Michael ChandlerCredit: TWITTER@THENOTORIOUSMMA More

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      Battered Tyson Fury reveals reason why Francis Ngannou didn’t win fight after being dropped by ex-UFC champ

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      TYSON FURY claims he has the stats to prove he wasn’t gifted a victory in his Saudi showdown with boxing novice Francis Ngannou.The Gypsy King preserved his unbeaten record and a historic undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk with a narrow points victory over the former UFC champion.
      Tyson Fury narrowly defeated Francis Ngannou in their Saudi showdown at the weekendCredit: AFP
      The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round of their Riyadh RumbleCredit: GETTY
      WBC king Fury is adamant he did enough to have his hand raisedCredit: REUTERS
      Fury was left red-faced when he was dropped in the third round, which many believe was enough for Ngannou to have his hand raised.
      The WBC heavyweight champion landed less than a third of the punches he threw in the Riyadh Rumble but was still more accurate than the MMA man-mountain.
      He said: “I’m not a boxing judge, but I can clearly see he didn’t win the fight by the punch stats.”
      Fury is adamant that all three judges would have awarded The Predator a historic victory had he done enough to earn it.
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      He told iFL TV: “And if he would’ve won the fight, they would’ve given it to him. Wouldn’t they?
      “It wasn’t my own show, was it? We were both away fighter?”
      Fury, 35, can now focus on his long-overdue showdown with Usyk after playing and almost getting burned by the Ngannou fire.
      But promoter Frank Warren insists the proposed December 23 date is now OFF the table.
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      The stats from the fight show Fury landed more punches overall and in the majority of the rounds
      He said: “It is too soon to talk about what Tyson does right now but the Usyk fight is signed.
      “It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd. It was crazy for some people to suggest that it could still go ahead on the 23rd.
      “He is 35 years old and has just done a 12-week training camp and has just been in a tough fight.
      “He needs a break with his family, he needs to switch off and we will announce the date when we are ready. But the fight is signed. The fight will happen.
      “It will happen early in the new year, late January or February. It will be up to Tyson, it is his body.
      “He wasn’t smashed to bits at all but he needs a break.”
      Usyk, however, is adamant it’s December or bust for their showdown, telling Boxing King Media: “Uncle Frank says some sneaky things.
      “We have a contract that says the fight has to take place on Dec 23rd.
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      “Let Fury vacate his title first, then he can take his rest… Tyson – we must fight, we must do it, Dec 23rd.
      “See you in the ring. I love you.”
      Tyson Fury’s undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk looks set to take place in 2024Credit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou LIVE RESULT: Oleksandr Usyk says Dec 23 fight is still ON and gives Fury ultimatum

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has told Tyson Fury their undisputed Saudi decider has to happen on December 23 or NEVER.The Gypsy King crept over the line to narrowly beat MMA star Francis Ngannou after being DROPPED in the third round, and Frank Warren claimed his star man would NOT be fit for the Christmas cracker.
      But SunSport understands December 23 is written in the £200million three-fight contract and only a serious injury and bonafide doctor’s note can delay the bout by a couple of weeks – at most.

      RESULT: Tyson Fury beat Francis Ngannou (split decision)

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      Usyk’s ultimatum
      Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury it’s December 23 or bust for their historic undisputed title fight.
      He said: “Uncle Frank [Warren] says some sneaky things.
      “We have a contract that says the fight has to take place on Dec 23rd.
      “Let Fury vacate his title first, then he can take his rest.
      “Tyson – we must fight, we must do it, Dec 23rd. See you in the ring. I love you.”
      Hearn lost for words
      Eddie Hearn admits he was absolutely baffled by how Tyson Fury’s clash with Francis Ngannou went.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief said: “I’m absolutely lost for words.
      ‘Fury looked like he’d never laced up a pair of gloves before. I thought Ngannou won by two rounds.
      “Forget Fury vs Usyk, no-one’s interested, just give us Fury vs Anthony Joshua. AJ will knock Fury out inside six rounds.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ngannou’s thoughts on the scorecards
      Francis Ngannou reckons Tyson Fury owes a great deal to the two judges who scored their crossover clash in his favour.
      He wrote on social media: “Tyson should say thank you to those 2 judges because I didn’t win this fight.”
      Mike Tyson responds to robbery claim
      Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has dismissed claims that Francis Ngannou was robbed of victory over Tyson Fury.
      He said: “It wasn’t a robbery, because everybody knows the outcome.”
      Usyk advice
      Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he was shouting advice to Tyson Fury as he laboured to victory over Francis Ngannou.
      He told Boxing King Media: “At the knockdown, I said, ‘Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah – Francis, be careful, please!’
      “I said, ‘Tyson, jab, jab, move, jab!’
      “It’s true, I was a little bit nervous that our fight was possibly in jeopardy.
      “I even started to shout out to him some small things, like: ‘Use your jab, jab him faster.’ That’s it.
      Credit: GETTY
      Eye sore
      Tyson Fury has been left with a huge black eye on the left side of his face following his narrow win over Francis Ngannou.
      Looks like it’ll take a while to disappear.

      Fury tipped to retire after Ngannou embarrassment
      George Groves has tipped Tyson Fury to hang up his gloves after his narrow win over boxing novice Francis Ngannou.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “I’m not sure if he’ll ever box again, I think he might sail off into the sunset.
      “He will have got paid a lot of money.”
      Banter from Ngannou
      Tyson Fury’s pre-fight claim that losing to Francis Ngannou would be like Novak Djokovic losing to a table tennis player has been mocked by the MMA star.
      Ngannou shared a snap of himself staring over a felled Fury, who he dropped in the third round, on his Twitter and Instagram pages.
      His accompanying caption read: “Table Tennis champion of the world.”
      Credit: Getty
      Judges’ scorecards
      The judges’ scorecards for Tyson Fury’s controversial victory over Francis Ngannou have been revealed.
      The fight was a close one, to say the least.

      Usyk’s ultimatum
      Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury that it’s now or never for their undisputed title fight after The Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren poured cold water on the fight coming to fruition for December 23.
      He said:“I don’t think anything about Tyson Fury’s performance, I let him think about me.
      “I just need him on December 23.
      “The fight is happening on December 23, we have it in the contract It’s December 23 or never.”
      Credit: GETTY
      Hearn confident after Fury display
      Eddie Hearn is confident that Anthony Joshua would knock out Tyson Fury.
      The claim comes after Fury’s controversial win over Francis Ngannou.
      And Hearn reckons that AJ would see off the Gypsy King in “six rounds”.
      Eubank Jr gives opinion
      Chris Eubank Jr has claimed that Francis Ngannou should have been awarded the win over Tyson Fury.
      The boxer joked that the Gypsy King had spent too much time “filming Netflix documentaries”.
      He posted: “Watching from ringside I thought Ngannou won the fight.
      “It was close but he was the aggressor, landed heavier shots & scored a knockdown.
      “Fury deserved to lose after having so much trouble against a man who has never boxed before… too much time filming Netflix specials not enough time in the gym I’m guessing. Unlucky Francis.”
      Fight ‘fix’ spotted
      Boxing fans claim to have spotted the moment that they “knew” Tyson Fury’s win over Francis Ngannou was “fixed”.
      After the fact, Ngannou told ESPN that even Fury would admit that he won the fight.
      Fans were left even more unhappy at an exchange between the Gypsy King and promoter Frank Warren moments before the decision was revealed.
      Many social media users appeared to believe that Warren told Fury: “Don’t worry, you’ve got this.”
      Fury was then alleged to have replied: “Of course.”

      Ngannou on boxing going forward
      I feel great, I feel fantastic, I’m very happy.
      It didn’t go my way. I want to thank … the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for giving me this opportunity to prove people wrong one more time again.
      I’m just a fighter and I’m ready to fight any time soon. We can run it back again and I’m sure I’m going to get better.
      This was my first boxing match. Great experience. I’m not giving any excuse. I know I came up short but I’m going to go back and work harder.
      With a little more experience next time, a little more feeling of the game, and come back even stronger. Because, at first, I was a little nervous.
      This new sport that I never did, that I don’t really feel it, now I know I can do this s***. Now, baby, get ready. A wolf is in the house. I’m going to bite some s***.Francis Ngannou
      Rematch?
      In a word? No.
      Tyson Fury reiterates that there is no rematch clause in the contract, and instead turns his attention to Oleksandr Usyk.
      He said: “No rematch clause. I would like to do it again down the line but we got Usyk to deal with.
      “That’s what next for us.”
      Ngannou worried Warren
      Frank Warren has admitted that he expected Francis Ngannou to be better than many gave him credit for,
      He said: “Ngannou was much better than people expected him to be. He can box.
      “As soon as he shaped up I thought ‘f***ing hell this kid can box’.
      “People were talking like Ngannou was some sort of nerd, f***ing computer nerd, fighting in a joke fight. 
      Paul’s reaction to knockdown
      Jake Paul could not contain himself after seeing Tyson Fury knocked down by Francis Ngannou.
      Reacting to the event live, the Problem Child said: “Are you f***ing serious? Are you f***ing serious? Oh my God!
      “He’s got to go crazy on him.”

      Usyk fight delayed
      Tyson Fury’s £150million December 23 undisputed decider with Oleksandr is OFF and could be delayed until as late as FEBRUARY.
      Fury promoter Frank Warren confirmed that his Halloween howler has now probably nudged the four-belt showdown well past Crimbo and toward a bloody Valentine’s date.
      The hall-of-fame Queensberry promoter said: “It is too soon to talk about what Tyson does right now but the Usyk fight is signed.
      “It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd. It was crazy for some people to suggest that it could still go ahead on the 23rd.
      “He needs a break with his family, he needs to switch off and we will announce the date when we are ready. But the fight is signed. The fight will happen.
      “It will happen early in the new year, late January or February. It will be up to Tyson, it is his body.
      What Fury said
      Tyson Fury said in the ring his narrow victory “wasn’t in the script”.
      Fury said: “That definitely wasn’t in the script. He’s a lot better of a boxer than we thought he’d be.
      “He’s a very awkward man, and he’s a good puncher, and I respect him a lot.
      “He was very awkward, he wasn’t coming forward; he was waiting for me to throw my punches then looking to counter.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ngannou told to use Superman punch
      Mike Tyson admitted that he told Francis Ngannou to use his Superman punch against Tyson Fury.
      Although he did admit that he did not teach him how to do it.
      Credit: instagram
      Punch stats

      Woods on Ngannou
      Laura Woods took to social media to praise Francis Ngannou following his controversial defeat to Tyson Fury.
      She wrote: “Could have/ should have gone down as one of the biggest shocks in history.
      “What a wonderful, gracious man.”

      Uysk reaction
      Oleksandr Usyk looked stunned when Tyson Fury was knocked down by Francis Ngannou.
      The Ukrainian’s reaction was captured by cameras as he watched his rival be stunned by the MMA star.
      Credit: TNT SPORT
      Hearn on Fury result
      Eddie Hearn slammed Tyson Fury’s performance against Francis Ngannou and claimed that he should have lost the fight.
      Hearn told media: “Ngannou had never boxed before, and fair play to him.
      “I mean, I don’t think he was overly impressive, but Fury looked like he had never laced up boxing gloves before.
      “Ngannou won that fight by two rounds.”
      Credit: Getty
      Lewis backs Fury win
      Lennox Lewis believed that Tyson Fury was rightly given the win after his clash with Francis Ngannou.
      He told TNT Sport: “I thought Tyson Fury won. He was throwing a lot of punches.
      “He was getting that jab going, Francis Ngannou really surprised me – he showed really good poise, patience. 
      “You could tell that he was waiting for that perfect opportunity and he threw a punch when Tyson Fury was off balance.
      “The fundamentals weren’t there from him, he wasn’t 100 per cent.
      “This was like a warm up fight to the big fight for me.”
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