Boxing fans were stunned after Tyson Fury earned a controversial split-decision win over Francis Ngannou at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou, who was making his boxing debut, took Fury the distance. The former UFC champion looked ready to hand Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion, his first career loss. The victory appeared in hand, especially after he sent Fury to the mat in the third round with a vicious left hook, earning the only knock down in the fight.
FRANCIS JUST KNOCKED DOWN TYSON FURY pic.twitter.com/TgBPgWVpx5
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 28, 2023
However, the scorecards told a different story, as the judges official cards read as: 95-94 Ngannou, 96-94 Fury and 95-94 Fury.
Boxing fans were not happy to see Fury, who was a -1200 betting favorite, improve to 34-0-1 in his career.
"Dad, tell me about the night they robbed Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury." pic.twitter.com/MRu9q7ylsV
— Best Videos (@10SECVIDEOS) October 28, 2023
Francis Ngannou had so many doubters the past year. You know who you are.
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) October 28, 2023
“Francis fumbled the bag”
“Francis ruined his career”
“Francis is gonna get destroyed by Tyson Fury”
All of you were wrong.
Francis Ngannou is still the baddest man on the planet. pic.twitter.com/gclaibjdqS
Francis Ngannou after the judges robbed him and gave Tyson Fury the win pic.twitter.com/Qy9voGA89d
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) October 28, 2023
I love Tyson Fury but he easily lost this fight!! You just cannot bet on this sport… that’s the bottom line.. 💰💰💰 changes everything…. pic.twitter.com/JyWni4CymK
— Bill Krackomberger (@BillKrackman) October 28, 2023
BOXING IS RIGGED! Most corrupt sport.
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) October 28, 2023
Tyson Fury defeats Tyson Ngannou #furyvsngannou pic.twitter.com/RYbq7F5TrT
This match was rigged, how on earth did Tyson Fury win this match ?
— Engineer NJOMI JOEL 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲 (@njomitata) October 28, 2023
They cheating here was clear.#furyvsngannou pic.twitter.com/QCjKI0sk8D
Robbery, absolute robbery!
— Michael Morgan (@mikecmorgan) October 28, 2023
Ngannou shocked Tyson Fury and to be fair he surprised the world.
Francis really looked like he belonged in there. Sensational work!pic.twitter.com/PL2v48LsnM
Francis Ngannou may have lost a split decision to Tyson Fury but HE WON on so many levels. Respect! 🫡
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) October 28, 2023
FWIW I scored it for Ngannou ✍️pic.twitter.com/haQCxHs2gh
