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Morning Report: Francis Ngannou desires Tyson Fury rematch after his two Oleksandr Usyk losses

Francis Ngannou has a singular focus for his next potential boxing match: The man who welcomed him to the ring, Tyson Fury. This past Saturday saw Fury drop a unanimous decision to Oleksandr Usyk in another thrilling contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury is now 0-2 against Usyk after losing a split decision to the

Morning Report: Francis Ngannou desires Tyson Fury rematch after his two Oleksandr Usyk losses

Francis Ngannou has a singular focus for his subsequent potential boxing match: The person who welcomed him to the ring, Tyson Fury.

This previous Saturday noticed Fury drop a unanimous choice to Oleksandr Usyk in one other thrilling contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury is now 0-2 in opposition to Usyk after dropping a break up choice to the heavyweight champion this previous Might.

That’s not the one notable current break up for Fury. When Ngannou—a former UFC heavyweight champion and present PFL star—ventured into boxing, he was instantly thrown to the wolves in opposition to the then-undefeated Fury in October 2023. Ngannou shocked the world by knocking Fury down and arguably doing sufficient to attain a large upset, however two of the three judges scored the struggle in Fury’s favor.

Following the Usyk-Fury rematch, Ngannou was requested if he’d prefer to see Fury struggle fellow British standout Anthony Joshua, however he has his personal intentions of taking up “The Gypsy King.”

“What I need to see now’s Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou,” Ngannou advised Pro Boxing Fans. “That’s all what issues for me.”

Ngannou’s inspiring efficiency in opposition to Fury allowed him to ebook a bout with Joshua the next March that wasn’t almost as suspenseful. The way more skilled Joshua rocked Ngannou after which put him down for the depend in Spherical 2, leaving Ngannou winless in two boxing appearances.

Nonetheless, he’s lengthy maintained {that a} rematch with Fury is what he desires, even after a knockout of Renan Ferreira this previous October that served as each his PFL debut and his return to MMA.

As for the way he felt about Saturday’s scoring controversy with Fury adamant that he’d won the fight, Ngannou agreed that it ought to have been nearer than the unanimous 116-112 Usyk scorecards prompt.

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“I believe the struggle was fairly shut,” Ngannou mentioned. “I might have scored the struggle nearer than that, perhaps Usyk nonetheless wins. I imply, on the finish of the struggle I wasn’t certain that anyone is the winner as a result of all people may have been the winner. From my scorecard, it was nearer than that.”

Ngannou gave no assist for the AI judging gimmick launched Saturday. An automatic choose was a part of the published, although not the official scoring, and had the fight 118-112 for Usyk. Just like the precise judges, the AI closely favored Usyk within the last seven rounds, giving none to Fury. The odd 118 rating for Usyk is defined by a pair of 10-10 scores, one in Spherical 1 and the opposite in Spherical 12.

For Ngannou, the know-how simply isn’t the place it must be but to be taken critically.

“AI is likely to be clever, however AI don’t perceive the game correctly,” Ngannou mentioned. “It’s a person sport, it’s not a machine sport. I believe AI remains to be, no matter every little thing, it’s nonetheless a machine that function mechanically and rating based mostly on some—I don’t suppose AI has all of the specifics or the date to attain a boxing match in the present day. .. It’s nonetheless a trial. We are able to’t take that for credit score.”


TOP STORIES

Resolute. Tyson Fury has no doubt he deserved the nod in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Additionally resolute. Usyk fired back at promoter Frank Warren for his criticism of Saturday’s judges.

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VIDEO STEW

Usyk vs. Fury 2 post-fight present.

And relive the magic with MMA Combating’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew.

BKFC ICYMI.

Arnold Allen bakes a yuletide log. Says what it means, means what it says.

2Straws Q&A.

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Rivalries.


SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE

Particular breakfast for a particular man.

Difficult stuff.

Who did it greatest?

Stop. Get some help.

What say you, Paulo Costa?

when UFC provided you a struggle with me, you mentioned that you do not even know my title. Now you’re 1-4 in your final 5 fights and you’re posting silly photoshop pics to draw consideration. I’ve unfinished enterprise on February 1st. And after that I’m able to ask @ufc on your head…

— ikram_aliskerov (@ikram_aliskerov) December 21, 2024

Jokes.

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JOKES.


FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kaan Ofli (11-3-1) vs. Muhammad Naimov (11-3); UFC Saudi Arabia, Feb. 1

Brandon Royval (17-7) vs. Manel Kape (20-7); UFC Combat Evening, March 1


FINAL THOUGHTS

The vacation season is in full swing and I hope everybody had a terrific weekend and also you all get to spend time along with your family members over the following few days after which some.

And for those who’re not capable of see family and friends, deal with your self and love your self.

Take care, everybody.


EXIT POLL

Ballot

Who do you need to see Tyson Fury struggle subsequent?

This ballot is closed

  • 26%
    Francis Ngannou

    (56 votes)

  • 65%
    Anthony Joshua

    (140 votes)

  • 8%
    Different (go away remark beneath)

    (18 votes)



214 votes whole

Vote Now


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