Tyson Fury Overcomes Knockdown to Defeat Francis Ngannou
TL;DR
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury narrowly avoids defeat in a non-title fight against former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou, winning on a split decision. Ngannou knocked down Fury in the third round but failed to capitalize on the opportunity, landing only six punches in the final two rounds. Fury landed more punches overall but Ngannou had more power shots. Fury expressed respect for Ngannou and stated he would like to fight him again in the future. Ngannou, despite the loss, felt positive about his performance and plans to continue working and improving in boxing.
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