Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Pictures after the fight ironically reveal the true story of fight

A day after the mega-boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, fans are still hung over about what transpired in Riyadh on Saturday. While the decision was read in favour of Fury, fans are still engaged in the debate regarding the result of the match. According to many enthusiasts, it was a fair result whereas many are touting the bottom line as a robbery.

3 things you need to know

• Tyson Fury was adjudged the winner of the fight against Francis Ngannou
• Ngannou inflicted a vicious KO on Fury in Round 3 of the match
• From Cristiano Ronaldo to Conor McGregor several celebrities were in attendance at the event

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Fury vs Ngannou boxing bout: Francis Ngannou makes a mark in his Pro Boxing debut

Considering how he fared in his debut pro boxing fight, the entire fight fraternity is impressed with the approach Ngannou took against Fury. Following the heavy exchanges in the initial rounds, it became largely clear that the former UFC Heavyweight Champion was not playing like any underdog in the match. The slugfest continued and in the 3rd Round there emerged the biggest talking point in the match when Francis Ngannou dropped the Gypsy King on the mat. The knockout blew the roof up and at one moment it appeared that Ngannou had pulled off the impossible. However, Fury returned to his feet and kept his composure to secure a split decision win eventually.

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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou boxing bout: Fury is all battered and bruised after the match

The fight has got the entire world talking and many are questioning the close call. Why the fans are questioning the result? While it was close on the judges' scorecard, the images that have come in the aftermath suggest that Francis Ngannou has given Tyson Fury a run for his money. A damaged left eye and weariness on the face are the evidence of the punishment that Fury suffered in the match.

Thus, the matter has kept the fuel and Ngannou is also of the view that Fury has only the judges to thank. While the result is not bound to change the match will go down as one of the contests which could have jolted the entire world of combat sports. An MMA artist entering the field of boxing and butchering arguably the biggest name of the sport is a rare sport that became a reality, which the fans took joy in. The result has laid the foundation for a rematch, which if materialises will decide who is indeed the “Baddest Man on the Planet”.