LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard Mike Tyson, McGregor, and others react to Tyson Fury's 'robbery' win against Francis Ngannou.
Tyson Fury has walked out of Saudi Arabia with a win after he defeated Francis Ngannou in a non-title fight that has people on social media talking.
09:35 - 29.10.2023
Video shows moment Francis Ngannou 'destroyed' Tyson Fury with powerful Punch
Here is the moment where Ngannou made history by knocking down Fury with a thunder left hook.
On Saturday, Fury took on Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the highly anticipated bout, and it seemed the champion was going to receive his first loss.
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In the third round, Ngannou dropped Fury with a left hook giving the champion his seventh knockdown in his career.
Although Ngannou, had only begun boxing in January 2022, he was strong and posed a real threat to the British fighter who continued the battle and scored a few well-placed blows.
In the end, Fury prevailed by split decision, with two judges finding in favor of Fury (96-93 and 95-94) and one for the former UFC heavyweight champion (95-94).
Reactions to Robbery as Fury beats Ngannou
Following the bout, social media went crazy, with many people thinking the French-Cameroonian fighter ought to have prevailed.
LeBron James, the four-time NBA champion, reminded fans why he doesn't watch boxing after becoming extremely outraged by the decision.
On social media, he said, "Exactly why I don't watch boxing! C'mon man! 🤦🏾♂️"
Reigning 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid who is also from Cameroon said, "NO F WAY FRANCIS GOT ROBBED."
New Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard who is a rapper did not say much with a statement that said, "Wtf!?"
Fury will now need to prepare for his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk, which is slated for December 23 in Riyadh, despite the controversy.
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