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Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou

Conor McGregor weighs in on the controversial Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou result

Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023

Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on Tyson Fury’s controversial split decision win over Francis Ngannou. Fury (34-0-1) and Ngannou (17-3 MMA) squared off in a sanctioned professional boxing match this afternoon on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout was scheduled for 10 three-minute rounds and Fury’s WBC heavyweight title was not up for grabs.

Tyson Fury
Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury reacts following split decision win over Francis Ngannou

Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023

Tyson Fury shared his immediate reaction following his controversial split decision win over Francis Ngannou this evening in Saudi Arabia. Fury (34-0-1) and Ngannou (17-3 MMA) squared off in a sanctioned professional boxing match this afternoon on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout was scheduled for 10 three-minute rounds and Fury’s WBC heavyweight title was not up for grabs.

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Francis Ngannou

Pros react after Tyson Fury defeats Francis Ngannou by split decision

Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou served as the headliner of today’s DAZN Boxing pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia. Fury (33-0-1) was returning to action for the first time since December of 2022, where he scored a tenth-round TKO victory over Derek Chisora. Prior to that, ‘The Gypsy King’ had earned a sixth-round TKO victory over Dillian Whyte.

Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury, Boxing
Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury defeats Francis Ngannou by split decision (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - October 28, 2023

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou serves as the headliner of today’s DAZN Boxing pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia. Fury (33-0-1) will be returning to action for the first time since December of 2022, where he scored a tenth-round TKO victory over Derek Chisora. Prior to that, ‘The Gypsy King’ was coming off a sixth-round TKO victory over Dillian Whyte.

Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou
Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor weighs in on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury: "With power like that anything can happen"

Josh Evanoff - October 27, 2023

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has previewed the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ are set to face off tomorrow night in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the two will headline an ESPN pay-per-view card, in what will be Francis Ngannou’s first boxing match. Although, Tyson Fury is expected to enter as a massive favorite for the contest.

John Fury
Francis Ngannou

Video | John Fury challenges Mike Tyson to fight during Fury vs. Ngannou press conference

Harry Kettle - October 27, 2023

John Fury issued a challenge to his icon Mike Tyson during the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou press conference. It’s no secret that John Fury is quite an eccentric individual. For years now, he’s been by the side of his son Tyson Fury on his rise to the top of heavyweight boxing. In recent times, though, he’s become part of the story himself, largely due to his over-the-top personality.

Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal confirms plans for boxing match in early 2024: "Somebody is going to get killed"

Josh Evanoff - October 26, 2023

It appears that former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal is heading to boxing. ‘Gamebred’ famously retired following a loss to Gilbert Burns in April at UFC 287. The defeat was Jorge Masvidal’s fourth in a row, previously losing to Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. Prior to the event, the Miami native stated that he would retire with a defeat, and he kept his word.

Dillon Danis
Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis trashes VADA testing after Logan Paul’s results come back negative: “Old man in the room wasn’t even paying attention”

Josh Evanoff - October 26, 2023

Weeks after his boxing match with Logan Paul, Dillon Danis is still unhappy about the whole ordeal. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ faced off in the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury earlier this month. The bout was the first for Logan Paul in over two years. Meanwhile, the boxing match was the first of Dillon Danis’ career, and it showed as the ex-Bellator fighter was easily outboxed.

Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury
Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder expresses interest in Power Slap after attending live event: “I think I got a career in it”

Harry Kettle - October 26, 2023

Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder has expressed his interest in a potential Power Slap career in the future. Within the context of heavyweight boxing, few have ever hit harder than Deontay Wilder. The former world champion is notorious for his ability to knock opponents out with one devastating punch, and as we look ahead, it doesn’t seem as if he wants to stop anytime soon.

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury
Jake Paul

Tommy Fury confirms plans for Jake Paul rematch, slams KSI's appeal: "Load of s*it, he lost"

Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2023

Tommy Fury is done with KSI, but is down to face Jake Paul in the boxing ring once again. ‘TNT’ and ‘The Nightmare’ met on a DAZN pay-per-view main event earlier this month. Despite Tommy Fury entering the boxing match as a heavy favorite, he got much more than he expected from KSI. However, the fight was far from an exciting one, getting bashed by the likes of Jake Paul on social media.

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Alistair Overeem predicts first-round knockout for Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury: "Shock the world"

Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2023

Alistair Overeem is backing Francis Ngannou in his boxing match against Tyson Fury. This Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Predator’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ will clash. For Tyson Fury, the boxing match is the last thing standing between a December title unification with Oleksandr Usyk. Meanwhile, the bout will be the first of Francis Ngannou’s boxing journey, but Alistair Overeem is confident in him.

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou
Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury reveals why there isn't a rematch clause for his fight against Francis Ngannou

Cole Shelton - October 25, 2023

Tyson Fury doesn’t have a rematch clause in the contract for his bout against Francis Ngannou on Saturday. Fury and Ngannou are set to box on Saturday in Saudi Arabia in a very intriguing bout. ‘The Gypsy King’ enters the fight as a massive betting favorite, as many expect him to be too much for Ngannou. However, the former UFC heavyweight champion has been vocal with his confidence that he can KO Fury.

Tyson Fury and Alexander Volkanovski
Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury sends Alexander Volkanovski support after loss to Islam Makhachev: "Get back in there and kick ass!"

Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2023

Tyson Fury has sent Alexander Volkanovski some support after his loss at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ returned to the octagon over the weekend for a rematch with Islam Makhachev. In February, Alexander Volkanovski stepped up to face the lightweight champion, suffering a unanimous decision loss. However, stepping up on short notice, circumstances were much different heading into Saturday’s clash.

Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury explains why he thinks Francis Ngannou is more dangerous than Oleksandr Usyk

Cole Shelton - October 24, 2023

Tyson Fury believes Francis Ngannou is more of a dangerous opponent than Oleksandr Usyk will be. Fury is set to return to the ring on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia as he takes on the former UFC heavyweight champ in Ngannou. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that Fury is a massive favorite in, given the fact that it is Ngannou’s boxing debut.

KSI vs Tommy Fury
KSI

Report | KSI vs. Tommy Fury event did a fraction of the PPV buys initially reported

Susan Cox - October 24, 2023

The KSI vs. Tommy Fury event apparently did a fraction of the PPV buys initially reported. The Prime Card featuring KSI vs Tommy Fury, billed as ‘Judgement Day’ took place on Saturday, October 14th at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou unbothered by criticism ahead of Tyson Fury clash: "I don't care, it's my show man!"

Josh Evanoff - October 23, 2023

Francis Ngannou doesn’t really care about what critics think ahead of his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently slated to clash this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the boxing match will be the first of his combat sports career, as he will enter a massive underdog. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is coming off a knockout win over Derek Chisora in December.

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Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury tells Francis Ngannou the combination sequence he will use to knock him out during face-to-face interview

Harry Kettle - October 23, 2023

Tyson Fury has told Francis Ngannou what combination he plans to finish him with in their boxing showdown this weekend. This Saturday, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will collide in a major crossover boxing bout. The expectation is that ‘The Gypsy King’ will walk away with a convincing victory, but the power punching of Ngannou certainly makes this a more unpredictable affair. For many, the focus has already shifted to Fury taking on Oleksandr Usyk, but the novelty of this match-up is still pretty intriguing.

Michael Bisping, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.
Jake Paul

Michael Bisping rejects talk of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz 2: "Rematch nobody wanted to see"

Josh Evanoff - October 20, 2023

Michael Bisping doesn’t seem interested in seeing Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz in the boxing ring again. Earlier this week, ‘The Problem Child took to social media to announce that he would be returning in December. As of now, Jake Paul’s next opponent hasn’t been announced but might end up being Nate Diaz. Earlier this week, the latter took to social media to call for a rematch, much to the dismay of Michael Bisping.