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In a surprising turn of events, WBC heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury expressed his amazement at UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's skills after their controversial split decision bout on October 29. Fury admitted, "He's given me one of my toughest fights in the last 10 years." The fight took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Fury narrowly secured the win despite a third-round knockdown by Ngannou.
Fury praised Ngannou as a strong and skilled fighter, stating, "He's a good puncher, and a lot better as a boxer than we thought he would ever be." The Cameroonian fighter, making his professional boxing debut, proved to be a formidable opponent, nearly defeating Fury
scores of 96-93 and 95-94, Fury faced accusations of robbery and racism on social media, with some fans questioning the decision. The fight concluded with uncertainty about Fury's next bout against Oleksandr Usyk due to a facial injury sustained during the match
