Tyson Luke Fury vs. Francis Zavier Ngannou

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Aug 3, 2023.

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Gypsy King or The Predator?

Poll closed Oct 28, 2023.

  1. Fury on points

    24 vote(s)
    13.3%

  2. Fury by stoppage

    124 vote(s)
    68.9%

  3. Draw

    3 vote(s)
    1.7%

  4. Ngannou on points

    6 vote(s)
    3.3%

  5. Ngannou by stoppage

    23 vote(s)
    12.8%
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  1. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    I hear you man. I was equally as confused as you.
     
    kirk, Oct 28, 2023
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  2. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    tbh i might never watch boxing again after this, ive never been more embarrassed to be a boxing fan. i cant take the sport seriously if a guy with a 0 - 0 record can just come in and beat the HW champ of the world .
     
    Forza, Oct 28, 2023
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  3. humbug

    humbug In Vino Veritas Full Member

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    I think people need to change their perception when it comes to combat sports, every now and then anomalous situations like this take place.

    It's not like Ngannou is a volley ball player, he's an elite level stripped UFC heavyweight champion who's built like a brick **** house known for his striking ability. 270 pounds of sheer muscle, Fury couldn't put a dent in him, to be honest Fury couldn't do anything with Ngannou, his punches bounced off him and was over powered in the clinch. If Fury had kept his distance and used his jab he probably could have pot shot his way to to a boring lop sided UD.

    What surprised me the most was Ngannou didn't seem to tire. I thought he'd be dangerous for the first 3 - 4 rounds, get exhausted and get heavily outpointed in the second half of the fight.
     
    humbug, Oct 28, 2023
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  4. BCS8

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  5. drenlou

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    Top 20
     
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  6. Jab in the Face

    Jab in the Face Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't think any of the Top 5 guys knock him out bar Zhang.
     
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  7. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    Well im glad the myth of Tyson Fury being this absolute slickster with skills for days has finally been undone. Wallin should have ended that, but when he cannot run through you he looks lost.
     
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    TheShellofKell, Oct 28, 2023
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  8. Bart Allen

    Bart Allen New Member Full Member

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    The more I watch the fight I do wonder, and of course Toney's Reviews did say something similar on Ultra Tech's recent video:

    "It's because Fury was scared to commit. I truly believe Francis is the hardest puncher that [Fury] has ever fought and his counter punching was on point. Francis also controlled the outer foot control."

    What do you think?
     
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    Bart Allen, Oct 28, 2023
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  9. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    When you think about the landscape of the heavyweight division it is really quite bad. Most heavyweights besides Usyk, Wilder and AJ are somewhat flabby and overweight. Ngannou is in fantastic shape he is built like a beast and clearly has serious punching power. Maybe that’s all it takes when the landscape is this poor.
     
    MidniteProwler, Oct 28, 2023
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  10. NullaLexInk

    NullaLexInk Sometimes a fella's just gotta be movin' on Full Member

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    Definitely. Ngannou had enough pop to humble him, and he made it clear early on that if Fury wanted to tie up and push him around, he'd do it right back and win that fight because he has the better experience doing it. As a result he fought a bit skittish, not terribly dissimilar to how we've seen AJ do lately.
     
    NullaLexInk, Oct 28, 2023
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  11. drenlou

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    It's evaporated.
     
    drenlou, Oct 28, 2023
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  12. Jab in the Face

    Jab in the Face Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He couldnt get in the clinch and dominate like the past 8 opponents, Francis was similar size and stronger so Fury **** the bed.
     
    Jab in the Face, Oct 28, 2023
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  13. humbug

    humbug In Vino Veritas Full Member

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    Fury needs to make it right, Ngannou deserves a shot at the belt.
     
    humbug, Oct 28, 2023
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  14. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fury embarrassed himself and I am not shocked
     
    vargasfan1985, Oct 28, 2023
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  15. monaim

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    No. i want fury retire
     
    monaim, Oct 28, 2023
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