One of the most highly anticipated crossover fights in the history of combat sports took place on Saturday, as Tyson Fury welcomed Francis Ngannou to the world of boxing. The lineal heavyweight boxing champion, Fury, emerged victorious with a split decision win over Ngannou at Boulevard Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This monumental fight captivated fans and fighters alike, who had plenty to say leading up to, during, and after the bout. Explore the social media reactions from the MMA community on Fury vs. Ngannou below and visit the MMA Junkie live blog for comprehensive coverage of the entire event.
MMA JunkieArnold Allen: “Some Boxing legends in that hallway 👏🏼”
Sean Ross SappAriel Helwani: “The three kings never got to fight on the same card, but pretty damn cool to see Izzy and Usman walk Ngannou to the ring.”
Dan CanobbioDaniel Cormier: “How many cornermen does Tyson Fury have? I’ll be honest, the champ sure does have a presence about him. #FuryvsNgannou”
Derek BrunsonMatthew WellsCaposaGaston ReynoMax HollowayCaposaNolan King: “Francis Ngannou has busted Tyson Fury open – a cut on the forehead in Round 2. Fury keeps wiping it. #FuryNgannou”
Adam Martin: “Actually think Ngannou looks pretty decent in his boxing debut. Problem is I expect him to gas pretty soon. #furyngannou”
Ariel Helwani: “10-9 Ngannou. 19-19 after 2. Fury has a cut on his forehead.”
MacMallyCasey O’NeillTerrance McKinney: “Oh shit Francis with the knockdown”
Simon SamanoHenry CejudoJalin TurnerBrian Kelleher: “Wow Francis with the knockdown”
Jon Fitch: “Wow, Francis looks great. Staying tight and sharp with his punches. Scores a knockdown in round 3.”
Ken Hathaway: “Yoooooooooo. Do you believe in miracles?!”
Al Iaquinta: “Long and skinny Wilder is a stretch”
Jamahal HillDaniel CormierDanny SeguraAaron BronsteterIan GarryLuke Thomas: “Francis Ngannou has a great chin.”
Jake ShieldsRenato MoicanoMike BohnDan TomSaidyokub Kakhramonov: “Damn Francis did great did he win this?”
Demetrious Johnson: “The ending”
Jan Blachowicz: “MMA is the King of all sports.”
George GarciaNolan King: “Even if Francis Ngannou loses, that was one of the most incredible performances I’ve witnessed in combat sports given the circumstances. Insane. #FuryNgannou”
Bill AlgeoIan Heinisch: “The result”
Oscar Willis: “Roberto Duran just told me he thinks Tyson Fury lost, so do with that what you will.”
Gilbert Burns: “Wow come on Francis Ngannou won this fight! ✊🏾🤴🏿 👑”
Lerone MurphyAnthony PettisAbbey SubhanSodiq Yusuff: “Francis won the day he signed that contract and again tonight”
Roberto DuranVince MoralesJared VanderaaBen Askren: “So I guess boxing has really bad judges too 🤷♂️🤷♂️”
Dan IgeCharles JourdainA.J. McKee: “But MMA fighters can’t box right?🤔? Congratulations @francis_ngannou 🦾 way to represent one hell of a fight 💯”
Aljamain Sterling: “Francis!!! Super impressive and you can make the argument of him winning this! Conor pioneered the way for this, and Francis Ngannou busted the gates wide open! This is proof that with the right preparation that the MMA guys can more than hang with the best boxers around.”
Brian “Goze” Garcia: “A lot of people took an L tonight. Francis Ngannou accomplished so many things with this fight. He has his freedom from the UFC, his pockets are filled with money but most important of all, he controls his own destiny. Amazing performance! #furyvsngannou”
Jake PaulNate Diaz: “Tyson fury lost and the boxing commentary biased af dumbasses they need to learn how to box..”
Marcel DorffJosh Gross: “The false notion that Francis Ngannou was scared. Or that he didn’t deserve to be called the best heavyweight in MMA. All that crap he put up with should teach people something. Fighters should 100% be in control of their careers. Not fight brands or promoters or TV networks.”
Brad Pickett: “No one from any other sport is going to come in and have a close fight with anyone in the top 20 in the @UFC let alone a champion 🤦🏻♂️”
Nassourdine Imavov: “C’est honteux! Ngannou a gagné ce combat..”
Carlston Harris: “What a fight from Ngannou! He showed the world that he could be one of the best in boxing 🥊”
Paulie Malignaggi
This story originally appeared on MMA Junkie.
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