'Boxing Is Corrupt' – Canelo Álvarez, Nate Diaz, & Other Fighters React To Francis Ngannou Shocking The World In Decision Loss To Tyson Fury

On Saturday night, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou made his long-awaited professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury.

Having departed mixed martial arts’ biggest stage at the start of this year in pursuit of improved contractual terms and a venture to a different combat sport, “The Predator” got his wish in the form of a highly anticipated showdown with the reigning WBC heavyweight titleholder.

The pair collided in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where a host of notable were in attendance. While that included fighting figures like Conor McGregor, Manny Pacquiao, and Israel Adesanya, mainstream celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Eminem, and Kanye West were also among those making up a star-studded guest list at the Kingdom Arena.

Along with fans around the world, they bore witness to an incredible display from Ngannou. While the Cameroonian was widely counted out beforehand, he dropped Fury in round three. And more than just going the distance with “The Gypsy King,” the ex-UFC star did enough to win in the eyes of many in the community.

In the end, however, it was Fury who exited the ring with another triumph. The British heavyweight kept his undefeated record in tact courtesy of a split decision victory after 10 rounds.

Tyson Fury WINS by SPLIT DECISION 👊

Should @Francis_Ngannou have gotten the decision? 👀#FuryNgannou pic.twitter.com/a7kF6AqnnZ

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 28, 2023

Combat Sports Fighters React To Fury vs. Ngannou

Unsurprisingly, the highly anticipated match and the result led to reactions from all corners of the combat sports community. That included the takes of active and former fighters, plenty of whom provided their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter).

Check out a collection of the best reactions below:

Opening Ceremony: 

This might be the longest broadcast to a main event ever #FuryvsNgannou

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 28, 2023

Holy shit get to the fight already!!

— Cody Brundage (@CodyBrundage185) October 28, 2023

This is why the UFC is the best haha #FuryvsNgannou

— Jake 'White Kong' Hadley (@JakeHadleyMMA) October 28, 2023

Starting to think I've got the wrong stream 🤔

— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) October 28, 2023

I’m getting Eurovision Song Contest vibes. Can we just watch the fight ? #FuryvsNgannou

— Leah McCourt (@leahmccourtmma) October 28, 2023

I didn’t pay my 30 quid for a fucking concert, get them in the ring #FuryvsNgannou

— Peter Queally (@peterqueally) October 28, 2023

Fury vs. Ngannou:

Wow Francis dropped him

— Jalin Turner (@JalinTurner) October 28, 2023

He's tired and reaching… LFG!!

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) October 28, 2023

No way! Francis gets the first big moment 🤩🤩 #FuryvsNgannou

— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) October 28, 2023

He better start leaving on Francis to get him tired ! #FuryvsNgannou

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 28, 2023

Worth the 30 haha https://t.co/qkocq2uoED

— Peter Queally (@peterqueally) October 28, 2023

Ngannou just swings differently to most #BattleOfTheBaddest #furyvsngannou

— “The Future” Ian Machado Garry (@iangarryMMA) October 28, 2023

Frank warrens face is comedy gold

— DT (@darrentill2) October 28, 2023

UNBELIEVABLE PERFOMANCE SO FAR…. #furyvsngannou

— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 28, 2023

Absolute madness

— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) October 28, 2023

And new…………….

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) October 28, 2023

The biggest upset in combat sports history!
Francis Ngannou just became the Lineal World heavyweight BOXING champion #furyvsngannou

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 28, 2023

I think Francis got that. #furyvsngannou

— Jalin Turner (@JalinTurner) October 28, 2023

What a showing by Francis Ngannou ! That’s a win for Francis regardless #furyvsngannou

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 28, 2023

Impressed with @francis_ngannou Good showing and representation of a mixed martial arts fighter.👊#furyvsngannou #furyngannou

— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) October 28, 2023

@francis_ngannou That’s why he’s the baddest man on the planet

— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) October 28, 2023

Wow come on Francis Ngannou won this fight! ✊🏾🤴🏿 👑

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 28, 2023

lol boxing is corrupt 😂😂

— Saidyokub Kakhramonov (@SaidYokubMMA) October 28, 2023

HUGE Win for @francis_ngannou
We don’t care what the judges said
Congrats 💪

— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) October 28, 2023

Ngannou won that. Stop it

— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) October 28, 2023

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.…

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 28, 2023

Almost! Never doubt that man again. @francis_ngannou what a beast! #furyvsngannou

— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) October 28, 2023

96-93?
Either Dana or John Fury must of been that judge

— DT (@darrentill2) October 28, 2023

😳

— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) October 28, 2023

Proud in the name of all the ufc fighters ! Good job @francis_ngannou !

— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) October 28, 2023

Tyson fury lost and the boxing commentary biased af dumbasses they need to learn how to box ..

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 28, 2023

@francis_ngannou did us all proud. No one thought it would be a close points victory. Great fight #FuryvsNgannou

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 28, 2023


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