EPISODE · Nov 2, 2023 · 20 MIN
What is really happening in the boxing world featuring Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou
from TheThoughtcastPodcast · host TheThoughtcastPodcast
The Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury fight was a highly anticipated event, but it did not live up to expectations. There were a number of problems with the fight, including: * **Ngannou's lack of boxing experience:** Ngannou is a world-class MMA fighter, but he had never boxed professionally before. Fury, on the other hand, is one of the best boxers in the world. Ngannou's lack of boxing experience was evident throughout the fight, even with that he was landing punches and defended himself against Fury's superior boxing skills. * **The size difference:** Ngannou is a much bigger and stronger fighter than Fury. However, Fury's boxing skills and movement didn't really allowed him to overcome Ngannou's size and strength. * **The refereeing:** The refereeing in the fight was also questionable. There were a number of instances where Ngannou was allowed to continue fighting despite being clearly hurt. Additionally, the referee did not give Ngannou the win regardless have more punches than fury and knocking fury down. Overall, the Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury fight was a disappointing event. Ngannou's lack of boxing experience and the size difference between the two fighters didn't really played a major role in the outcome of the fight. Additionally, the refereeing in the fight was questionable. Here are some additional problems that have been raised about the fight: * **The fight was not sanctioned by a major boxing sanctioning body.** This means that the fight did not have to follow the same safety protocols and rules as other major boxing fights. * **The fight was hyped as a clash of boxing and MMA, but it was essentially a boxing match.** Ngannou was not allowed to use any of his MMA skills, such as takedowns and submissions. This made the fight less exciting for some fans. Despite the problems, the Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury fight was a major financial success. It generated over $100 million in revenue, and it was watched by millions of people around the world. This suggests that there is still a strong demand for boxing, even if the sport is facing a number of challenges. https://koji.to/TheThoughtCastpodcast
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