The one time I wish I knew more about boxing. Some people think Ngannou shocked everyone while others say Fury coasted and wasn't trying.
To me, it looks like Fury didn't take the fight serious but wanted to make it look easy for him but felt Frank's power and knew it was gonna be riskier than initially thought. Them he got dropped and knew he had to try a little harder but still be very smart about it.
I also think the Judges protected him a bit.
It's like when I play ppl in foosball and don't immediately play to win.. I could spot someone doing that if I was watching foosball or hockey, but not boxing.
Fury said he came in taking the camp and fight as seriously as ever.
All of the actions tonight showed he DID NOT.
-He was grossly soft and out of shape even by his own poor sloppy body standards. Weight was high but not the same bulked up look as when he fought Wilder the 2nd time.
-He was visibly shell shocked and stunned in his corner at times. Genuine look of panic on his face at times. But he controlled his breathing and knew he could point out a decision.
-His timing was horrible he couldn't time anything. It looked indicative to a guy who hadn't sparred in many months
-He normally murders people and keeps them away with his jab. Its like he totally forgot his jab because he hadn't used it in so long
- Francis was able to slip and dodge many of Fury's power shots. His speed was horrible as if he hadn't prepared in the least bit.
-He was nowhere near as mobile or on his toes as he is at his best. The 8th round was the only round to where if actually looked like the Fury that is light on his feet that destroyed Whyte & Chisora. Only time he resembled a shadow of himself.
-Fury is known as a slick & cunning fighter. Especially in the clinch or on the break. Francis made Fury look like a slow amateur in these scenarios. Francis was the one who grabbed the edge in these situations and looked like the more seasoned fighter.
-The utter disgust and disappointment he tried to hide in the post fight ring interviews. He knew he embarrassed himself.
With that being said.....You would still expect a current HW champion boxer to walk in the ring directly off the couch & box circles around any other athlete. Even a MMA champion.
So its a bit of both. Yes this was far from the best Fury but Francis changed the paradigm. He proved that his boxing is at least world class and that he is good enough to be a legit title contender. That's all that really matters.
