Media *** Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Post Fight Discussion MEGATHREAD ***

[Juzie]

Volk would absolutely destroy Crawford in boxing but Crawford would be too afraid to set that one up. Alex would tear up any cruiserweight too.

 

[mangokush]

WME & Vince possibly now have doubts about Dana's decision making in the UFC since they lost a great opportunity with the bragging rights the UFC would have had right now touting their real HW champ who knocked down Tyson Fury and almost win the fight.

Dana will be questioned about this bag fumble in the next boardroom meeting that's for sure

 

[Miokink026]

I don't think he took Ngannou that seriously at all, I think the lack of inactivity has hurt him too I highly doubt he has been training that seriously over the past 18 months when he is fighting guys like Ngannou or rematching guys like Chisora or Whyte. There's no way you can look at that fight and honestly say he looked like the same guy that fought Wlad or Wilder, Wilder dropped him way harder and after getting up there was much more urgency to win the fight, he looked like he didn't want to be in there with Francis, he didn't even want to commit to a jab for a lot of the fight. Serves him right, glad Francis made him pay for taking this freak show bout and proving that you should always respect your opponent.

You shouldn't think boyo, because it's obvious you can't do that very well. You should just listen.

Fury said he trained hard and for 12 weeks both before and after. Fury himself gave no excuses. Ngannou looked sharp and moved well; its not like Fury was fighting a bum. Try to just be a big man and stop giving excuses for him.

 

[Vigfree]

I want to say one thing. People who use the "Tyson was rusty because he hasn't fought in a year" excuse, well Francis hasn't fought in like 3 years. Think of another excuse.

Tyson Fury looked like garbage tbh given he's supposed to be the best heavyweight of all-time. Francis really can take a punch. It was like Fury didn't know what to do besides jab on the outside.

 

[2004 account]

Francis said that Fury thinks he is taller than he actually is...


Francis proved he had no problem punching upwards. That left hook that knocked Fury down was hard af

 

[dittohead84]

Sure son, whatever helps you sleep tonight

I'm not as invested in this as you are, but by all means enjoy whatever imaginary victory you have going on in your head, lad.

 

[Jorge Luis Borges]

Best heavyweight of the last decade? That's been debatable now for the last couple years. Usyk is the unified champion and he's rated #1 in all of the rankings. He's also the lineal champ despite media claims that Fury still is. He lost that distinction when he retired. If Fury wants to prove he's the best heavyweight of the era he'll need to beat Usyk. That fight's next. As for Francis' performance, he exceeded all expectations.

That's fair. I'm not prepared to argue over who's better, Fury or Usyk. The point still stands whether you think Fury is only number 2 or 3 top boxing HW of the last decade.

 

[bongwater]

Dana shit the bed on both Fedor and Francis.

lol dana got lucky he didn't sign fedor, look at every promotion that has signed fedor. Rings, dream, pride, affliction and now where is bellator.

 

[don't ask]

Dana and Jon Jones thought they had the last laugh after the Gane fight. But it’s Francis who’s laughing now.

Meanwhile, Jones is in another shitshow where he might be injured, might be fucking around, no one can trust what's said because it's Jones and the UFC.

 

[Joshuaace]

One of the things that stood out to me was Frank's comfort level switch stance. Because of Frank's early success from orthodox, Fury was the first to turn SP, but it was actually Frank who found more success there.

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

Depends on the numbers. You're a rube if you don’t think he’s going to double dip his fat fingers in MMA casuals pocket for another easy payday if the numbers are semi decent

Was that an easy pay day, he was dropped and psychically marked up abit.

 

[JudoThrowFiasco]

Norway bless... I heard its one of the best places to live ..along with sweden...

We all could learn from them

Well Norway is a top 5 oil producer per captia so yeah, good to be them for now

 

[Mujeriego]

People always remember the last fight. People see Fury KOing Whyte and Wilder and think thats who he is. This fight was more typical of who Fury really is. He's aways been the boring boxer, his opponent makes the fight.

These are the people who watch Francis lose, claimed he won and then watch Mercer KO Sylvia in 9 secs and make excuses for Sylvia.
Some guy already laid out a multiple post defense on why that shouldn't count because Sylvia was washed up, not knowing that Mercer was retired and 48 years old with a 2 day training camp walking into MMA and KOing a former 2x UFC Hw Champ with one punch

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

First of all with all due respect........
DONT EVER COMPARE OR PUT THEM IN THE SAME CATEGORY.
Francis unlike strickland represents and is the true underdog...
Trust me nobody with a brain and compassion for others , thats outside of the mma circle
would ever root for or be excited happy or inspired by strickland winning. And strickland earned
it fair and square. so taking nothing from him. but its not the same. Honestly i thought strickland
pathway to victory was to out wrestle izzy and get like a TKO. thus him winning isnt too shocking.
its MMA.

anyway strickland story wont be told in
schools..... and its not cause hes this edgy bad azz TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL person either.
ill admit hes funny some times but unlike colby hes really a legit threat.

so Putting francis and sean together as like some symbolic duo
in itself is super super super offensive and disrespectful.

 

[jko1355]

I hope so, they bought a 100 million stake in PFL
https://apnews.com/article/saudi-ar...s-league-ufc-4786b44b52078885570bb6762b846a83

Lol so they got 3 PFLs? Lol I'm shocked anyone thinks it's worth 100 million lol

 

[Miokink026]

I'm not as invested in this as you are, but by all means enjoy whatever imaginary victory you have going on in your head, lad.

says the guy who ignores reality.

Fury himself gave no excuses. You don't need to suck another man off that deeply.

 

[ChangeIsComing]

You don't think it takes shine off that fight? As in way lower PPVs?

Nah, I doubt it. Usyk vs Fury is a far better fight, what we saw tonight sucked...it was a boring fight, little action, Francis looked like an amateur in there and Fury couldn't capitalize. But Francis deserves all the credit for making Fury's ego take a big hit for not taking it seriously.

 

[Broad Blade]

The fear of Francis's power is real.

We all seen Tyson clinch up against the rope and bully people with his weight, including the ole mighty Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder. But no one has ever ragdolled Tyson in the clinch ever. Francis's power is legit, which was why Tyson wasn't as aggressive in the pocket. It wasn't because Fury didn't take the fight seriously, or didn't train enough. It was because he feared/respected Francis's power. Plain and simple.

The small minority whom thought Tyson won, attributed his subpar performance due to anything but giving the credit to Francis.

Folks, Ngannou is a legit contender, and since this being his 1st professional boxing match in which he wont against the greatest heavyweight boxer today, we aint seen nothing yet.

 

[Frank Kain]

Uh,…yeah, it does… the elite MMA fighter in his prime, is competitive. Honestly, really exposed how deficient Mac’s training and camp was….

 

[Substance Abuse]

Fury is going to make at least $50 million for the Usyk fight. Don't be ridiculous.