Francis Ngannou delayed Tyson Fury in their recent boxing match, leading to a postponement of Fury’s unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk and the scheduling of a new match between Fury and Usyk for February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou thwarted Tyson Fury in their boxing match, forcing the latter to postpone his unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk. Originally scheduled to face Usyk on December 23, Fury struggled against Ngannou in a 10-round match, ultimately winning by a narrow split decision. This unexpected challenge prompted Fury to reschedule the bout with Usyk to February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fury, the current WBC heavyweight champion, will put his title on the line against Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring titles. The upcoming fight will determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000. Meanwhile, Ngannou is considering his next career move but has expressed a strong desire for a rematch with Fury, particularly for the heavyweight boxing titles.
Despite not emerging victorious, Ngannou’s impressive showing against Fury has sparked interest in a potential rematch for the heavyweight boxing titles. While Fury will be facing Usyk in an eagerly anticipated unification bout, Ngannou’s future in the boxing world remains open as he weighs his options. With fans eager for a rematch, Ngannou’s performance has reignited speculation about his next move in the sport.