Tyson Fury Barely Outlasts Francis Ngannou in Boxing Match with Split Decision Win

Ngannou shocks spectators with unexpected performance against reigning WBC heavyweight champion, showcasing high levels of skill and strategy in his pro-boxing debut.

Tyson Fury won a split decision in a boxing match against Francis Ngannou, in what was Ngannou's professional boxing debut.
The match ended the ring's consensus heavyweight champion, Fury, and Ngannou, who is considered as the most recent man to defend a claim as the most destructive fighter in the Octagon.
Despite being knocked down in the third round, Fury eventually won two official scorecards by three points and one point, respectively, while Ngannou took the dissenting card by a one-point margin.
Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, showcased unexpected levels of skill and strategy during his boxing debut, nearly causing an upset by taking Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, the 10-round distance.
The victory against Ngannou leaves Fury undefeated at 34-0-1, maintaining his WBC heavyweight championship title and his chances for a title unification match against Oleksandr Usyk.