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Francis Ngannou in the WBC heavyweight top 10 – Mauricio Sulaiman defends ranking: ‘He dropped Tyson Fury!’ | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou has been installed in the WBC’s top 10 ranking of heavyweight contenders. It was a decision that attracted criticism. A mixed martial artist and former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in a non-title bout in October. That was his first, and so far only, boxing contest. But…
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UAAP Finals: What was on UP rookie Francis Lopez’s arm in Game 1?
UP Fighting Maroons’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—There was something different about University of the Philippines’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 Finals against La Salle. Lopez wore his usual accessories under his jersey but a black armband was…
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UAAP: Francis Lopez says ‘no regrets’ moving to UP, shines in Final Four
UP rookie Francis Lopez during a UAAP Final Four game against Ateneo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Almost a year ago, Francis Lopez was celebrating with Ateneo, which reclaimed the crown in a rematch with University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball Finals Game 3. On Saturday, Lopez was in a festive…
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Oleksandr Usyk: Tyson Fury underestimated Francis Ngannou – but he will be different with me | Boxing News
Oleksandr Usyk trusts that when they fight next year Tyson Fury won’t make the mistakes he did against Francis Ngannou. Usyk does expect their undisputed heavyweight title contest to take place in February of 2024. They were originally due to box on December 23, but the fight was put back after Fury’s harder than anticipated…
Read More Anthony Joshua couldn’t deal with Francis Ngannou’s power, says former UFC fighter Dan Hardy | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou can hold world titles in MMA and boxing simultaneously, says former UFC fighter Dan Hardy. Ngannou was formerly a heavyweight UFC champion but was boxing professionally for the first time when he took on Tyson Fury in a 10-round non-title bout on Saturday. Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion, was the overwhelming favourite yet…
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Tyson Fury won’t fight Oleksandr Usyk next – it’s Francis Ngannou or retirement, says George Groves | Boxing News
George Groves does not expect Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk next – saying the unbeaten heavyweight will either meet Francis Ngannou again or retire. A proposed December 23 bout with Usyk for the undisputed title looks in jeopardy with Fury given an almighty scare by former UFC star Ngannou before a contentious win in…
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Tyson Fury survives scare from Francis Ngannou with controversial decision
Britain’s Tyson Fury (L) falls on the ground as he fights against Cameroonian-French Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh early on October 29, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking…
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Former UFC heavyweight champion denied astonishing upset win in non-title clash | Boxing News
Tyson Fury escaped from Francis Ngannou with a contentious split-decision victory after their 10-round non-title bout in Saudi Arabia. Despite being knocked down in the third round, Fury took the result 96-93 and 95-94 on two of the judges’ cards. The other judge had it 95-94 for Ngannou. Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou was fighting…
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UAAP: Francis Lopez thankful for chance to play college ball with UP
UP Fighting Maroons’ newest recruit Francis Lebron Lopez. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Francis Lopez made his University of the Philippines debut on Sunday, and he’s nothing but grateful that he’s still able to play college ball in the UAAP. There were questions about Lopez’s eligibility to play in the UAAP for Season 86 and…
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Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury: Former UFC champion says he is shaping boxing skills to land ‘biggest weapon’
Francis Ngannou says he is shaping his boxing skills to ensure he can land the “biggest weapon” on Tyson Fury during their upcoming heavyweight fight. Former UFC champion Ngannou will fight Fury on October 28 under the official rules of professional boxing, with three judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system. Ngannou, who has appointed…
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