Boxing followers have slammed Tyson Fury following affirmation of his exhibition bout with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Supporters had been eager for a dream undisputed bout towards Olemksandr Usyk, or a titanic all-British conflict towards Anthony Joshua.
Nevertheless, the Gypsy King’s return to the ring will as an alternative happen towards Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on October 28 – along with his WBC title not on the road.
Boxing followers have taken to social media to precise their disappointment with Fury for the reason that struggle was introduced.
Summing up the frustration, one individual tweeted: ‘Fury was the folks’s champion. He is now a shame.’
Followers have expressed their disappointment that Tyson Fury will face Francis Ngannou
Some followers have known as for Fury to be stripped of his WBC heavyweight title following the announcement of the exhibition bout with the previous UFC star on October 28 in Saudi Arabia
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One other individual commented that ‘actually not one individual desires to see this struggle’.
@Vivihenry12 commented: ‘Tyson is (a) fraud. Misplaced all of the respect I had for him,’ whereas one other individual added: ‘Pathetic @Tyson_Fury you ought to be ashamed.’
Quite a few customers on Twitter steered that Fury ought to be stripped of his WBC title belt.
Harry Oliver stated: ‘Fury must be stripped of the belt, ridiculous how Chisora bought a title shot and now this.’
Whereas one other Twitter consumer posted: ‘Fairly merely, the WBC ought to strip the title from him and provides two folks prepared to really defend it an opportunity to struggle.
‘He has been a stain on boxing submit Wilder.’
@DewarAuthor stated that Fury ‘must be the worst heavyweight champion’ of their lifetime’.
After a highly-anticipated conflict with Usyk, which might have topped a primary undisputed heavyweight champion since 2000, fell by the wayside earlier this 12 months, it is no shock that Fury has drawn criticism for entering into the ring with an MMA fighter as an alternative of defending his title towards one of many prime challengers in his division.
There had been hopes for Fury to tackle both Oleksandr Usyk (left) or Anthony Joshua (proper)
Although whereas it won’t go down as knowledgeable outing on his CV, knockouts are permitted for the Brit’s exhibition towards Ngannou – and each males are in search of them.
Fury stated about Ngannou, whom he invited into the ring at Wembley after his win over Dillian Whyte final 12 months, following affirmation of their struggle: ‘As quickly as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away!
‘This man is meant to be the toughest puncher on the earth, however let’s see how he reacts when he will get hit by the Large GK. I can’t wait to get again on the market beneath the lights.
‘I’m trying ahead to displaying the world that The Gypsy King is the best fighter of his technology in an epic battle with one other grasp of his craft.’
Ngannou additionally added: ‘I’ve been ready to satisfy Tyson within the ring for the previous three years. My dream was at all times to field, and to field the perfect.
‘After changing into the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, that is my alternative to make that dream come true and cement my place because the baddest man on the planet. I’d prefer to thank Riyadh Season and my group at 3Point0 Labs for serving to put this occasion collectively.’
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