“It Wasn’t a Robbery Because…”: In a Chaotic Ringside Scene, Mike Tyson Gives Brutally Honest Take on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Controversial Decision

In a surprising turn of events, Francis Ngannou went way beyond what the boxing world expected from the former UFC heavyweight champion. Ngannou went as far as to drop the mighty Tyson Fury in the third round of the fight. However, the Cameroonian fighter could not take home the win as he lost the fight via split decision win for Fury. Meanwhile, celebrities, athletes, and well-known boxing personalities attended the mega-crossover boxing event. One of those popular names is none other than Mike Tyson, who trained and stood by Nagannou throughout his journey into the ring.

Right from the onset, Francis Ngannou had established himself as a force to be reckoned with, threatening Fury’s unbeaten record. Despite Fury’s boxing prowess, Ngannou proved to be the an empire, the ‘Gypsy King’ could not concur. In a fight that was being compared to Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, it turned out to be so much bigger than that. While appearing in an interview with MMA Junkey, Mike Tyson gives his candid opinion on the fight.

Mike Tyson on the controversial Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury 

After the fight concluded and Ngannou’s corner was busy celebrating the win, the reporter from MMA Junky made his way to Mike Tyson. He questioned Mike about how he had scored the fight. In response, Mike questioned the reporter about his thoughts on the fight. “How did you score it?” 

When the reporter asserted he thought Ngannou won, Mike cheered in agreement and stated, “Damn right!” Moreover, the reporter probed Mike further, questioning if he thought that decision was a robbery. Surprisingly, Mike confessed he did not think it was a robbery. “No, it wasn’t a robbery,” said Mike. He then justified his statement by claiming it wasn’t a robbery because everybody knew who was the winner. “Because everybody knows the outcome,” said Mike.

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Even though the entire boxing world had pushed Ngannou aside as an easy win for Ngannou, Mike was one of the few who believed in Ngannou’s capability. What’s more, Ngannou had nearly defeated Fury. However, most boxing fans would suggest Ngannou did defeat Fury. 

After the fight concluded and the dust settled, Mike Tyson, Ngannou’s trainer, shared his honest yet brutal thoughts on the controversial results of the fight. However, the burning question is – Who do you think won the fight? Should there be a rematch between Fury and Ngannou? Or do you think the decision should be appealed? 

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