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Appreciate the judges – Francis Ngannou tells Tyson Fury
In response to his loss in a split decision, mixed martial arts competitor Francis Ngannou says Tyson Fury ought to give the judges credit for his triumph.
Ngannou, who was defeated by Tyson Fury, the world heavyweight champion, on Sunday, claims he did not win the bout.
“Since I lost this fight, Tyson ought to thank those two judges.”
The athletes engaged in a ten-round duel in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou is making his boxing debut. The MMA fighter’s performance during the bout was earlier praised by his former instructor, Mike Tyson, who called him the “true champ.”