In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, boxing fans witnessed madness from two of the baddest combat stars, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. Ngannou gave it his all, going toe-to-toe with Fury, and he even once floored “Gypsy King” but he fell short in convincing the judges for a win and divided the whole boxing community. However, the performance against Fury surges him to the WBC No. 10 Ranking. Let’s dive in to find details.
Francis Ngannou Secures WBC No. 10 Ranking After Impressive Showdown with Tyson Fury
Despite the lack of expectations for Ngannou to go the full 10 rounds and compete in this manner. The former UFC champion showed his mettle. Although the ultimate end wasn’t in his favor, as it ended with a split decision victory for Fury, Ngannou displayed his excellence and secured his place in the hearts of fans. Ngannou’s performance was truly exceptional and set him apart. And now, it has also rewarded him as he enters the WBC top 10 rankings.
As per WBC Statement: “Francis Ngannou did an outstanding job against the WBC Heavyweight Champion and the WBC Board of Governors has agreed to rank him as No. 10 in the Heavyweight division.”
Ngannou official #10 ranking means he is eligible to compete for the WBC heavyweight world title in a potential rematch with Fury. This development means Ngannou might contend for the WBC heavyweight world title in a rematch scenario. And seeing the buzz it created it will not surprising to see them once again but this time with the title on line.
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Meanwhile, Ngannou’s gearing up for what’s next now that he is now ranked higher than Hrgovic and Joe Joyce, by the WBC. Confident in his new boxing skills, he’s encouraging everyone to get ready for more. He’s not slowing down and promises another match, benefiting in both money and fame.
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