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Boxing fans claim unfair advantage
Boxing fans are up in arms after Tyson Fury was given what some believe to be an unfair amount of time to recover from being knocked down by Francis Ngannou. Despite the outcry, it turns out that the referee and officials actually followed boxing rules in this instance.
Fury knocked down in crossover clash
During the third round of his crossover clash with Ngannou, Fury was sent crashing to the canvas after a counter left hook. However, he quickly got back on his feet and beat the referee's count to continue the fight.
Video circulates on social media
A video began circulating on social media showing Fury taking 23 seconds from the time he was floored to being given the signal to fight on. This sparked further outrage among fans, with some claiming that Ngannou was robbed.
Count does not start immediately
Contrary to popular belief, a referee's count does not start from the moment the downed boxer hits the floor. According to the British Boxing Board of Control, the count cannot begin until the opponent is in the neutral corner.
Ngannou taunts Fury after knockdown
After knocking Fury down, Ngannou walked towards him and performed a celebratory dance. This further delayed the start of the count, giving Fury additional time to recover.
Ngannou's post-fight interview
In a post-fight interview with ESPN, Ngannou revealed that he taunted Fury because of their pre-fight exchange. He claimed that Fury had boasted about taking him to school, to which Ngannou responded by mocking him for being a bad professor.
Fans defend Fury's quick recovery
Despite the controversy, many fans came to Fury's defense, pointing out that he got back on his feet within seconds of being knocked down. They argue that the important factor is that he was able to continue the fight.
Ngannou was ultimately beaten on points by Fury in a controversial decision.
