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Boxing champion Tyson Fury is facing criticism for his performance against Francis Ngannou, with accusations of fighting "dirty" after a banned move was used in his controversial win.
Controversial Win
Fury narrowly defeated former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou, preserving his undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. The fight took place in Saudi Arabia last weekend.
Illegal Elbow
Fury landed an illegal elbow on Ngannou in the sixth round, which left many fight fans stunned. Deontay Wilder's head coach, Malik Scott, branded Fury a "dirty" fighter, accusing him of intentionally throwing elbows and engaging in other questionable tactics.
Reactions and Criticism
Lou DiBella, a Hall-of-Fame promoter, also criticized Fury's actions, describing the elbow as "dirty AF." Ngannou himself called out the illegal strike, highlighting its illegality compared to other moves in MMA.
Upcoming Showdown
Fury was set to face Usyk in a highly anticipated unification fight on December 23. However, the bout has been pushed back until February. Fury did not comment on the fight in the aftermath of his win, expressing a desire to spend time with his family after being away for 12 weeks.
Overall, Fury's controversial win has sparked debate and criticism within the boxing community, with accusations of fighting "dirty" and using banned moves. The postponed rematch with Usyk will serve as a highly anticipated showdown in the future.
