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Fury's Poor Performance
Tyson Fury's recent bout with Francis Ngannou left many fans disappointed with his performance. The WBC heavyweight champion struggled against the MMA star, and some even felt that he was lucky to secure a points victory.
Knocked Down in the Third Round
Ngannou managed to knock Fury down in the third round of the exhibition bout, nearly causing the biggest upset in boxing history.
Manager's Explanation
Tyson Fury's manager, Spencer Brown, spoke to Boxing King Media and shared some insights into Fury's lackluster performance. While Brown emphasized that he was not making excuses, he did mention a few factors that may have affected Fury's performance.
Excuse 1: Stuck in a Corridor
According to Brown, Fury and his team were held up in a corridor for 45 minutes before the fight. Although Brown stated that it wasn't an excuse, he mentioned that being stuck in the corridor disrupted their warm-up routine.
Excuse 2: Fatigue from Champion's Dinner
Brown admitted that attending the Champion's Dinner the night before the fight may have contributed to Fury's fatigue. While Ngannou was also present at the event, Brown took responsibility for the decision to attend, stating that it was unusual for fighters to engage in such activities before a match.
Excuse 3: Late Night Fight
The late-night timing of the fight was another factor mentioned by Brown. He acknowledged that Fury and his team were not accustomed to fighting at such a late hour and should have prepared better for the situation.
Preparation Issues in Saudi Arabia
Hosting the event in Saudi Arabia may have contributed to the ill-advised preparation, as the country is relatively new to the boxing scene. The undercard bouts were held in a different arena to accommodate a lavish opening ceremony for the Ngannou v Fury fight, which may have affected the overall atmosphere.
Future Challenges
Despite the disappointing performance, Fury has signed a lucrative multi-fight deal with Saudi Arabia worth £165 million. However, his upcoming undisputed heavyweight clash with Oleksander Usyk, set to take place in Riyadh, has been postponed and will not happen on December 23 as initially planned.
