OLEKSANDR USYK has told Tyson Fury their undisputed Saudi decider has to happen on December 23 or NEVER.
The Gypsy King crept over the line to narrowly beat MMA star Francis Ngannou after being DROPPED in the third round, and Frank Warren claimed his star man would NOT be fit for the Christmas cracker.
But SunSport understands December 23 is written in the £200million three-fight contract and only a serious injury and bonafide doctor’s note can delay the bout by a couple of weeks – at most.
- RESULT: Tyson Fury beat Francis Ngannou (split decision)
Follow ALL the post-match action with our live blog below…
- By Chisanga Malata
Judges' scorecards
The judges' scorecards for Tyson Fury's controversial victory over Francis Ngannou have been revealed.
The fight was a close one, to say the least.
- By Chisanga Malata
Usyk's ultimatum
Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury that it's now or never for their undisputed title fight after The Gypsy King's promoter Frank Warren poured cold water on the fight coming to fruition for December 23.
He said:“I don't think anything about Tyson Fury's performance, I let him think about me.
“I just need him on December 23.
“The fight is happening on December 23, we have it in the contract It's December 23 or never.”
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Hearn confident after Fury display
Eddie Hearn is confident that Anthony Joshua would knock out Tyson Fury.
The claim comes after Fury's controversial win over Francis Ngannou.
And Hearn reckons that AJ would see off the Gypsy King in "six rounds".
- By Henry Tomlinson
Eubank Jr gives opinion
Chris Eubank Jr has claimed that Francis Ngannou should have been awarded the win over Tyson Fury.
The boxer joked that the Gypsy King had spent too much time “filming Netflix documentaries”.
He posted: “Watching from ringside I thought Ngannou won the fight.
“It was close but he was the aggressor, landed heavier shots & scored a knockdown.
“Fury deserved to lose after having so much trouble against a man who has never boxed before… too much time filming Netflix specials not enough time in the gym I’m guessing. Unlucky Francis.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Fight 'fix' spotted
Boxing fans claim to have spotted the moment that they "knew" Tyson Fury's win over Francis Ngannou was "fixed".
After the fact, Ngannou told ESPN that even Fury would admit that he won the fight.
Fans were left even more unhappy at an exchange between the Gypsy King and promoter Frank Warren moments before the decision was revealed.
Many social media users appeared to believe that Warren told Fury: "Don't worry, you've got this."
Fury was then alleged to have replied: "Of course."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ngannou on boxing going forward
I feel great, I feel fantastic, I’m very happy.
It didn’t go my way. I want to thank … the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for giving me this opportunity to prove people wrong one more time again.
I’m just a fighter and I’m ready to fight any time soon. We can run it back again and I’m sure I’m going to get better.
This was my first boxing match. Great experience. I’m not giving any excuse. I know I came up short but I’m going to go back and work harder.
With a little more experience next time, a little more feeling of the game, and come back even stronger. Because, at first, I was a little nervous.
This new sport that I never did, that I don’t really feel it, now I know I can do this s***. Now, baby, get ready. A wolf is in the house. I’m going to bite some s***.
Francis Ngannou
- By Henry Tomlinson
Rematch?
In a word? No.
Tyson Fury reiterates that there is no rematch clause in the contract, and instead turns his attention to Oleksandr Usyk.
He said: "No rematch clause. I would like to do it again down the line but we got Usyk to deal with.
"That’s what next for us."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ngannou worried Warren
Frank Warren has admitted that he expected Francis Ngannou to be better than many gave him credit for,
He said: “Ngannou was much better than people expected him to be. He can box.
“As soon as he shaped up I thought ‘f***ing hell this kid can box’.
“People were talking like Ngannou was some sort of nerd, f***ing computer nerd, fighting in a joke fight.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Paul's reaction to knockdown
Jake Paul could not contain himself after seeing Tyson Fury knocked down by Francis Ngannou.
Reacting to the event live, the Problem Child said: "Are you f***ing serious? Are you f***ing serious? Oh my God!
"He's got to go crazy on him."
'SHUT THE F*** UP' Moment stunned Jake Paul sees Fury knocked down… as he slams own critics
- By Henry Tomlinson
Usyk fight delayed
Tyson Fury's £150million December 23 undisputed decider with Oleksandr is OFF and could be delayed until as late as FEBRUARY.
Fury promoter Frank Warren confirmed that his Halloween howler has now probably nudged the four-belt showdown well past Crimbo and toward a bloody Valentine's date.
The hall-of-fame Queensberry promoter said: “It is too soon to talk about what Tyson does right now but the Usyk fight is signed.
“It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd. It was crazy for some people to suggest that it could still go ahead on the 23rd.
“He needs a break with his family, he needs to switch off and we will announce the date when we are ready. But the fight is signed. The fight will happen.
“It will happen early in the new year, late January or February. It will be up to Tyson, it is his body.
- By Henry Tomlinson
What Fury said
Tyson Fury said in the ring his narrow victory “wasn’t in the script”.
Fury said: "That definitely wasn’t in the script. He’s a lot better of a boxer than we thought he’d be.
"He’s a very awkward man, and he’s a good puncher, and I respect him a lot.
"He was very awkward, he wasn’t coming forward; he was waiting for me to throw my punches then looking to counter."
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Ngannou told to use Superman punch
Mike Tyson admitted that he told Francis Ngannou to use his Superman punch against Tyson Fury.
Although he did admit that he did not teach him how to do it.
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Punch stats
- By Henry Tomlinson
Woods on Ngannou
Laura Woods took to social media to praise Francis Ngannou following his controversial defeat to Tyson Fury.
She wrote: "Could have/ should have gone down as one of the biggest shocks in history.
"What a wonderful, gracious man."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Uysk reaction
Oleksandr Usyk looked stunned when Tyson Fury was knocked down by Francis Ngannou.
The Ukrainian's reaction was captured by cameras as he watched his rival be stunned by the MMA star.
Credit: TNT SPORT
- By Henry Tomlinson
Hearn on Fury result
Eddie Hearn slammed Tyson Fury's performance against Francis Ngannou and claimed that he should have lost the fight.
Hearn told media: "Ngannou had never boxed before, and fair play to him.
"I mean, I don't think he was overly impressive, but Fury looked like he had never laced up boxing gloves before.
"Ngannou won that fight by two rounds."
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Lewis backs Fury win
Lennox Lewis believed that Tyson Fury was rightly given the win after his clash with Francis Ngannou.
He told TNT Sport: "I thought Tyson Fury won. He was throwing a lot of punches.
"He was getting that jab going, Francis Ngannou really surprised me – he showed really good poise, patience.
"You could tell that he was waiting for that perfect opportunity and he threw a punch when Tyson Fury was off balance.
"The fundamentals weren’t there from him, he wasn’t 100 per cent.
"This was like a warm up fight to the big fight for me."
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Fury v Usyk update
Tyson Fury is NOT set to fight Oleksandr Usyk on December 23 following his controversial win over Francis Ngannou.
That is according to The Gypsy King's promoter Frank Warren who has revealed the undisputed clash with Usyk could be pushed back to March.
According to the BBC via Michael Benson, promoter Warren has said the provisional date for Fury-Usyk of December 23 is "doubtful".
He also insisted that Riyadh season runs until March, so that is the latest the fight will happen.
NOT UP FUR IT Fury’s promoter Warren gives Usyk fight update after Ngannou horror show
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ngannou takes to social media
Francis Ngannou made a hilarious dig at Tyson Fury following his controversial defeat to the Gypsy King last night.
Prior to the bout, Fury had belittled the Cameroonian's chances of even being competitive in the fight.
He'd said: "I think he’s a big, fat sausage, and I’ll knock him spark out.
"We don’t get paid for long; we get paid for short, and I’m gonna make it nice and short for him. [Ngannou offers] absolutely nothing.
"It’s like a tennis-table champion facing [Novak] Djokovic in a Wimbledon final. Boxing isn’t about two men brawling; it’s a gentleman’s sport; it’s a sweet science; it’s whoever’s got the most ability to set up a knockout punch."
Referencing Fury's comments, Ngannou wrote: "Table Tennis champion of the world."
FRAN-TASTIC Ngannou breaks silence after controversial loss with a hilarious dig at Fury
- By Henry Tomlinson
Fury's wardrobe malfunction
Tyson Fury appeared to suffer a wardrobe malfunction as his shorts were too big for him during the fight against Francis Ngannou.
SunSport boxing reporter Wally Downes Jr said: "Fury's shorts were too big for him.
"Somehow they couldn't fit over his 9st 11 love handles, and it was a disastrous performance."
SHORT FUSE Fury has wardrobe malfunction as he almost shows more than just 'love handles'
- By Henry Tomlinson
Sport legends pose
Sporting legends Luis Figo, Conor McGregor, Rio Ferdinand and Cristiano Ronaldo. all posed for a picture during Tyson Fury's fight against Francis Ngannou.
Credit: Instagram
- By Henry Tomlinson
Fury adds another belt
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Press conference off
Tyson Fury's post-fight press conference was CANCELLED following his highly controversial win over Francis Ngannou.
The Gypsy King, 35, was expected to comfortably deal with the former UFC heavyweight champion, 37, who was making his professional boxing debut.
OFF FUR TABLE Fury's post-fight press conference CANCELLED afterNgannou controversy
- By Henry Tomlinson
Eubank Jr gives opinion
Chris Eubank Jr has claimed that Francis Ngannou should have been awarded the win over Tyson Fury.
The boxer joked that the Gypsy King had spent too much time "filming Netflix documentaries".
He posted: "Watching from ringside I thought Ngannou won the fight.
"It was close but he was the aggressor, landed heavier shots & scored a knockdown.
"Fury deserved to lose after having so much trouble against a man who has never boxed before… too much time filming Netflix specials not enough time in the gym I’m guessing. Unlucky Francis."
- By James Orr
No Fury vs Usyk confirmation
A shellshocked Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk went head to head in the ring after.
But NO confirmation of a date for their fight was given.
With the proposed December 23 date seeming like a million miles away now.
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