‘This is why I don't watch boxing’ - Lebron James reacts to Francis Ngannou's shock defeat to Tyson Fury
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Lebron James reacts to Francis Ngannou's defeat to Tyson Fury || Credit: Imago

‘This is why I don't watch boxing’ - Lebron James reacts to Francis Ngannou's shock defeat to Tyson Fury

Stephen Oladehinde 14:24 - 29.10.2023

Popular NBA star Lebron James has expressed his displeasure at Francis Ngannou's shocking defeat to Tyson Fury.

In Saudi Arabia, undefeated World Boxing Championship heavyweight champion Tyson Fury squared off against Cameroonian UFC fighter Francis Ngannou.

The fight which appeared to be going to Francis Ngannou's advantage was eventually overturned by the judges, with Fury declared the winner despite being knocked down.

The decision made by the judges after the fight to announce Fury as the winner has made Basketball star Lebron James react to the ruling.

Los Angeles Lakers NBA star Lebron James in action || Credit: Imago
Los Angeles Lakers NBA star Lebron James in action || Credit: Imago

Lebron’s reaction to Ngannou's loss

Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury has caused a big stare on social media, with Lebron James also having a say about the decision.

During the fight, Ngannou laid Fury on the ground with a breathtaking left-hand blow that stunned the heavyweight champion.

The undefeated World Boxing Championship heavyweight champion Tyson Fury saw himself on the floor after getting hit by the Cameroonian.

Francis Ngannou blow put Fury to the ground || Credit: X/Bleacher report
Francis Ngannou blow put Fury to the ground || Credit: X/Bleacher report

Despite Francis Ngannou getting Fury’s back on the floor, the judges decided to hand Fury the win, with the claim that it was a split decision. 

The controversial win has caused Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James to react to Francis Ngannou's loss.

NBA superstar Lebon James || Credit: Imago
NBA superstar Lebon James || Credit: Imago

Lebron James tweeted on X, “Exactly why I don't watch Boxing! C'mon man! 🤦🏾‍♂️”

James was not really happy with Tyson Fury being announced as the winner of the fight after he was knocked to the ground by Ngannou.

He expressed his displeasure on social media and said this type of decision is one of the reasons he does not watch Boxing.

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