Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk decision: 'Outsiders will never win'
Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the controversial Usyk-Verhoeven exhibition result, claiming the kickboxing star was robbed. The former UFC heavyweight champion says the scorecards prove a pattern he knows from experience.
“Outsiders will never win, trust me I know, but Rico was the winner tonight. Period.”
— Francis Ngannou, via BBC Sport
What Francis Ngannou said
Ngannou voiced his support after the heavyweight exhibition drew criticism from fight fans. The MMA heavyweight stepped away from UFC to pursue boxing and has spoken previously about promotional politics. His intervention adds a crossover voice to the debate surrounding the decision.
What it moves
Ngannou's words suggest he sees parallels between his own career moves and what happened in the ring. The call for fairer judging may resonate with fighters who have crossed promotional lines. Whether Usyk or his team respond to the accusation remains to be seen.
Source: bbc.com. Full Francis Ngannou fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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