Boxing

Tyson Fury’s fumble to Francis Ngannou raised questions of boxing’s growing malaise

A surreal night of Saudi extravagance as a former UFC fighter almost beat the world heavyweight champion

Tyson Fury falls on the ground as he fights against Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh. Photograph: Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty
Tyson Fury falls on the ground as he fights against Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh. Photograph: Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty
Donald McRae in Riyadh
Sun Oct 29 2023 - 16:11 • 7 MIN READ

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