When Ngannou’s violence shocks Cristiano Ronaldo

Published: October 29, 2023

By: Nicolas Gerbault

The Cameroonian’s left hook shocked the world and Cr7 was in the front row.

Cristiano Ronaldo attended the blockbuster fight between heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and MMA star Francis Ngannou.

The Al-Nassr striker was one of the most high-profile figures to witness the historic fight. Luis Figo, Ronaldo Nazario and Rio Ferdinand also flew to Saudi Arabia.

Cristiano Ronaldo was all of us when he took a deep breath as Tyson Fury weathered the Francis Ngannou storm! 😲#BattleOfTheBaddest | #FuryNgannou pic.twitter.com/9xV1xKzKgK

— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) October 29, 2023

During this boxing match, Fury was knocked out in the third round of the “Battle of the baddest”, while Ronaldo seemed to be on the move.

Fury won by split decision despite the knockout, with two judges giving 96-93 and 95-94 in his favor and the other giving 95-94 to Ngannou.

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.