Tyson Fury's Legacy Tainted: Eddie Hearn and Jon Jones React to Francis Ngannou Fight

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn expressed shock and admiration for Francis Ngannou's performance against Tyson Fury in their controversial split decision fight, stating that Ngannou should be celebrated for nearly defeating the world heavyweight champion in his professional boxing debut. Hearn praised Ngannou's ability to nullify Fury's tactics and highlighted Fury's apparent fear and lack of engagement during the fight. Hearn believes that the result has tainted Fury's legacy and diminished the value of his anticipated bout against Oleksandr Usyk, suggesting that a rematch with Ngannou would be more compelling. Despite the controversy, Hearn sees the fight as a win for both boxing and MMA, as it has generated significant attention and elevated Ngannou's status in both sports.