The "Battle of the Baddest," headlining Saturday's ESPN+ PPV, showcased two of the top-ranked heavyweights in the world. Despite being promoted as a high-profile match-up with no title at stake, what was expected to be a mere exhibition against WBC champion Tyson Fury turned into Francis Ngannou's boxing debut.

Ngannou, making his boxing debut at Boulevard Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, entered the ring as a +800 underdog, while Fury was a heavy -1400 favorite at BetMGM. However, bettors who backed Fury likely experienced anxiety throughout the fight, as Ngannou stunned by knocking Fury down in the third round and demonstrated impressive skills for a newcomer.

Although Fury ultimately secured the victory with scores of 96-93, 95-94, and 94-95, he had to delay his scheduled Dec. 23 heavyweight title unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk due to the challenging fight.

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