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“Hardest Punch in Boxing” – Francis Ngannou, Ryan Garcia, KSI, and Others React to Tyson Fury Knocking Dillian Whyte Out Cold at Wembley

Published 04/24/2022, 1:15 PM EDT

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On Saturday night, Tyson Fury proved again why he is the greatest heavyweight technician of this generation. In a historic clash at Wembley Stadium, London, ‘The Gypsy King’ made a grand entry amid 94,000 spectators and disappointed all those who believed that the WBC mandatory challenger, Dillian Whyte, will pull the biggest upset of boxing history.

As soon as ‘The Gypsy King’ knocked ‘The Body Snatcher‘ with a brutal uppercut in the sixth round, stars and former boxing legends buzzed with their reactions.

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Tyson Fury’s younger brother, Tommy Fury, said, “Sensational. He’s the best in the world and when he showed it there in front of everyone tonight, there’s not a man on the planet that can beat him.”

His father shared how proud he was of his sons. John Fury said, “I’m on the top of the world. I’m on the Mount Everest. I feel like I’ve climbed it in record time. Two sons, two winners ninety-five thousand crowds in our capital don’t get no better. I’m sucking up all the joy in the world, absolutely.”

Apart from his family members, stars from combat sports and boxing also reacted to it.

What did others say about the victory of Tyson Fury?

The UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, who is most likely to exchange leather with Tyson Fury someday in the future, praised the vibe of the stadium.

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He said, “Definitely, the sometime next year 2023, that’s why it will happen because by the end of this year we’re gonna know exactly we’re gonna sort it out and get settled ready to go. The Experience was great. Being in the stadium like this I heard that it was 94000 people in this arena in this stadium which is quite impressive and the vibe there was just electric.”

Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, praised his fighter’s skills and game plan. He said, “I mean it seemed everybody out there was a Tyson Fury supporter and the bottom line was what he went and done the business and he done it in stock superb performance great boxing working off that jab keeping him off balance and what he as I say and the knockout he timed it so perfect.”

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“The Gypsy King!!!! What a shot”, Ryan Garcia wrote on Twitter.

Along with the star lightweight, there were many youngsters who poured their love for the champion.

Shakur Stevenson wrote, “One of the greatest heavyweight of all time!!!!”

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Tyson Fury is the real deal claimed by Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia.

David Benavidez added to his Instagram story. He said, “Mama there goes that man.”

British YouTuber KSI reacted that “Fury is legit just too good. What a fighter.”

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These were the reactions of a few stars. What do you think of Tyson Fury’s win? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.
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Vibhanshu Kumar