Nigeria's Israel Adesanya celebrates Ngannou as an inspiration for fighting Tyson Fury.
Following Francis Ngannou's outstanding performance against world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, Israel Adesanya couldn't help but feel proud of him.
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Israel Adesanya celebrates Francis Ngannou for shocking the boxing world in fight against Tyson Fury
3 African Kings!!! Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman walk out to God's plan by Francis Ngannou.
In his professional boxing debut, Ngannou not only exceeded expectations by outperforming the skeptics, but he also silenced them with a great performance.
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The Predator lost to Gypsy King, as the scorecards ultimately did not favor him following 10 rounds.
Both Adesanya and Usman accompanied Ngannou to the ring for the Fury bout, in a heartwarming demonstration of support that exemplifies their close and enduring friendship.
![Formed in the UFC and stemming from their common African ancestry, Israel Adesanya, Francis Ngannou, and Kamaru Usman remain united as they walked out against Tyson Fury](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/29102023/a45838de-c739-46a8-be0e-39cf2be43a85.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Adesanya celebrates Ngannou
He took to his official social media platforms to celebrate Ngannou.
![Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian, will have the assistance of a great and successful friend Israel Adesanya in his challenging goal of defeating boxing icon Tyson Fury.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/27102023/58c3b0f7-32c2-4ba9-9de7-f56470e60448.png?operations=fit(480:))
Adesanya said, "Inspiration is a powerful force!!
"From the sands of the mines to making history through the sands of time ⏳✨. Honored to walk into battle with my brothers.
![Adesanya and Usman both escorted Ngannou to the ring for the Fury fight, in an inspiring show of support that embodies the deep and lasting friendship between them.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/29102023/1d442d51-107d-4474-8ae3-2d802c20affb.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
"Never above ya, never below ya, always beside ya. #momentsforlife #ThreeKings 👑👑👑"
Fury dominated the first two rounds, but in the third, Ngannou's powerful left hand sent Fury crashing to the canvas.
Despite the loss, Israel Adesanya was pleased of the former UFC heavyweight champion for his valiant attempt against Fury.
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