Francis Ngannou attempts a SUPERMAN PUNCH in the tenth round of his clash with Tyson Fury… after knocking down the WBC Heavyweight Champion earlier in the fight

• Francis Ngannou attempted a superman punch in his fight with Tyson Fury
• Fury defeated the former UFC star by split decision despite being knocked down
• LISTEN: Exclusive Tyson Fury interview on THE HOOK – our new boxing podcast

Francis Ngannou attempted a superman punch in the final round of his fight with Tyson Fury.

Ngannou exceeded all expectations in the clash, dropping Fury with a clubbing left hook in the third round, and employing a measured approach throughout preventing Fury from landing any sustained offence.

Heading into the tenth round Ngannou had the star-studded crowd in attendance behind him, and appeared to be building in confidence. 

Then, with less than a minute remaining in the bout, the former UFC star pumped a jab before launching into a superman punch that bemused the TNT Sport Box Office commentary team.

The superman punch is a move seen in MMA and often deployed by former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre.

In MMA and other striking sports the superman punch is intended to create an opening by feinting a rear-leg low kick before launching into a cross, catching the opponent off guard and generating additional power in the strike.

Francis Ngannou attempted a superman punch in the final round of his clash with Tyson Fury

Fury slipped out of the way of the strike leaving the commentary team bemused

Despite being dropped in the fight, Fury ultimately emerged victorious via split decision

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