Even for those who doubted Tyson Fury’s hopes against Deontay Wilder, the prospect of their first fight intrigued. For one Londoner visiting Los Angeles, the event proved much more.

I wasn't surprised. I was sad and people were arguing. But that's just how this game works." While a Fury rematch would be his ideal next fight, Ngannou also has a fresh opponent firmly in mind.

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury gave the boxing world three memorable events between 2018 and 2021, yet each has walked away from those fights badly bruised – and forever changed.

Tyson Fury proved he's the best heavyweight in the world, and among the top pound-for-pound fighters, with an emphatic knockout win over Deontay Wilder in the 11th round of the trilogy title fight ...

Tyson Fury (top) reacts after knocking down Deontay Wilder in the third round of their WBC Heavyweight Championship title fight in October 2021. Getty Images “Tyson Fury is an amazing boxer ...