Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou sees incredible last-minute RULE CHANGE for controversial Saudi crossover fight

TYSON FURY’s controversial fight against Francis Ngannou has seen a last-minute rule change.

AFPTyson Fury’s fight against Francis Ngannou will go on their records[/caption]

The fight had been touted as an exhibition. However, that is no longer the case after a rule change.

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has now officially sanctioned the bout.

This means that the fight will go on both Fury and Ngannou’s professional records.

However, despite the fight now being professional, it does not appear that Fury’s WBC belt will be on the line.

Fans reacted to the news as they took to social media.

One Tweeted: “Just to pad our fury’s record a bit more.”

A second wrote: “Fight still doesn’t make sense but ok.”

A third said: “I totally concur. If Mayweather/McGregor could, don’t see why this shouldn’t.”

A fourth added: “Speechless.”

Another questioned: “How can it be a sanctioned fight but Fury’s belt not be on the line?”

Fans were also left fuming after Fury’s poor attempt to sell the fight on PPV.

The British boxer claimed that he was going to beat Ngannou quickly, with many wanting to get their money’s worth.