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How Tony Ferguson Clawed His Way Out of the Dark Place “I’m not done yet. This is just the beginning.”

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After six years without a victory across multiple combat sports, Tony Ferguson has shifted his narrative. The former UFC interim lightweight champion made his professional boxing debut in August 2025, defeating Salt Papi via third-round TKO at Misfits Boxing 22 in Manchester, England. Now preparing for his next bout against Warren Spencer on December 20 in Dubai, Ferguson opened up about his journey through darkness and his path toward reclaiming lost ground.

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Ferguson’s UFC tenure ended in August 2024 following an eight-consecutive-fight losing streak, a record he surpassed from B.J. Penn’s previous mark of seven straight defeats.