Tony Ferguson has stirred controversy before his boxing debut against Salt Papi, declaring that his rivals Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor lack the courage to compete at the highest level.
The former UFC interim lightweight champion is set to face TikTok star Salt Papi on August 30 at Manchester’s AO Arena as part of Misfits Boxing 22: Ring of Thrones. The bout marks Ferguson’s first professional boxing match after a losing streak that led to his UFC departure.
Tony Ferguson Questions Elite Fighters’ Commitment
In a recent interview with Ringside with Abbas ahead of his boxing debut, Tony Ferguson expressed frustration with former rivals who he believes avoided genuine competition.