Overview
- Ferguson says former coach Brock Lesnar urged him to save his money, pay his taxes, and consider retirement during his downturn.
- Lesnar also told him to find a second passion, advice Ferguson cites for embracing boxing as a new competitive focus.
- After leaving the UFC, Ferguson signed with Misfits Boxing and won the interim middleweight belt by knocking out Salt Papi in August.
- He is scheduled to defend that title against Warren Spencer at Misfits Mania on December 20 in Dubai.
- Ferguson insists he is not retiring, plans to stay active, and ultimately aims to become a college wrestling coach.