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Tony Ferguson Floors Spencer, Wins Decision to Retain Misfits Middleweight Title in Dubai

The former UFC interim champion continues his reboot in influencer boxing with a second straight Misfits win.

Overview

  • Ferguson defeated Warren Spencer by unanimous decision with scorecards of 49-45, 49-45 and 48-46.
  • He scored a second-round knockdown and maintained pressure as Spencer was bloodied and lost a tooth.
  • Spencer surged in round four, but Ferguson steadied the bout and nearly forced a late finish in the fifth.
  • The five-round co-main event at Misfits 23 was held at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and streamed on Rumble.
  • Ferguson, who exited the UFC after an eight-fight skid and beat Salt Papi for interim gold in August, moves to 2-0 in boxing and holds the undisputed Misfits middleweight crown.