Tony Ferguson Says He’d Beat Islam Makhachev at His Peak

Overview

• Ferguson told Helen Yee Sports that in his prime he believes he would have defeated Makhachev, framing the idea as his personal opinion.
• He suggested Makhachev was once overshadowed by Khabib Nurmagomedov out of respect before stepping into his own spotlight after Khabib’s retirement.
• Ferguson acknowledged Makhachev’s recent accomplishments, with coverage describing him as a top pound-for-pound fighter and a two-division UFC titleholder.
• Now competing in influencer boxing, Ferguson is slated to defend the Misfits Boxing interim middleweight title on December 20 in Dubai.
• He said an MMA return is not planned and would only be considered for a high-profile opportunity, citing a proposed White House event as an example.