Tony Ferguson had a crazy open training on Saturday for his upcoming boxing match.
The former UFC-Interim-Lichtgege Champion enters the boxing ring for the first time in his professional career at Misfits Boxing 22. Ferguson is set to put together the event against viral Influencer-boxer Salt Papi.
From several fights of the year contenders in the UFC to its electric and unpredictable personality, Ferguson is one of the most memorable faces in combat sports today.
'El Cucuy' seems to return to winning ways after losing eight consecutive fights in the Octagon, a slip that led to Ferguson left the promotion last year.
This week 41-year-old Ferguson shows us that he can still move like before.
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Tony Ferguson throws wild open training with tons of movements
Ferguson brought all the movements to the Misfits boxes 22 Open Training on Wednesday.
Although this fight is under boxing rules, Ferguson's training did not look much different than something he would do for a UFC -Vechtweek.
Ferguson threw bumps, stairs, knees and even put knee sliders in the boxing ring.
That's not all. Ferguson bounced off the ropes and performed Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Signature Finishing Move van WWE, 'The People's Elbow'.
Ferguson rocked stars and stripes for his open training, such as Apollo Creed's Trunks in the 'Rocky' franchise.
Misfits Promoter gives '50 -50 'Take on Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi
Misfits boxing promotor Mams Taylor thinks Ferguson versus Salt Papi is a razor blade.
While Ferguson has the best hunters in the world for years, the former UFC title holder has no boxing experience under his belt. Zoutpapi is 6-2 as a boxer.
What makes Taylor the opportunities of Ferguson for his boxing debut?
“It's a 50-50 for me,” Taylor said about the chances for Ferguson versus Salt Papi during an interview with outsiders.
“Tony has the experience,” Taylor added.
“I spoke with Tony, Tony's, I do everything I have to do to win this fight and he is so determined …
“It meant so much, I could see it. I really felt it,” said the promoter about Ferguson's mentality in the run -up to Misfits 22.