Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi: Former UFC Champion Debuts in Misfits Boxing.

Tony Ferguson's Debut in Misfits Boxing

According to The Sun: This week, Tony Ferguson will make his debut in Misfits Boxing, facing Salt Papi for the MFB interim middleweight title. The fight will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester, where Ferguson aims to start off with a victory over the popular opponent.

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Transition to Boxing

Ferguson, the former UFC lightweight champion, decided to switch to boxing after a series of eight losses in MMA. His professional record stands at 26 wins and 11 losses. In 2013, he achieved 12 consecutive wins over six years.

Although his opponent has more boxing experience, Ferguson hopes to end his streak of failures.

Salt Papi, whose real name is Nathaniel Bustamante, has over five million followers on TikTok and gained popularity even before starting his boxing career in 2022. He has won four out of six fights in Misfits, the latest of which ended in a victory over YouTuber King Kenny in November.

This confrontation promises to be intriguing, as Darren Till and Luke Rockhold will step into the ring before the main event.

When Is the Ferguson vs Salt Papi Fight?

• The Ferguson vs Salt Papi fight will take place on Saturday, August 30.
• The broadcast will start at 7:00 PM BST.
• The ring walk is scheduled for approximately 10:00 PM BST.
• The event is taking place in Manchester at the AO Arena.

Which Channel Will Stream the Ferguson vs Salt Papi Fight and Will There Be a Live Broadcast?

• The Ferguson vs Salt Papi fight will be streamed live on DAZN.
• The entire fight card will be available for live streaming on DAZN in over 200 countries worldwide with a DAZN subscription.
• If you are not yet a DAZN user, there are monthly and yearly subscription options available to watch more than 185 fights a year across boxing, contact boxing, MMA, and kickboxing.
• The annual subscription costs £119.99 / $224.99 for 12 months (£14.99 / $19.99 per month for monthly billing).
• The monthly subscription, which can be canceled at any time, will cost £24.99 / $29.99 per month.
• SunSport also offers a live blog with constant updates from the event.

Who Else Is on the Card?

Here is a list of all the fights taking place in Manchester:

Possible changes

• Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold – Misfits Boxing title in bridgeweight
• Tony Ferguson vs Salt Papi – Misfits Boxing title in middleweight
• Dillon Danis vs Warren Spencer – Misfits title in light heavyweight
• Joey Essex vs Numair – middleweight
• Ty Mitchell vs Sean Hemphill – Misfits Pro title in super middleweight
• Amadeus Ferrari vs Rahim Pardisi – light heavyweight
• Chase DeMoor vs Nathan Markon – Misfits title in heavyweight
• Amir Anderson vs Vitor Siqueira – middleweight
• Karla Jade vs Darin Harris – Misfits title in lightweight
• Demi Sims vs Nadja Hopkins – lightweight

Ferguson, who previously held the UFC title, is experiencing a new phase in his career. This fight will not only be his debut in a new discipline but also an opportunity to restore his sporting reputation. Success in this match could be an important step toward returning to the top of boxing, where new challenges and opponents await.