Tony Ferguson is making a comeback as he prepares to face Bobby Green at UFC 291 in an exciting matchup. Addressing retirement rumors during a recent media day appearance, ‘El Cucuy’ dispelled any notions of stepping away from the sport and revealed his future plans in the UFC. However, it seems that some fans were not thrilled with his intentions.
Despite holding a respectable 26-8 MMA record, Ferguson has experienced setbacks in his last five fights against top contenders in the lightweight division, leading to his removal from the UFC rankings. Nevertheless, the determined fighter has no plans of leaving the sport anytime soon.
Tony Ferguson blats retirement rumors
As he prepares to face Bobby Green this weekend, ‘El Cucuy’ exudes optimism and confidence. He firmly believes that he is entering his prime as a fighter, signaling a promising phase in his career.
Ferguson said, “I want to be real with you guys. It’s always been cool and I feel, at this point in time in my life, I’m just barely hitting my prime.”
In addition, the former interim champion took the opportunity to address the rumors swirling around his career. Ferguson made it clear that he has no intentions of retiring anytime soon and responded firmly to those who speculated about his future in the sport following a series of losses. Despite being 39 years old, ‘El Cucuy’ emphasized that retirement is not on the horizon for him.
Ferguson added, “They could propose, they could say, ‘Oh, Tony’s going whatever, he’s going to retire’. No, motherf**ers. F** you.”
The decision to retire from fighting rests solely with him. Ferguson acknowledges that he needs to take certain steps to accomplish his envisioned goals.
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Tony Ferguson to break losing streak vs Bobby Green
Tony Ferguson is brimming with confidence, feeling sharp and ready to take on Bobby Green at UFC 291, with a strong belief that this victory will kickstart his journey towards a title run. Despite being in the latter stages of his career, Ferguson firmly believes he’s entering his prime and holds the aspiration of becoming a UFC champion once more.
His ambitious plan involves five more fights, culminating in a triumphant UFC title win before he contemplates retiring from the sport.
“F**k you, I’m gonna be done when I want to be done,” Ferguson said. “But I’m also gonna have to do what I have to do in order to get where I want to get. Five fights and a title, baby. I’m out.”
Tony Ferguson currently holds a professional record of 25-8, with his most recent victory dating back to 2019 when he secured a win against Donald Cerrone.
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