Tony Ferguson ended a six-year winless run with a third-round TKO over Salt Papi at Misfits Boxing 22 on 30 August 2025. The 41-year-old former UFC interim lightweight champion made his boxing debut at AO Arena, Manchester, securing his first victory since June 2019. The referee stopped the fight while Salt Papi was still standing, triggering debate over whether the decision was premature.
Ferguson had lost eight straight bouts in the UFC between 2019 and 2025, the longest skid in the promotion's history, which led to his release earlier this year. Once among the most feared fighters in the lightweight division, the win against Salt Papi marked his return to relevance and a long-awaited end to his losing streak.
