Tony Ferguson Criticizes Misfits Boxing Press Conference Antics

Tony Ferguson is preparing for his third appearance under the Misfits Boxing banner, where he is scheduled to defend his Misfits middleweight title against short-notice opponent Mahmoud Sebie this Saturday in Miami. However, during Thursday's pre-fight press conference, the former UFC interim champion was clearly unimpressed with the behavior on display.

The media event featured near-brawls, wild trash talk, and a boxer claiming to have stolen his opponent's girlfriend. Ferguson took to the microphone to condemn the spectacle, explaining that the chaotic scene forced his family to leave the room. "What I do is I represent myself very well," Ferguson said.

"I go out there, I don’t have to be an influencer and cause all this bullshit. My kids had to walk out because you guys are f*cking up. You guys want to do this for views and stuff?

Imagine your kids later on watching this shit. That’s the f*cked up part."

When influencer Dad, who faces Cherdleys on the card, attempted to lighten the mood by asking if Ferguson was speaking to him, Ferguson fired back that he would beat him up afterward as well. Ferguson also compared the event to his lengthy tenure in mixed martial arts, noting he discussed the contrast with fellow former UFC titleholder Henry. Ferguson explained that he put in headphones and prayed the rosary to find peace amidst the chaos, maintaining that he is simply there to fight on Saturday.