Tony Ferguson Blasts Misfits Boxing Lineup in Miami

Tony Ferguson used the microphone at Thursday's Misfits Boxing press conference in Miami to tear into the chaos surrounding his own card, telling the influencers on the lineup they were "f*cking up" as near-brawls and trash talk broke out around him.

Ferguson defends his Misfits middleweight title Saturday against short-notice opponent Mahmoud Sebie, but the build-up turned into a circus before a punch was even discussed. Wild trash talk, near-physical confrontations, and even a boxer allegedly stealing an opponent's girlfriend played out on stage, prompting Ferguson to grab the mic and call out 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 fcking up. You guys want to do this for views and stuff? Imagine your kids later on watching this shit. That's the fcked up part."

Why Tony Ferguson Went After the Misfits Boxing Lineup

Tony Ferguson's frustration stemmed from watching the press conference devolve into a spectacle built for clicks rather than a legitimate fight promotion. When influencer Dad, who fights Cherdleys on the Miami card, asked Ferguson directly, "Are you talking to me, Tony?" Ferguson didn't back off. "Oh, yeah. I'm going to kick your ass afterwards, too," he replied. "Seriously, you're not going to give a f*ck. I don't care. Look, these guys that are watching your stuff are going to be the ones leading the country."

Ferguson, a former UFC interim lightweight champion now competing in his third Misfits Boxing outing, drew a sharp line between this world and the one he came from. "I was just sharing with Henry we never see this stuff in the UFC or anywhere else," he said, adding that he spent the chaotic presser with headphones in, praying the rosary for peace in the room. "I'm here to fight. I'm here to box," he said.

Henry Cejudo Also on the Miami Card

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo is not just a bystander at Saturday's event, he headlines the Misfits Boxing card in Miami against Wanna Walton in his promotional debut. Two ex-UFC titleholders sharing top billing on a Misfits show says plenty about where the promotion is aiming its crossover appeal, pulling proven mixed martial arts names into the influencer-boxing space to anchor cards otherwise built on internet personalities.

Betting Angle

For bettors, Ferguson stepping in on short notice against Mahmoud Sebie to defend his middleweight title is the kind of matchup that demands caution. Short-notice title defenses carry inherent risk regardless of the champion's pedigree, since preparation time and familiarity with an opponent's style matter as much in boxing as they do in the cage. Ferguson's comments also signal a fighter locked in on competing rather than playing along with the promotional theater, which bettors should read as a good sign for his focus heading into fight night. The real market intrigue on this card may sit with Henry Cejudo's debut against Wanna Walton, given how much weight a former two-division UFC champion's name carries in a crossover boxing environment, though bettors should watch how odds shift as fight week progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tony Ferguson fighting at Misfits Boxing in Miami?

Tony Ferguson is defending his Misfits Boxing middleweight title against short-notice opponent Mahmoud Sebie at Saturday's event in Miami.

What did Tony Ferguson say about the Misfits Boxing press conference?

Tony Ferguson criticized the chaotic scene at the press conference, telling the influencers on the card "you guys are f*cking up" and saying his kids had to walk out because of the behavior.

Who else is fighting on the Misfits Boxing Miami card?

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo headlines the card against Wanna Walton in his Misfits Boxing debut, while influencer Dad faces Cherdleys.