October 15, 2024 11:00 am ET
UFC veteran Tony Ferguson has reiterated that he’s not going anyplace.
Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) contemplated retirement when he suffered his eighth consecutive loss at UFC on ABC 7 this previous August. He laid down one glove within the octagon after shedding to Michael Chiesa however walked again his ideas instantly.
Though UFC CEO Dana White stated he want to see the previous interim light-weight champion name it a profession, Ferguson insists he nonetheless feels good. He plans on reaching out to the UFC himself when he’s able to battle.
“I left half a f*cking glove in there, and I acquired it again, in order that simply tells me I acquired each pairs of gloves,” Ferguson advised Demetrious Johnson on his YouTube Channel. “We’re going to most likely take the remainder of this season, determine some issues out, and we’re coming again exhausting both January or February, so keep tuned. F*ck no, I’m not retiring. I’m too previous to retire.
“I’m 40 years previous. I’m midway to 80. I’ve been competing since I used to be 5 years previous in a number of sports activities. I’ve wrestled in school. I’ve completed all the opposite stuff, and it’s not like I don’t know anything. I do. I’m nonetheless in a position to compete. When anyone can run a dash quicker than me, then perhaps I’ll begin to contemplate it.” Ferguson, who lately sought assist from former Navy SEAL David Goggins, plans on reaching out to different coaches to assist him rebound. One coach he has in thoughts is Firas Zahabi, head coach of former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre.
“What I really want is to seek out that teaching and that self-discipline round different folks,” Ferguson stated. “Being uncomfortable in apply in order that manner you’re not depressing within the battle. I approached a pair completely different coaches. Firas Zahabi is among the coaches I’ve at all times admired, as a result of he was GSP’s coach, and GSP was at all times my goal.”
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