Tony Ferguson continued his Misfits Boxing revival with a hard-fought victory over Warren Spencer in Dubai.
The former UFC interim champion returned to the ring after a difficult final stretch in mixed martial arts.
Ferguson had reignited his career with a knockout win in September and entered this bout with confidence.
Spencer walked out first, but Ferguson received the strongest reaction from the crowd.
The fight opened with both men trading jabs, as Spencer showed a disciplined game plan.
Ferguson absorbed early pressure but landed heavier shots as the rounds progressed.
A strong right hand dropped Spencer at the end of the second round.
Spencer responded bravely, pressing forward and exchanging heavily in the third.
The momentum briefly shifted in the fourth when Spencer rocked Ferguson with a clean right hand.
The final round slowed, following the intensity of earlier exchanges.
All three judges scored the contest in Ferguson’s favour, extending his winning run in boxing.
