Tony Ferguson defends Misfits middleweight title against Kenzo Biyong in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Misfits Boxing announced that champion Tony Ferguson will defend his middleweight title against former professional soccer player Kenzo Biyong on September 26, 2026. The five-round title bout will take place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida, and will be available to viewers on DAZN. Ferguson, a former UFC interim lightweight champion, holds a 2-0 record in professional boxing, having secured the vacant middleweight belt by defeating Warren Spencer last year. Biyong, 28, is transitioning from a background in European soccer and recent experience in submission grappling to make his boxing debut. The event card also includes a heavyweight title defense by Chase DeMoor against Plinio Cruz and a boxing match between Henry Cejudo and Deen the Great.
- •The fight takes place September 26, 2026, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
- •Tony Ferguson is the defending Misfits middleweight champion with a 2-0 boxing record.
- •Kenzo Biyong is a former professional soccer player entering his first boxing match.
- •The five-round fight will stream live on DAZN.
- •The event card also features Henry Cejudo and Chase DeMoor.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — He’s back! Tony Ferguson booked against former soccer player on Sept. 26 | Misfits Boxing
"“El Cucuy” is back for more. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will return to the boxing ring to defend his Misfits Middleweight title against former soccer player Kenzo Biyong on Sept. 26, 2026, inside James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. Misfits Boxing announced the bizarre matchup this weekend. The […]
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