Nurmagomedov's manager: Ferguson will retire after Khabib fight

Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Photo: MMA Fighting
Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Photo: MMA Fighting

Manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov Ali Abdelaziz says that he sincerely worries about the health of Tony Ferguson, who will fight his fighter on April 7th.

"I'm very sorry for Tony Ferguson, since after April 7 he will probably never be able to fight again. I'm worried about his health, I'm serious. I'm not saying this in order to promote the battle. I've heard some rumours from Eddie Bravo - I respect him, he's a legend - but he said he would be happy if Khabib transferred Tony to the ground. I'll tell you that Tony will not be a normal person after that fight. If he misses the takedown, then Khabib smashes his face.

"It will be brutal, scary and bloody. Khabib acted very respectfully in relation to Barbosa and Johnson, but Ferguson will not be spared. My prediction: Tony Ferguson will need two years to recover or, perhaps, he will not return after this fight," the manager said.