Celebrity boxing has always been a spectacle, with names like Jake Paul, KSI, and Tommy Fury leading the charge. Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that these three have carved out a massive presence in the boxing scene. Enter Darren Till, a former UFC standout who is now setting his sights on fixing pugilism.
In his last fight, Till put on a masterclass against Anthony Taylor to secure a win and prove he could hang in with the big gloves. Till was supposed to fight Tommy Fury, but during the promotional events threatened to use MMA tactics if he were being soundly beaten. Tommy didn’t enjoy that very much and called off the bout.
Till later claimed that he was only saying that stuff to sell the fight and he wouldn’t have actually done it. Needless to say, he still harbors a grudge against the younger Fury brother as he hopes to be done with him and other influencer-boxers in the promotions soon. Till took to Twitter to make his intentions crystal clear and said,
“By December I will have knocked KSI, Jake Paul & Tommy Fury out & we’ll all be done with the circus. You are all welcome!”
By December I will have knocked KSi, Jake Paul & Tommy Fury out & we’ll all be done with the circus.
You are all welcome!— DT (@darrentill2) February 13, 2025
That’s a bold claim, but hey, this is combat sports, where confidence is half the battle. While some might see this as wishful thinking, others might argue that Till, with his extensive striking experience, could actually pose a real threat to these guys.
However, securing fights with all three by December seems like a logistical nightmare. Negotiations, contracts, and timing will all play a factor. Not to mention, each of these fighters has their own agendas and matchups they are chasing.
Besides it seems the UFC is not done with Till . Or more accurately, before he tries to fight the big-money matches, he might have to get his hands dirty with a former UFC champion.
Luke vs. Till
Rockhold, former UFC middleweight champion, has expressed interest in stepping into the boxing ring with Till. Rockhold, in an interview with Ariel Helwani, expressed his interest in venturing into boxing and the first opponent that popped up was Till,
“I think Darren Till is f***ing great. I’d love to swing and test myself against someone like that.”
“I think Darren Till is a fucking [great fight]. I’d love to swing and test myself against someone like that.” – @LukeRockhold
Who’s down for Darren Till x Luke Rockhold? pic.twitter.com/E0a8SY6qq0
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 10, 2025
Rockhold has been recovering from a back injury but is eager to return once he’s in peak condition. He has been exploring different options since stepping away from the UFC but nothing has really brought him too much success.
While he remains open to other opponents, including Viddal Riley, he emphasized the importance of being fully prepared before lunging head-first into a new challenge and said,
“We’ll see who else. I mean, Viddal Riley, I still like that fight, honestly. Give me eight weeks, give me 10 weeks when I’m healthy for an eight-round boxing match.”
Hopefully, he can recover soon and get back into the octagon. It’s been a good few years since we have been bestowed with a Luke Rockhold fight day!
