Darren Till’s Latest Victory
On May 16, Darren Till achieved a victory over Darren Stewart at Misfits X Series 21, while setting his sights on a potential showdown with Jake Paul, who had a match lined up against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28. The event, aired on DAZN, took place at Vaillant Live in Derby and garnered significant media attention from outlets like DAZN and MMA Fighting. Despite Paul’s win, a bout with Till seems unlikely as he is eyeing higher-profile opponents, such as Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez. Consequently, Till is now scheduled to fight Luke Rockhold on August 30, headlining Misfits X Series 22 at Manchester’s AO Arena.
Strategic Decisions in Boxing
For Till, participating in the Misfits Boxing scene currently offers more appealing opportunities than a traditional boxing career. In a recent discussion with Seconds Out, he emphasized, “Yeah, I mean, I don’t know. I just want to take it in me stride now… there’s bigger opportunity fights here in this Misfits now in this influencer scene. So I am willing to take the bag and run with it.” This indicates that for now, the financial gains and visibility in this influencer-driven arena outweigh the attractions of a conventional boxing return.
Positioning Within Influencer Boxing
The conversation shifted to Till’s standing in this chaotic fight domain. A reporter noted that influencer boxing seems more disorderly than MMA and could make Till a target for aspiring fighters. He modestly replied, “I don’t think I am the biggest fish… Jake and KSI are still the two biggest fish.” While acknowledging the star power of Jake Paul and KSI, Till highlighted his significant presence while not assuming the top spot, hinting at his potential threat to competitors.
A Growing Track Record
Darren Till boasts a Misfits boxing record that includes a sixth-round TKO against Anthony Taylor earlier this year, which solidified his credibility within the crossover boxing scene. He expressed, “Because I am fighting much regularly… it’s unheard of stuff like that.” Although he respects veterans like Luke Rockhold and Darren Stewart, he made it clear that the influencers lack the same challenge: “They are not really competition for me… some of these influencers, mate, come on.”
Unexpected Praise for Jake Paul
Recently, Till made a surprising claim about Paul, stating, “First of all, Jake Paul hasn’t been a YouTuber for like 15 years.” Although his timeline was slightly off, he urged that Paul should not be seen merely as an influencer or YouTube boxer. Till remarked, “He’s a professional… he is a legit boxer, he trains like a boxer, he lives like a boxer.” This acknowledgment reflects Till’s recognition of Paul’s commitment to the sport.
Future Prospects
Currently, Jake Paul is negotiating a potential fight with Anthony Joshua, which could further validate his status as a legitimate boxer. Meanwhile, Till seems to be enjoying a resurgence in his boxing career, having recently faced and defeated both Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart. With his upcoming fight against Luke Rockhold under the influencer boxing banner, Till is poised for further success. What are your thoughts on Till’s comments regarding Jake Paul?
