Memorable Moments at Misfits Boxing 22
Misfits Boxing 22 showcased several thrilling moments during its highlight bouts on Saturday, culminating in an intense match between Darren Till and Luke Rockhold at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. Till marked a successful return to Misfits Boxing by stopping Rockhold in a spectacular fashion early in their eight-round fight for the Misfits bridgerweight championship.
Till (18-5-1 MMA, 3-0 boxing) delivered a devastating knockout in the third round against the former UFC middleweight champion, maintaining his undefeated record under the Misfits Boxing organization since he began his boxing career last year.
Rockhold (16-6 MMA, 0-1 boxing) initiated his boxing debut positively, establishing a rhythm and utilizing jabs to control the pace against Till. However, Till managed to land his infamous left hand twice towards the end of the first round, nearly securing an early finish. The second round proved challenging for Rockhold, 40, as he struggled to keep up with Till’s relentless left hand assault directed at his chin.
In the third round, Till overwhelmed Rockhold, sliding his left hand past Rockhold’s guard and knocking him unconscious in a dramatic conclusion to the fight.
Previously, Till achieved a unanimous decision victory over UFC veteran Darren Stewart in May and knocked out former Bellator fighter Anthony Taylor during his promotional debut in January. A former contender in the UFC at 170 pounds, Till once fought unsuccessfully for the UFC welterweight title but has now regained his competitive edge in boxing, even challenging boxing legend Carl Froch after the match.
Conversely, Rockhold faces a setback after his boxing debut. Following his departure from the UFC in 2022, he dabbled in various combat sports, including bare-knuckle boxing and grappling matches, but has yet to secure a win in boxing.
Co-Main Events and New Developments
In the co-main event, another former UFC fighter, Tony Ferguson, made a successful boxing debut, defeating influencer Nathaniel “Salt Papi” Bustamante to capture the Misfits interim middleweight title. Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 1-0 boxing), who faced a tumultuous eight-fight losing streak in the UFC, defied the odds and scored a TKO in the third round. The match was marked by Ferguson’s effective distance control and an impressive output of strikes as he gained confidence throughout the fight.
Additionally, Misfits Boxing hosted its inaugural MMA fight, where Dillon Danis submitted Warren Spencer with a guillotine in just 15 seconds, claiming the promotion’s first light heavyweight championship. After the fight, Danis exchanged words with English strongman Eddie Hall and called out former UFC champion Islam Makhachev, hinting at future matchmaking possibilities.
