No Tommy Fury, no problem for Darren Till.
In the main event of Misfits Boxing 20, the former UFC title challenger pivoted from a potential boxing match with Fury and instead fought Anthony Taylor on Saturday at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.
Till won emphatically, stopping Taylor in the sixth round. Here is a look at the finish, per Full Send MMA:
Misfits Boxing 20: Update on Anthony Taylor’s Health
Anthony Taylor collapsed after the post-fight interviews and was taken from the arena area to the locker room in a wheelchair. Thankfully, according to a recent report from Uncrowned’s Ariel Helwani, Taylor was administered oxygen and deemed stable. He was allowed to leave without a hospital visit.
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – The Fight Breakdown
From the outset, Till was in complete control. His size, hand speed, and consistent forward movement overwhelmed Taylor. While Taylor came out aggressively, his approach was quickly curtailed by Till’s jab and surprising punch accuracy.
As the fight progressed, Till’s confidence grew. He found his rhythm against the smaller and clearly overmatched opponent. A KO victory seemed possible for Till earlier in the bout, but he ultimately secured the stoppage in the sixth round.
A New Chapter for Darren Till
Till’s victory could mark the beginning of a successful second combat sports career. Till rose to prominence in MMA, reaching a title shot in the UFC. However, he was defeated by then-welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in September 2018 via submission. That fight marked Woodley’s last successful title defense and earned him a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. For Till, it signaled the start of a decline in his UFC career.
Following the loss to Woodley, Till was knocked out by Jorge Masvidal. He rebounded with a split-decision win over Kelvin Gastelum but then suffered defeats to Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson, and Dricus du Plessis in his final UFC fights.
At just 32 years old, Till has time to make an impact in combat sports. The booming crossover boxing scene presents an ideal opportunity for him to stay active and relevant.
What’s Next for Darren Till?
After Saturday’s fight, Till issued a bold callout to several notable figures in the crossover boxing scene, including Jorge Masvidal, Mike Perry, KSI, and others.
Whether any of them accept his challenge remains to be seen, but Till’s entry into this space adds another intriguing player to the mix.
Here is a look at all of the results from the fight card.
Misfits Boxing 20 Results
- Darren Till def. Anthony Taylor via sixth-round TKO
- Wade Plemons def. Masai Warrior via unanimous decision (40-36 x2, 39-37)
- Ty Mitchell def. Tommy Hench via third-round TKO (1:35)
- Melanie Shah vs. Carla Jade ruled split draw (47-46 Jade, 48-47 Shaw, 47-47)
- Little T def. Afghan Dan via second-round TKO (injury) (1:40)
- Sami Hamed def. Ziggy Johnson via first-round TKO (1:19)
- Adam Brooks def. Gavinio via second-round TKO (0:52)
- BBCC Gareth def. Kak Hatt via first-round TKO (1:33)