Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title challenger Darren Till will make his return to the boxing ring at Misfits Boxing 21 on March 29 from inside AO Arena in Manchester, England, as “Gorilla” meets former UFC middleweight fighter Darren Stewart on the undercard for the KSI vs. Dillon Danis main event.
Till, who parted ways with UFC back in early 2023, made his professional boxing debut this past January with a blistering TKO stoppage over combat veteran Anthony Taylor at Misfits Boxing 20. It was originally supposed to be Till vs. Tommy Fury, but Fury pulled out after threats of a Till head kick. It was bizarre to say the least, yet Till still cashed in against Taylor in dramatic fashion.
While fans would have liked to see Till vs. Fury re-booked and witness that drama unfold, Till will now face another former UFC fighter and try to build on his new career. Misfits Boxing announced the booking on its social media account earlier Saturday.
While most will be watching to see how Till does in his second trip to the ring, this is a tremendous opportunity for Stewart. The 34-year-old veteran retired from MMA last year citing financial difficulties as the main reason. “The Dentist” now gets a second chance to put his good striking to use and make a nice payday in the process.
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