Darren Till outguns Darren Stewart in Misfits 21 thriller, calls out KSI and Mike Perry
Darren Till celebrates victory over Darren Stewart at Misfits 21 in Derby, staking his claim for a future bout with KSI or Mike Perry in the crossover boxing spotlight (Image: Misfits Boxing)
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The crowd at Vaillant Live in Derby witnessed a throwback battle on Friday night (May 16), as Darren Till outlasted Darren Stewart in a gritty eight-round scrap. Both men showed heart, but it was Till who stood taller at the final bell, leaving fans buzzing and fight night gossip swirling about what comes next.Till, making his second professional boxing appearance under the Misfits Boxing banner, dropped Stewart in the opening round and weathered a sustained pressure game to take home a unanimous decision. Judges scored it 77-74 twice and 77-73, confirming the former UFC welterweight title challenger's superior ring control.Also read: Darren Till takes on Darren Stewart, eyes potential fight with Jake Paul From the opening bell, Till (2-0, 1 KO) looked like a man on a mission. His footwork kept him elusive while his left hand found its mark with sniper-like precision. Stewart (0-1) came forward with aggression but was met with clean counters. The most significant moment of the fight came early, when Till landed a flush left hand that sent 'The Dentist' to the canvas.Even as Stewart pressed forward and made the fight dirty on the inside, Till adapted, targeting the body and varying his shots to keep the pace in his favor. Stewart's pressure was commendable, but Till's ring IQ and calm composure proved decisive. In the final round, Stewart overcommitted, nearly tumbling through the ropes, and was met with another brutal left hand right before the final bell.No sooner had the judges read the scores than Till shifted into call-out mode. With KSI seated ringside, the Liverpudlian used his post-fight interview to stir the pot and possibly set up one of Misfits Boxing's most marketable matchups.'No one wants to f***ing fight me mate,' Till exclaimed. Eyeing KSI, he added, 'Cmon KSI. Are we gonna fight? I can get down to the weight, cmon. Cmon mate... You beat Tommy. You know you can fight, cmon son.'Also read: Navajo Stirling shocked UFC 315; here's why everyone's talking about the unbeaten star He wasn't done. 'Otherwise, me and you are gonna have to tag team them pair of c***s, Logan and Jake (Paul). Make your mind up, mate, cmon. I respect you, mate and thank you for the opportunity.'Till also took shots at Tommy Fury, saying, 'Tommy's fighting somewhere in Europe for 20 grand with his Dad. They're a pair of muppets.' He rounded off with a final challenge, name-dropping more combat sports rivals: 'Mike Perry, Jorge Masvidal. Any of them c***s, that's it.'While no fight is confirmed yet, Darren Till's next bout is now one of the most anticipated announcements in the crossover boxing world. Whether it's a blockbuster clash with KSI, a blood feud with Mike Perry, or a long-awaited rematch with Jorge Masvidal, Till has made it clear, he's ready to fight anyone.Till's victory at Misfits 21 keeps him undefeated in boxing and places him firmly at the heart of the promotion's chaotic, entertainment-first style. After a compelling performance and a wild post-fight mic drop, Misfits fans and MMA loyalists alike are watching closely to see which challenge the Gorilla accepts next.
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