Darren Till has found a replacement for Tommy Fury as he prepares to enter the world of boxing against Anthony Taylor.
The former UFC star was set to face Tyson Fury‘s half-brother, but the fight collapsed with the ex-Love Island contestant concerned that Till wouldn’t follow the rules.
This was because, at the pre-fight press conference, Till repeatedly said he would kick Fury in the face.
But despite that, he is still set to make his boxing debut later this month on KSI‘s Misfits card.
And he will be facing American Taylor, who has competed in six fights.
He has three wins and three defeats, including a defeat to Fury, so it’ll be a stern test for Till.
Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor: How to follow
This eight-round heavyweight contest will take place on Saturday, January 18.
It is being held at the Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester.
This is the main event for the X Series 20 edition of the Misfits.
It will be shown on DAZN in the UK and the US.
The fight will be included in the standard subscription price for DAZN.
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Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor
- Wade Plemons vs. The Masai Warrior
- Ty Mitchell vs. Tommy Hench
- Carla Jade vs. Melanie Shah
- Sami Hamed vs. Ziggy Johnson
- Beavo vs. Demetri Dionysus
- Adam Brooks vs. Gavinio
- BBCC Gareth vs. Kak Hatt
Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor: What has been said?
Taylor called out Till after his win over Anderson Silva’s son, Gabriel.
Following that bout, the American said: “Darren Till, I know you watching. Hey, if you see this message, bring it.”
And Till was pretty sharp to respond on social media.
He said: “This is a message to Anthony Taylor. I don’t usually do this s***.
“But I’ve seen you call me out the weekend, well done on your victory, I will fight you anywhere right now, whatever event Misfits wants to put on.
“If you wanna do it in my city and you wanna try knock me out in Liverpool, then we will do it here at any weight, whatever date.
“I will not even train for someone like you. I will knock you flat out.”