Tommy Fury and ex-UFC star Darren Till are set to fight in Manchester.
Fury, 25, and Till, 31, are reportedly set to clash at the Co-Op Live arena on January 18, 2025. Till has never had a professional boxing bout but boasts 24 professional MMA fights, with half of these coming in the UFC – including a UFC welterweight title loss against Tyron Woodley in 2018.
As for Fury, he is a boxer by trade and currently boasts the impressive feat of being the only man to have beaten Jake Paul.
Fury said: “It feels great to, finally, say that I am back! I have been out of the ring far too long, I’ve been getting itchy knuckles, and so I am thrilled to be able to announce my return. This is extra special as I am the A-side and headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans, at Co-op Live.
“Till had a good UFC career but he’s stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him. I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”
Darren Till said: “January 18 is my time, my night.”
Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “We are starting 2025 with a serious statement of intent! Fury vs Till is an absolute banger, one of the biggest crossover fights that can be made, and it will set up the X Series for a record-breaking year.
Crossover fights between boxers and MMA fighters are becoming increasingly popular with Paul facing several ex-UFC fighters – even targeting an MMA bout with UFC star Conor McGregor.
Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has also crossed over having fought both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in the squared circle since his departure from MMA’s premier promotion.
“The build-up to this is going to be compelling, it could get personal, and the fight will be one of the most brutal we have ever seen on Misfits. Get your tickets now!”
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