Darren Till Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Over Darren Stewart in Misfits Boxing 21 Main Event
In a highly anticipated influencer boxing match, Darren Till emerged victorious over Darren Stewart at Misfits Boxing 21, which took place at the Vaillant Live in Derby, England, according to a live blog by MMA Fighting. The bout saw Till dominate the early rounds before Stewart mounted a late comeback, ultimately falling short as Till secured a unanimous decision win.
As reported by MMA Fighting, Till, a one-time welterweight title challenger in the UFC, improved his professional boxing record to 3-0 with the victory. The 31-year-old fighter has been making a name for himself in the boxing world, having scored an impressive sixth-round knockout of Anthony Taylor in his previous outing. Till’s experience in the UFC has clearly translated to the boxing ring, as he utilised his powerful left hand to great effect throughout the contest.
Stewart, on the other hand, made his professional boxing debut in the main event. The 29-year-old fighter had previously competed in the UFC, where he compiled a 5-7 record with two no contests. As noted by MMA Fighting, Stewart showed immense heart and determination, pushing Till to the limit in the later rounds. Despite his valiant effort, Stewart was ultimately outscored by Till, who took the victory via unanimous decision with scores of 77-74, 77-74, and 77-73.
The bout got off to a frenetic start, with both fighters coming out swinging. Till quickly took control of the contest, utilising his powerful left hand to drop Stewart in the first round. As MMA Fighting reported, Stewart was able to beat the count and survive the round, but Till’s dominance continued in the early going. However, Stewart refused to back down, and he managed to mount a late comeback, landing several hard shots in the final rounds.
In the post-fight interview, Till praised Stewart for his toughness and resilience, saying, "You don’t have to be disrespectful to each other and still have an absolute war, like we did," as quoted by MMA Fighting. Till also called out KSI, suggesting that he would be interested in facing the fellow influencer boxer in the future. However, Till made it clear that he would prefer to face KSI at a higher weight class, saying, "I can get down to the weight. You can fight. I was there, you beat Tommy," as reported by MMA Fighting.
The victory marks Till’s second consecutive win under the Misfits Boxing banner, and he will likely look to build on this momentum in the coming months. For Stewart, the loss was a setback, but he showed that he has the heart and determination to compete at a high level in the boxing world. As noted by MMA Fighting, Stewart’s performance earned him the respect of Till and the fans, and he will likely look to bounce back from the loss in his next outing.
In conclusion, the main event of Misfits Boxing 21 was a highly entertaining and closely contested bout that saw Darren Till emerge victorious over Darren Stewart. The fight showcased the skills and determination of both fighters, and it will be interesting to see how they both continue to develop in the world of professional boxing. As reported by MMA Fighting, the event was a success, and fans can expect to see more exciting matchups in the future.
