The one-time UFC title challenger stopped Anthony Taylor in the sixth round in the main event of Misfits Boxing 20 at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England on Saturday evening.
Till was the much bigger man and it showed in the ring. He pressured Taylor throughout the fight, backing him up into the ropes and letting rip with punching barrages.
The Liverpudlian found particular success with the counter left uppercut that put Taylor down in Round 4. It was a heavy knockdown, but the American managed to beat the count, showing tremendous heart.
Taylor had his best round of the fight in the fifth, bouncing back just a round after being dropped. He found success with his right hand as Till began to get complacent defensively.
In the sixth, however, Till scored a knockdown with a similar left uppercut to the one that dropped Taylor earlier. Taylor rose back to his feet, but he was pummeled again by Till’s left hand and slumped onto the canvas in a brutal sequence, leaving the referee no reason to issue a 10-count.
In his post-fight interview, Till called out KSI, Jorge Masvidal, Tommy Fury and Mike Perry for a Misfits Boxing match. KSI, who was commentating on the fight, hinted that he could face Till later in 2025.
First, though, Misfits co-owner KSI will take on former England and Manchester City soccer defender Wayne Bridge on March 29. KSI and Bridge faced off in the ring to preview their clash. It will be KSI’s first bout since losing a unanimous decision to Tommy Fury in October 2024.
Catch complete Misfits Boxing 20: Till vs. Taylor results, highlights and live blog below.
Fight card
Darren Till def. Anthony Taylor via sixth-round TKO | Watch video
Video: Darren Till’s 6th-round TKO win over Anthony Taylor!
KSI hints at future Till fight!
KSI, on commentary, hints at a future matchup with Darren Till should KSI beat Wayne Bridge on March 29th.
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – Round 6
A left uppercut from Till DROPS Taylor again in round six; it was similar to the one that put Taylor down in round 4.
Till looking for the finish as Taylor rises from the knockdown. Another left uppercut for Till followed by three strong left hands. Taylor SLUMPS to the canvas and this one is OVER!
TKO-6 Darren Till
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – Round 5
Best round of the fight for Anthony Taylor, just one round after Darren Till dropped Taylor and was on the verge of the finish.
Till had a quieter round, perhaps tiring out. Taylor realized that he needed to turn things around and started to attempt the right hand, which landed several times on Till. Till’s face is a bloody mess, his nose was busted by Taylor’s right hand.
10-9 Taylor, 49-45 Till
Video: Darren Till knocks down Anthony Taylor in round 4
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – Round 4
Darren Till DROPS Anthony Taylor with a brilliantly-timed left uppercut in round 4. Till was lying on the canvas, I don’t know how he got up from that. It was a heavy knockdown!
Till is looking for the finish, Taylor looks very hurt and is covering up on the ring ropes. Till can’t find the clean shot though and Taylor looks like he will survive the onslaught. A pair of left hands from Till connect.
10-8 Till, 40-35 Till
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – Round 3
Till is starting to increase the pressure on Taylor. Taylor has no room to breathe in that ring, he is being bullied by Till.
OVERHAND LEFT from Till has rocked Taylor. Till is putting his punches together, forcing Taylor to cover up.
Big round for Till!
10-9 Till, 30-27 Till
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – Round 2
Quiet first minute of round two, Taylor with the odd right hand with Till not really doing much.
Right hook from Till in the second minute, followed by a left hook downstairs. Till is starting to open up now.
Till lands with a barrage of punches on Taylor, who is on the ropes. The size and power advantage is starting to become apparent now. Strong finish to the round for Till!
10-9 Till, 20-18 Till
Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – Round 1
Till and Taylor rush to the centre of the ring. Till, a southpaw, is the much bigger man and on the front foot. Taylor, an orthodox, looks shorter and smaller and is forced on the backfoot.
A right hand from Taylor is the first significant connect in this bout. Till is looking for the left-hand-right hook combination.
A 1-2 from Till breaks through Taylor’s guard. Taylor responds with a couple of right hands. Till looks more comfortable in the ring, but Taylor does have the occasional success with the right hand.
10-9 Till
KSI & Wayne Bridge’s face off
Main Event Next: Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor
One-time UFC title challenger Darren Till makes his Misfits Boxing debut against fellow MMA veteran and current Misfits light heavyweight champion Anthony Taylor in tonight’s headline bout.
CONFIRMED: KSI vs. Wayne Bridge – March 29th
KSI has entered the ring in Manchester to confirm his next fight at the end of March.
He claims to have no opponent though as he says that the fight he had agreed to has fallen through because his opponent pulled out.
KSI asks the crowd who they want to see him fight next.
He calls out Tony Bellew and Big Zuu.
An old man ring walks and tries to enter the ring to call out KSI. This is Crazy!
Wayne Bridge is now in the ring and it’s confirmed that KSI will face the former Man City and England defender on March 29th as the pair face off in the ring and KSI throws verbal digs at Bridge.
KSI & Luke Littler Ringside
Misfits Boxing owner KSI and British Darts sensation Luke Littler ringside at Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor.
Wade Plemons beats Masai Warrior via UD
Wade Plemmons wins his Misfits Boxing debut with a wide unanimous decision win (40-36, 39-37, 40-36) over Masai Warrior.
Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior – Round 4
Masai HURTS Plemmos early in round 4 with the right hand, an uppercut getting through too.
Plemmos looks exhausted, and he’s just eating clean punches from Masai in the final round. A right hook knocks Wade’s head back, it’s been a big round for Masai.
Perhaps he has left it a little bit too late though.
10-9 Warrior, 39-37 Plemmons
Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior – Round 3
Wade has started to slow down in round 3, but Masai isn’t technically good enough to take advantage of it.
Wade’s punches look slow and cumbersome now; Masai, however, is unable to get out of the way of the right hand. Plemmons starting to work the body with the jab. A 3-punch combination in the final few seconds from Wade land.
10-9 Wade, 30-27 Plemmons
Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior – Round 2
Warrior starts to come forward and tries to put pressure on Wade, he’s struggling to figure out the distance at which to punch though.
Wade is a one-trick pony with the right hand, but it’s proving to be a very effective trick in this contest. Warrior hasn’t gotten out of the way of a single right-hand tonight!
10-9 Plemmons, 20-18 Plemmons
Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior – Round 1
Wade Plemmons looks sound in his boxing debut. He has a good stance and fundamentals. Plemmos start the contest with a pair of clean right hands, neither of which does Warrior see coming. Plemmos is composed and tactical, connecting with another half dozen right hands in the opener. Warrior comes back a little in the final minute of round 1, but it was a terrific opener for Wade.
10-9 Plemmons
Chief Support Next: Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior
Wade Plemmons, owner of “The W.A.D.E. Concept”, makes his Misfits Boxing debut against fellow debutant Masai Warrior.
Warrior’s fight with HSTikkyTokky scheduled for last November was called off at the last minute.
