Darren Till Books Luke Rockhold Boxing Return at Misfits 22

Darren Till is set to face Luke Rockhold in a boxing match at Misfits Boxing 22, marking Rockhold's boxing debut. Although Rockhold, a former UFC middleweight champion, is a notable opponent, Till revealed that he initially preferred to fight other former UFC stars, including Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, both of whom were unable to take the fight for various reasons. Till expressed particular interest in a rematch with Masvidal, who defeated him in UFC 2019, but noted Masvidal was not ready for the fight date and appeared to be enjoying a break in Thailand. Meanwhile, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has also shown interest in fighting Till in the boxing ring. Rockhold, who rose to prominence a decade ago, has transitioned through MMA to bare-knuckle fighting and now boxing, aiming for a strong finish to his combat sports career. The matchup is generating attention due to both fighters' UFC backgrounds and the absence of UFC events competing at the moment.