Darren Till to Fight Anthony Taylor January 18

Darren Till is set to face Anthony Taylor in the main event of Misfits Boxing 20 on January 18 in Manchester, England, after Tommy Fury withdrew from their match due to concerns over Till's threats to use MMA tactics during the boxing bout. Till, a former UFC title challenger, will make his official boxing debut following a controversial exhibition win over Mohammad Mutie in July 2023. Taylor, who has a notable record in mixed martial arts and is coming off a successful streak in Misfits Boxing, takes Fury's place on short notice. The fight will take place at cruiserweight, with Taylor not defending his light-heavyweight title, and will feature other bouts including Wade Plemons against Moziah Pinder. Till expressed frustration over Fury's withdrawal but is eager to compete in the upcoming event. Misfits Boxing has confirmed that the fight card will include additional matchups to be announced soon.