Darren Till has openly expressed his frustration and disbelief after Tommy Fury pulled out of their highly anticipated boxing match, originally set for January 18. Speaking candidly on the MMA Channel, Till didn’t hold back, calling Fury’s withdrawal “completely and utterly embarrassing.”
Till confirmed that while Tommy Fury had publicly announced that the fight was off, the official confirmation from Misfits Boxing had not been made at the time of the interview. Despite this, Till’s frustration was clear, as he blamed Tommy for pulling out based on comments Till made during a press conference.
The beef between the two began at the press conference when Till, known for his blunt remarks, made a comment about potentially kicking Tommy in the face if he found himself losing the fight. Till clarified that his words were simply part of the mental warfare to hype up the fight, something he believed was common in the world of boxing. He was taken aback that Tommy would take these words seriously enough to pull out of the fight.
“To pull out over something I said is completely and utterly embarrassing,” Till exclaimed. “At least pull out with an injury or something respectable. Don’t pull out because of a press conference comment, that’s not a real reason.” Till further criticized Fury for not just owning up to backing out, pointing out that it was more shameful to use such excuses when there were no serious injuries involved.
Till didn’t hold back in stating that he believed Tommy Fury never wanted to fight him in the first place. He felt that Tommy had been intimidated by his mental toughness and the bold statements made during the buildup to the fight. Till went on to claim that he saw through Tommy’s bravado and predicted that he would pull out before it even happened. He even mocked Fury’s pre-fight “camp mode” videos, which Till saw as a sign that Tommy wasn’t genuinely preparing for the fight.
“It’s clear to me now, Tommy never wanted this fight. I’ve ended it without even having to step into the ring,” Till said, doubling down on his belief that Tommy wasn’t prepared for what was coming. The MMA fighter turned boxer emphasized that he has always been willing to fight anyone, and Tommy’s exit was a sign of his lack of readiness.
Despite the disappointment, Till remained confident about his future in the boxing ring. He made it clear that he would still be fighting on January 18, regardless of Tommy’s withdrawal, and he’s open to facing anyone who steps up as a replacement opponent.
Till also reflected on his approach to combat sports, emphasizing that his words were never intended to be disrespectful or personal but were part of the business of building hype for a fight. He made it clear that he’s always been truthful about his intentions in the ring and stands by everything he says.
Ultimately, Till’s frustration is clear—he believes Tommy Fury’s decision to back out was a missed opportunity for the fans, and he’s ready to continue his journey in boxing, no matter who he faces next. “I don’t care about the money or the sponsors,” Till stated. “I’m here to fight for the love of the sport and to give the fans a show.”
As fans await confirmation on what’s next for Darren Till on January 18, one thing is certain: he’s not backing down and will continue to fight, no matter the opponent.
