UFC Legends Francis Ngannou, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Several other fighters have retired from the UFC and turned to boxing. Darren TillThe former British mixed martial artist has turned to boxing, making his debut in Dubai on July 6. He intends to use his new start to his advantage to become a successful boxer and ultimately earn a big paycheck. To achieve that, he's turning to “problem children.” Jake Paul.
The Liverpool native has repeatedly said he would like to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, which has led to him coming under fire from many martial arts enthusiasts and members of the fraternity, but he believes in what he does and doesn't really care what people think.
Darren Till spoke with Ariel Helwani and shared his thoughts on fighting Paul. The former UFC fighter said: “Sometimes trolls and other people say, 'I'm begging you to fight Jake Paul,' and you're begging me to fight Jake Paul. I could beat Jake Paul. I'd totally knock him out, but he trains hard. He puts in a lot of dedication and effort.”
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Do you think Jake Paul is truly changing people's lives or is he just looking for attention?
Until further explanation, “He actually changed some people's lives, like Amanda Serrano. So this narrative is, 'You're begging for a fight, the guy who challenged for the title is now begging for a fight with a YouTuber,' and well, wouldn't you say? You'd make a ton of money…Obviously, me and every other fighter would be begging for a fight with Jake Paul, so we're begging, if you want to call it that. He's a face.”
It was six years ago that Jake Paul first stepped into a boxing ring. In a relatively short space of time, he has become one of the most well-known faces in the boxing industry. In addition to his highly marketable boxing matches, he also has his own promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions. Apart from this, Till would love to fight Paul but believes the Ohio native is afraid of him.
Darren Till thinks Jake Paul is running away from him
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The “problem child” was supposed to fight a powerhouse in boxing. Mike Tyson July 20. However, the latter was forced to withdraw from the match due to health problems. Mike Perry Till then took his place. Apparently, Till was scheduled to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on the undercard on July 20. However, Till also withdrew from the bout, citing visa issues. However, he did make an appearance in Dubai on July 6. Mohamed Mouthier.
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After his win over Muti, Till named the fighter he would really like to face. The 31-year-old said: “Jake Paul, Tommy Fury, Mike Perry, they're all on the run. They're scared cowards. They don't want to fight me. I promise you, I swear to God, I'm not a four-two-round fighter. I'm an eight-three-round fighter. And I'm going to chop their heads off.”
Paul hasn't responded to Till's call yet. But one thing is for sure: a match between Paul and Till would be an exciting one. Do you think this match could happen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.