Darren Till Outlasts Darren Stewart in a War at Misfits
Former UFC star Darren Till secured a unanimous decision victory over fellow MMA veteran Darren Stewart at Misfits Boxing 21, held at Vaillant Live in Derby, England, on May 16, 2025. The eight-round cruiserweight bout was a brutal war, with Till scoring two knockdowns en route to a hard-fought win.
A Fight of Momentum Swings
Till (2-0 boxing, 18-5-1 MMA) started strong, dropping Stewart with a looping left hand in the opening round. Stewart (0-1 boxing, 16-10 MMA) showed incredible toughness, recovering quickly and pressing forward with relentless pressure.
By Round 5, Stewart had bloodied Till’s nose and appeared to be clawing his way back into the fight. Till, visibly fatigued, struggled to keep Stewart off him as the Londoner pinned him against the ropes and landed heavy shots.
The Knockout That Sealed the Win
Just as the fight seemed destined for a razor-thin decision, Till landed a devastating straight left in the final seconds of Round 8, sending Stewart crashing into the ropes. The referee began a count, even as the final bell sounded, solidifying Till’s victory on the scorecards.
The judges scored the fight 77-74, 77-74, and 77-73, all in favor of Till.
What’s Next for Till?
After the fight, Till wasted no time calling out KSI, challenging the YouTube star-turned-boxer to a future bout. He also hinted at potential matchups against Jake Paul, Logan Paul, Mike Perry, and Jorge Masvidal, signaling his intent to stay active in the boxing world.
Final Thoughts
Misfits Boxing 21 delivered an unforgettable battle between two warriors. While Stewart proved his durability, Till’s precision striking and late-round knockdown secured the victory.
Will Till get his dream fight against KSI, or will another contender step up? Fight fans will be watching closely.
