Darren Till, known for his outspoken nature in the MMA world, has once again made headlines by challenging former professional soccer player, Gary Neville, to a cage fight. The Liverpudlian fighter cited their Twitter beef as the reason behind his callout, expressing his interest in settling the score inside the cage.
Neville, who had a successful career with Manchester United and the English national team, is the latest target of Till’s fighting words. The rivalry between Liverpool FC and Manchester United adds an extra layer of intrigue to the potential matchup between the two athletes from different sports.
In a recent interview, Till mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo as another potential opponent from the soccer world, praising the Portuguese star’s athleticism and physicality. Ronaldo, who has shown interest in combat sports by attending various events, could provide a unique challenge for Till if the fight ever materializes.
Despite the drama surrounding his callout of Neville, Till is focused on his upcoming boxing match against Tommy Fury. The fight, scheduled for January 18 at the Co-op Arena in Manchester, will see Till stepping into the boxing ring for the second time in his career. Interestingly, the bout will take place in the heavyweight division, a departure from Till’s usual welterweight fights in MMA.
The press conference for the Till vs. Fury fight turned chaotic when Tommy’s father, John Fury, threw a bottle of water at Till, sparking a brief scuffle on stage. The heated exchange between the fighters and their camps has only added to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming boxing match.
As Till continues to make waves in both MMA and boxing, fans are eagerly awaiting his showdown with Tommy Fury and the possibility of future fights against soccer stars like Neville and Ronaldo. The crossover appeal of these matchups highlights the growing intersection between combat sports and other athletic disciplines, creating exciting opportunities for fighters like Till to test their skills against unexpected opponents.