Anticipation for the boxing match between former UFC middleweights Darren Till and Luke Rockhold has increased considerably with both men trading verbal jabs prior to their scheduled battle on August 30 in Manchester. Amid these taunts and accusations, Till made headlines when he likened himself to UFC legend Daniel Cormier; something which caught Dricus Du Plessis’ notice as current middleweight champion of Darren Du Plessis’ UFC division – something Till noted with noticeable displeasantness by making this bold statement likening himself with UFC legend Daniel Cormier which made headlines worldwide amidst other taunts and accusations by rivals such as Luke Rockhold versus him on August 30.
Till’s comparison to Cormier was met with outrage from Du Plessis, having defeated Till previously at UFC 282. Du Plessis took to social media in response to Till’s comparison, drawing attention to Cormier as an active two-division champion while noting Till’s lack of progress since UFC 282. Responding to one fan who claimed Till had nearly finished them off during their fight in Las Vegas at UFC 282, Du Plessis responded simply with: Almost…but then?” referencing his victory via submission win in round 3.
This exchange underlines the competitive history between Du Plessis and Till, particularly recalling how Till gave Du Plessis a challenging fight before ultimately being subdued. The encounter serves as a backdrop to Du Plessis’ dismissal of Till’s comparison to Cormier, noting the significant differences in their accomplishments within the UFC.
As Till prepares for his venture into boxing, Du Plessis continues to engage with fighters both within and beyond his immediate competition scope. Following his rebuttal to Till, Du Plessis also directed a mocking comment towards Sharaputdin Magomedov, despite Magomedov’s recent victory and performance earning him praise and a monetary bonus. Du Plessis’s jab at Magomedov underscores his vigilance over contenders and emerging threats in the middleweight division.
Du Plessis Mocks Sharaputdin Magomedov
Du Plessis demonstrated his authoritative presence by mocking Sharaputdin Magomedov with an insulting nickname that called attention to Magomedov’s physical appearance and recent injury. Du Plessis’ actions displayed his willingness to confront any middleweight who attracted attention by engaging directly. It reinforced Du Plessis as an effective champion with aspirationss of staying on top.
By engaging with Magomedov through these interactions, Du Plessis not only strengthens his competitive spirit but also instils belief that any and all potential challengers to his title must be acknowledged and dealt with accordingly. Although Magomedov may or may not respond, Du Plessis’ message remains clear – that he is keeping tabs on everything that might challenge his title, while waiting patiently until an opportunity presents itself before engaging any one aiming at challenging for it.