Tommy Fury and former UFC contender Darren Till’s highly anticipated boxing match has taken an unexpected twist, shifting significantly since being set for January 18th. Fury has now been replaced by Anthony Taylor following Till’s threats of using mixed martial arts techniques if the bout does not favor himself. Fans and followers of boxing alike were left disillusioned after this change was announced; initially scheduled to occur on January 18th but now set for January 11th instead.
Till used his November press conference as an opportunity to promote their fight, but some remarks made at it did not sit well with Fury and caused him to pull out due to Till’s refusal to adhere to standard boxing rules as the primary factor for his withdrawal. On Instagram Story, Fury revealed this decision was due mainly to Till.
Following Fury’s withdrawal, the event organizers, Misfits Boxing, were quick to find a replacement in Anthony Taylor, maintaining the event’s excitement. However, this last-minute swap has sparked a wave of discontent among fans, many of whom were anticipating the original matchup. A vocal segment of the audience has taken to social media platforms to demand refunds, expressing their dissatisfaction with the altered main event.
Fan Reactions to the New Matchup
In the wake of the lineup change, Darren Till addressed the situation by downplaying his earlier comments as mind games, asserting his capability to compete in a pure boxing match. Despite his clarifications, the switch to Anthony Taylor as his new opponent has done little to quell the disappointment for many fans who were eager to see the original fight. Calls for refunds have flooded social media, with ticket holders reaching out to ticketing platforms to inquire about their options.
Aside from refund requests, there is also growing curiosity about the rest of the event’s lineup, which has yet to be fully disclosed. This uncertainty has only added to the frustration among those planning to attend or stream the event.
However, not everyone views this change negatively. Anthony Taylor – known for his contributions to influencer boxing as well as Bellator’s Mixed Martial Arts competitions – has found support from some fans due to his competitive spirit and fighting capabilities, some eagerly anticipate seeing how well he competes against Till.
As opinions regarding their forthcoming fight are split, many see Darren Till-Anthony Taylor as being pivotal for both fighters, potentially turning around critics who were initially disappointed about its change of format.