Darren Till and Luke Rockhold agree to rule change just days before Misfits 22 boxing fight after chaotic brawl.
Problems at the press conference before the fight between Till and Rockhold
According to The Sun: Darren Till and Luke Rockhold agreed to a rule change for their fight at Misfits Boxing just days before the match.
The two former UFC stars will meet in Manchester, where six rounds are scheduled.
Luke Rockhold and Darren Till clashed on stageTill and Rockhold almost foughtOn Thursday, just three days before the fight, a scuffle broke out at a press conference between the two fighters.
Before the discussion began on stage, Till and Rockhold were restrained by security as they threatened to start fighting before the bell.
Security rushed in to prevent a conflict between the rivals.
Till demanded to increase the number of rounds to eight, shouting: “Why didn’t you accept eight rounds and said you would only fight for six?”
Rockhold, 40, replied: “I said - or one.”
Till, 32, countered: “No, you never. If that’s true, let’s make it eight rounds.”
Rockhold then agreed: “Let’s do eight rounds.”
After that, both fighters shook hands but began to argue again.
Information about Misfits 22
Misfits Boxing is back with a big tournament this weekend.
A massive fight will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester, featuring UFC stars, Misfits icons, and two participants from the TOWIE show!
The night is dubbed “Ring of Thrones,” with the main event being the fight between former UFC stars Darren Till and Luke Rockhold.
Also, former UFC champion Tony Ferguson will make his debut in this tournament and put his name on the line against Salt Papi, who has impressed in the ring, winning his last three fights by knockout.
The card will also include reality stars Joey Essex and Dimi Sims, who are also making their boxing debuts.
Dimi’s father, Tony, has trained celebrities such as Anthony Joshua and Conor Benn.
Also featured on the card are MMA newcomer Dillon Danis and regular Misfits participants such as Ty Mitchell, Chase DeMoor, and Amir Anderson.
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But Till warned: “This fight is now for eight rounds, or I won’t fight.”
The Liverpool fighter has won his two bouts in Misfits Boxing, defeating MMA stars Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart.
Former UFC middleweight champion Rockhold is transitioning to boxing for the first time after leaving MMA.
KSI, a YouTuber who became a boxer and co-founder of the platform for such bouts, also took to the stage for a face-off with both fighters.
But, as always, security intervened again as a fight threatened to break out on stage.

The fight between Till and Rockhold promises to be a real event for boxing and MMA fans. The last-minute rule change added intrigue, and the presence of stars and newcomers on the card only increases interest in this tournament. Fans eagerly await the explosive moments of the eight rounds, which promise to bring a lot of emotion and adrenaline to the fight.
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