MightyCast w/ Demetrious Johnson DARREN TILL on ANDREW TATE, TRANSITION FROM UFC TO BOXING! | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
Sep 18, 2025
Darren Till, a former UFC title contender turned Misfits Boxing Champion, shares his exciting journey of transitioning to boxing while living in Brazil. He reveals his unexpected fluency in Portuguese and discusses the unique challenges of retraining for boxing. Till delves into the stark differences in fighter pay between UFC and boxing, the thrill of aiming for high-profile matches against stars like Tommy Fury and Jake Paul, and even his intriguing thoughts on a potential bout with Andrew Tate. His candid insights make for an engaging listen!
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Brazil Move And Language Mastery
- Darren Till moved to Brazil at 20, learned Portuguese fluently, and stayed to raise his daughter.
- He trained intensely in Brazilian gyms and built a life there before joining the UFC.
Why He Shifted From Muay Thai To MMA
- Till switched from Muay Thai to MMA because Muay Thai lacked career pathways and money then.
- MMA offered diverse ways to win and better prospects for a sustainable career.
Stabbing Changed His Path
- Till was stabbed twice in the ribs and nearly died, which changed his outlook.
- After recovery his coach pushed him to try Brazil and that decision launched his career path.