Darren Till makes his return to the boxing ring this weekend as he takes on former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22 in Manchester
UFC icons Darren Till and Luke Rockhold are set to go head-to-head in a thrilling main event at Misfits Boxing 22, as the crossover promotion brings its unique brand of entertainment to Manchester’s AO Arena.
The ‘Ring of Thrones’ themed card showcases a blend of former MMA stars, influencers, and reality TV personalities stepping into the boxing ring, with titles up for grabs across several bouts.
Till, undefeated in two previous Misfits appearances, is aiming to secure the bridgerweight belt against former UFC middleweight champion Rockhold, who brings his striking pedigree despite a mixed record post-UFC.
Adding to the star-studded line-up, Tony Ferguson makes his Misfits debut against Salt Papi in the co-main, while Dillon Danis squares off against Warren Spencer in an MMA rules fight. With TOWIE stars Joey Essex and Demi Sims also making their debuts, the event promises high drama and viral moments for fans of unconventional combat sports.
Expect a jam-packed undercard leading up to an explosive main event in front of a lively crowd. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action…
When is Misfits Boxing 22?
Misfits Boxing 22 is scheduled for Saturday, August 30, at the AO Arena in Manchester. The event is expected to start around 5pm UK time, with the undercard fights kicking off first.
When is Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold?
Ring walks for the main event between Darren Till and Luke Rockhold are expected around 10pm UK time, though this could change depending on how quickly the undercard progresses.
How can I watch Misfits Boxing 22?
The complete Misfits Boxing 22 card will be shown live on DAZN. Viewers can watch the event through the DAZN app or website on various devices including smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
It’s a pay-per-view event costing £19.99, or complimentary for those holding a DAZN annual membership. No conventional TV broadcaster is showing it in the UK, making streaming the main viewing method.
Misfits Boxing 22 fight card in full
Quotes corner
Darren Till: “I can take every shot. Look at the shots I took from all the guys I fought at middleweight. No one knocked me out. Nobody knocked me out at middleweight, and I fought all the best guys. [Robert] Whittaker, Dricus [du Plessis], all them guys, [Kelvin] Gastelum.
“I laughed at everyone and I’ve got a f***ing chin. You got battered by Mike Perry, and let me just tell ya, I’m not even looking for the Mike Perry fight now. He’s that much of a bum. He’s the biggest bum out there. He’s a bum.”
Luke Rockhold: “I can move better than anybody… on my feet. I can hit harder than anybody with both of my hands and I am working hard and I ain’t getting tired. I think people have got a false representation of my last fight in the UFC. Obviously, I looked tired and old… I was f****** off for three years. During COVID, I was living like Darren Till.
“These last three or four years since, I have been working hard. I have a here and there, but I wake up the next morning, I run and work and I am diligently being a better man everyday and I am in shape. I am excited to go out there and perform.”
