Darren Till, a prominent figure in the MMA world, is now venturing into the realm of professional boxing. His upcoming clash against Tommy Fury is not just a fight but a significant milestone in his career. Back when he was climbing the ranks in the UFC, Till often struggled to make the 170 lb limit. However, during his MMA career, he mostly campaigned at welterweight and achieved remarkable feats like beating the likes of Stephen Thompson and Donald Cerrone, earning him a title shot.
But after a tough loss to Tyron Woodley in the octagon, Till's UFC journey took a turn. He has since lost four of his last five UFC outings, and the decision to move up to middleweight might have come a bit late. Now, with his next assignment being a heavyweight fight, Till is hitting the scales at a staggering high weight.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Till revealed that he currently weighs around 253 lbs. This is a significant increase from his previous fighting weight. With this weight gain, he seems to have removed the need to keep himself lean. The sight of Till shadow boxing without his shirt on, as posted by Misfits Boxing, left fans stunned. He now has a lot of work to do to get back in shape and be at his best for the fight.
On the other hand, Tommy Fury is likely to enter the ring with a typically shredded physique, despite being undersized at heavyweight. The contrast between the two fighters in terms of weight and physique will add an extra layer of excitement to the fight.
As Darren Till prepares for this heavyweight clash, his training regimen is likely to be intense. He will need to focus on building strength and endurance while also working on his boxing skills. With a weight increase of 80 lbs, he will have to adapt to a new level of physicality.
His coaches will be working closely with him to ensure that he is in the best shape possible for the fight. This includes a strict diet and a rigorous training schedule that will push him to his limits. Till will need to be at his peak to take on Tommy Fury and have a chance of coming out victorious.