Darren Till is headlining tonight`s thrilling Misfits Boxing 21 event in Derby, taking on Darren Stewart. Till is aiming for his second consecutive victory in his relatively new boxing career, following a decisive knockout win against Anthony Taylor earlier this year. His opponent, Stewart, is also a former UFC fighter making his professional boxing debut and is determined to start strong.
One of the notable results on the undercard saw Wakey Wines secure a surprising points win against Mo Deen, which was met with enthusiastic support from the Derby crowd.
Undercard Fight Summaries
Jordan Banjo wins by TKO!
Former Britain`s Got Talent star Jordan Banjo defeated ex-Love Islander Wil Anderson in their heavyweight clash. Making their Misfits ring debuts in a scheduled 4-round bout, Banjo delivered a strong performance, ultimately winning by TKO in the fourth round. Following a standing count against Anderson, Banjo continued his assault, leading the referee to stop the fight as Anderson appeared unable to defend himself effectively.
Wakey Wines wins by unanimous decision
In a highly anticipated heavyweight bout dubbed the `people`s main event`, corner shop owner and TikTok personality Wakey Wines faced Mo Deen. The fight, scheduled for 5 one-minute rounds, saw Wakey Wines push forward aggressively from the start, earning loud cheers from the fans. While significant blows were limited, Wakey Wines` forward pressure seemed to impress the judges, who awarded him a unanimous decision victory with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46, much to the delight of the crowd.
Walid Sharks vs Fox the G
A competitive lightweight fight between two Misfits regulars, Walid Sharks and Fox the G, went the full 4-round distance. Both fighters exchanged notable punches and engaged in clinch work throughout the bout. Sharks attempted to control the ring with his jab and combinations, while Fox the G landed effective shots, including hooks to the body. Described as a very close contest, the judges ultimately scored it a unanimous decision for Fox the G (40-38, 38-37, 39-37), keeping his undefeated 6-0 record intact.
Chase DeMoor wins by TKO!
The Misfits Heavyweight title was contested between champion Chase DeMoor and MMA fighter Tanner “Tank” Tolman, who was making his boxing debut. Known for chaotic fights, DeMoor extended his winning streak to six. Tolman started aggressively, putting DeMoor under pressure. The second round was particularly dramatic, with Tolman scoring a knockdown. However, DeMoor quickly recovered and moments later, landed a combination that sent Tolman down for a 10-count, resulting in a TKO victory for DeMoor.
Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell (Co-Main Event)
The co-main event featured Idris Virgo defending his Misfits Light Heavyweight belt against local favourite Ty Mitchell. According to the initial live updates, the early rounds were closely fought. Mitchell, utilizing his southpaw stance and height advantage, worked his jab from the center of the ring. Virgo pressed forward aggressively, looking for hooks, but Mitchell demonstrated good defense and evasion.
Oliver Croft