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UFC News: Ex-Title Challenger Booked for Surprise Boxing Debut in Dubai

The former UFC star was supposed to fight on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.

Drew Beaupre

(Social Knockout)

Darren Till apparently won’t be fighting on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, but the former UFC title challenger will be making his boxing debut on the same night as Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2.

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Till Books Surprise Boxing Debut

“The Gorilla” joined the UFC in 2015 and carried an unbeaten record into a welterweight title shot opposite Tyron Woodley at UFC 228, but after being submitted in that matchup Till went 1-4 over his next five fights before he exited the promotion following a loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282.

The 31-year-old has teased several returns to combat sports in the last few years and was even booked to face Julio César Chávez Jr. on the original date for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, but after that card was rescheduled Till will unexpectedly step into the boxing ring this Saturday night at Social Knockout 3 in Dubai, UAE.

Sponsored by “Battle of Memes”, Social Knockout 3 takes place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, July 6 and will see Till make his boxing debut opposite Moh Mutie, who holds a 2-2-1 record in MMA and most recently fought to a split draw with Mohamed Eldeeb at MEFC 4 in May.

Social Knockout 3 will also feature an ICB Super Middleweight Championship fight between “Movlogs” and “Shero”, along with other recognizable names from the recent influencer boxing boom such as “Salt Papi”.

Till’s boxing debut at Social Knockout 3 certainly appears to be a lower-profile outing than his originally planned fight with César Chávez Jr, but perhaps returning to combat sports for the first time since 2022 will kick off a more active period for “The Gorilla” following his exit from the UFC.

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Drew Beaupre
DREW BEAUPRE

Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

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