Darren Till ‘Embarrasses’ Himself as Fans Split Over Boxing Legend Callout After KO’ing Luke Rockhold

Darren Till electrified the Manchester Arena tonight, sending the crowd into a frenzy at Misfits 22. The night reached its peak when he headlined a blockbuster showdown against former UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold, with the inaugural MFB Bridgerweight title on the line. Although Rockhold boasts a longer MMA resume, the Brit’s focused boxing experience proved decisive.

From the opening bell, the 32-year-old dominated the 40-year-old, dismantling Rockhold with clinical precision. Ultimately, he delivered a devastating knockout that left Rockhold slumped against the ropes, marking the most brutal finish of his career. Darren Till captured his first professional title in round 3, landing a ferocious combination that stunned the arena and left fans in awe. However, the Liverpudlian isn’t resting on his laurels—he immediately set his sights on 48-year-old Carl Froch.

Earlier in the round, he sealed the victory with a thunderous right hand, sending Rockhold crashing to the canvas with two minutes remaining. After securing his third Misfits triumph, Darren Till didn’t hold back: “Where is Carl Froch, you little s—house?” Till shouted in the ring. “Come and get in the ring. You’ve got so much to say on your little YouTube channel with 10k viewers. Get in this ring. “Mind you, he’s 50 years old, so I might not call him out.”

For those less familiar, Carl Froch is a former super middleweight world champion who held the WBC title twice, the IBF, and several other belts. A household name in the English boxing scene, Froch boasts 35 professional fights with 33 wins. His standing as a respected veteran makes ‘the gorilla’s call out audacious, and some fans argue it borders on disrespect toward the former UFC middleweight.

Adding further spice, Froch had recently mocked Till’s credibility on his Froch on Fighting YouTube channel, joking that Till was “a UFC guy pretending to be a boxer.” That jab appears to have triggered the Liverpudlian’s pointed response.

Fans criticize Darren Till for targeting veteran Carl Froch after Misfits 22 win

Carl Froch didn’t originally figure on Darren Till’s radar, as the Liverpudlian had initially targeted former kickboxer and internet sensation Andrew Tate ahead of the Misfits boxing event. “That’s the next fight in December. Misfits are making that happen. Me vs him main event, I think it’s the O2 or Wembley. That’s happening,” said Darren Till.

However, after dismantling eight-year senior Luke Rockhold, Darren Till has now zeroed in on the 16-year senior Carl Froch—a move that angered some fans. When the Brit jumped out of the ring and approached the veteran’s seat, security quickly stepped in to prevent any confrontation.

Misfits events often feature behind-the-scenes skirmishes, and one fan reacted on the ‘Misfits Boxing’ social handle, calling it, “Embarrassing stuff,” a sentiment echoed by another who asked, “Isn’t he like 48 and retired?” Despite the criticism, Carl Froch continues to draw major attention in the sport, much like Jake Paul, who often faces older or retired fighters. For example, Paul took on Mike Tyson in his most extreme case, prompting fans to react, “That would be sick.”

During his prime between 2012 and 2014, ‘The Cobra’ established himself as one of boxing’s elite. Even in retirement, he maintains a high profile as a boxing analyst and commentator, similar to Daniel Cormier’s role in the UFC. Before turning pro, Carl Froch made a name in the amateur ranks, winning national championships in 2012.

BoxRec named him Fighter of the Year in 2013, GQ Magazine named him Sportsman of the Year, and he earned induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Still, some fans remain unconvinced. An American fan asked, “Who the hell is Carl Froch? Lmao I wanna see Till fight some more big names,” while another added, “Not if Carl runs off again like he did after this clip.”

Industry insiders, however, caution that a Froch comeback would require medical clearance and approval from the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). Without that, the matchup may remain pure spectacle. Misfits, known for blurring lines between sport and entertainment, may still pursue the bout given its crossover appeal.

Till’s callout of Froch positions him in the growing “influencer vs legend” trend that Misfits and crossover boxing thrive on. With Jake Paul, KSI, and others chasing retired icons, Till’s challenge to Froch keeps him in the headlines even if the fight never materializes. That promotional reality may explain why Misfits promoters haven’t dismissed the idea outright.

Now that Carl Froch is on Till’s radar, what’s your take on the callout? Is the former UFC middleweight justified in targeting a veteran who retired years ago, or should Till set his sights on a different opponent? Share your thoughts below.