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    Darren Till vs Darren Stewart – Misfits Boxing 21 LIVE RESULTS: Main event ends in THRILLER, Wakey Wines pulls off SHOCK

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    DARREN TILL and Darren Stewart served up a classic to headline Misfits Boxing 21 in Derby!Till secured TWO big knockouts including one with the FINAL punch of the fight – but that was only half the story of the thrilling boxing bout against fellow ex-UFC star Stewart.Stewart grew into the main event more after being knocked down earlier on, and gave Till an almighty scare.On the undercard, Wakey Wines secured a SHOCK points win over Mo Deen to send the crowd wild in Derby and Ty Mitchell STOPPED Idris Virgo to secure the Misfits Pro Light Heavyweight title.Main card start time: 5.30pm BST / 12.30pm ETMain event ring walk time: approx 10.30pm BST / 5.30pm ETLive stream/TV: DAZNBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from Misfits Boxing 21 with our live blog below…Till and KSI vs Paul brothersDarren Till also said he’d be up for teaming with KSI against Jake Paul and Logan Paul!Now that’s a tag team main event we wouldn’t mind watching!Copy linkCopiedTill calls out KSIDarren Till called out KSI after his big win over Darren Stewart.KSI was ringside doing commentary for the main event.After winning an absolute thriller against Stewart, Till called out KSI NEXT.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till wins by unanimous decisionThe judges score the contest 77-74, 77-74, and 77-73, all in favour of the Gorilla.A very close contest, but it was those knockdowns that ultimately tipped it in the Liverpudlians’ favour.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 8A lot more fight back from Till in this final round.As Stewart closes the distance, he lands some nice hooks that push him back.Till’s left hook lands nicely on the chin, spraying sweat across the canvas, in what was his most significant punch for a while.Stewart is again constantly looking for the clinch, and it appears Till has a cut on the top of his head, with a stream of blood.Right as the bell goes, Till lands a flush straight left that send Stewart tumbling! And as the referee counts to 10, he manages to get bcak to his feet, after the round had ended.That was a crazy end to the round, and if only there was more time to go for Till.We now wait for the scorecards for the result.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 7Again on the ropes, Till is landing some nice uppercuts and hooks, but nothing of much significance. Stewart ends the round with a flurry of hooks but again, nothing for the crowd to get excited about.Another round of The Dentist putting on the pressure.We go to the eighth and final round.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 6Another similar round to the past three, Till on the backfoot against the ropes as stewart lands on the inside.It’s important to note that much of the punches are landing on Till’s guard, but without him throwing much back, it’s difficult for the judges to score it in his favour.Stewart has looked on top for most of this fight.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 5Darren Stewart is very much growing into this fight, he’s constantly pushing till up against the ropes.A cheeky smile from The Dentist as he lands a nice hook in the clinch.Till is very much on the back foot here, and he’ll need to get some more attacks going if he’s to win this fight.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 4Another close round that could go either way.Stewart is having much more success in these past two rounds, with the referee allowing a lot of the clinching.Towards the end of the round, Till finally starts to land his left hand again, sneaking a hook around his opponent’s guard.It’ll be interesting to see how this fight goes now, entering the halfway mark.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 3Stewart constantly going for the clinch, and the crowd aren’t happy about it.Till is getting pushed onto the ring constantly, which is preventing that long left hand. Probably The Dentist’s best round so far, who’s landed some nice short hooks. Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 2The Dentist believes his path to victory is making this fight dirty and scrappy in the clinch.That left hand is just so good from Till, he’s landed it on several occasions with lots of conviction.Again lot’s of clinch work but another great round from the Gorilla who looks very sharp in there.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Darren Stewart – Round 1Till lands beautifully with a flush straight left hand that sends Stewart to the canvas! A scrappy start from the two former UFC stars, but after Till pushes back, it became a one sided affair.Till always looking like a threat with that left hand, a very dangerous weapon, he’s had throughout his career.Copy linkCopiedIt’s Main event Time!Darren ‘The Gorilla’ Till with face Darren ‘The Dentist’ Stewart at the Crusierweight limit.Till has scored two victories in two fights since he left UFC for the boxing ring, beating Mohammad Mutie on the Mo Vlogs vs Shero Amara undercard, before beating Anthony Taylor.He has had to wait two months longer than anticipated to fight Darren Stewart, as the original Misfits 21 card was postponed after KSI cancelled his fight with Dillon Danis.Scheduled for eight rounds, it’s time for what we’ve all been waiting for!Copy linkCopiedAnd New!What a flawless performance from Mitchell, who wins in stunning style!He now holds the pro Light Heavyweight belt and brings it home to Derby.He was able to evade all of Virgo’s attacks and land a beautiful hook that sent Virgo stumbling, and after some extra follow up shots it lead to the referee being forced to step in. The crowd is happy with that one!Copy linkCopiedTy Mitchell wins by TKO!Wow that came out of nowhere!With Virgo overextending, trying to catch Mitchell, the fighter from Derby manages to catch him coming in with a flurry of punches with a flush hook landing to the chin on the champion.Copy linkCopiedIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell – Round 2A fast start by Virgo who goes in with his head low swinging and looking for a clinch.Again, the hometown favourite does well to evade.Mitchell, fighting out of southpaw, is attempting to counter punch his opponent who is chasing after him.Virgo is constantly looking to blitz in, but nothing of significance has landed so far.Copy linkCopiedIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell – Round 1Mitchell immediately takes the center of the ring trying to start the round off well.With his height advantage, he’s using his jab well to stop the advancing Virgo.Virgo is looking to be explosive, coming into the pocket with hooks, but Mitchell does well to evade.A close round to begin the fight.Copy linkCopiedCo-main event time!We’ve got one more fight before the long-awaited main event, but this ones a cracker!The Misfits pro Light Heavyweight belt is on the line with ex-Love Island star Idris Virgo defending his belt against home town favourite Ty Mitchell.Virgo beat Benson Henderson by unanimous decision on Misfits 18 in September last year.Ty Mitchell comes into the bout at 3-2-0 in his professional career, but is off the back of a third round KO victory over Thomas Harnett on Misfits 20.Copy linkCopiedChase DeMoor wins by TKO!And Still! DeMoor now extends his streak to six wins in a row.After some scrappy boxing, the champ lands a nice combination ending with a right overhand that sends The Tank stumbling.Tolman is unable to get back up as he stumbles over on the tenth second.Another great performance by the controversial American.Copy linkCopiedChase DeMoor vs Tanner Tolman – Round 2Tolman lands a huge blow that sends DeMoor to the Canvas!After a 10-second count, he’s ready to go again.He comes back with a flurry of his own that stumbles the Canadian.A right hand then lands for the champion and sends the Tolman down for a 10 second count!An exciting second round by both men!Copy linkCopiedChase DeMoor vs Tanner Tolman – Round 1An aggressive start by the cahllenger!It’s DeMoor who’s on the back foot in this first round, and he’s looking tentative to throw his powerful right hook.DeMoor starts to implement his jab that pushes The Tank back.A good round to start this title fight off.Copy linkCopiedHeavyweight title fight nextChase DeMoor will now clash Tanner Tolman, with his Misfits heavyweight title on the line.The former Netflix star is currently on a run of five wins in a row following four losses to start his career.After three professional MMA bouts and a 2-1 record, Tanner “Tank” Tolman steps into the boxing ring for the first time in his career.Whenever DeMoor steps in the ring, it’s always chaos, this should be another classic.Copy linkCopiedFox the G wins by unanimous decisionThe judges score the contest 40-38, 38-37, and 39-37 all to Fox the G.The American stays undefeated and now has a record of 6-0, a very close fight that could have gone either way.Copy linkCopiedWalid Sharks vs Fox the G – Round 4Sharks is again aggressive, trying to land a significant blow on Fox, but they’re both as durable as each other.A very scrappy round with lots of clinch work, which the referee allows, they’re landing big blows to the body but not much to the head.A very close fight that could go either way on the scorecards.Copy linkCopiedWalid Sharks vs Fox the G – Round 3Another competitive round, with both men landing big blows.Sharks does well to jab Fox into the corner and unleashes a nice combination.It’s clear these two fighters know that it could go either way, and with only one round left they’re gonna go for it.I’m surprised this was only a four-round fight, with both fighters still looking great in there.Copy linkCopiedWalid Sharks vs Fox the G – Round 2Sharks again tries to push the tempo, but it mostly ends in with clinching.Sharks lands a heavy right hand over the top, but Fox’s guard is there to block.Fox has landed some great shots in this round, two hooks to the body and coming over the top with a right hand has shown he’s very much in this.A close fight between the two Americans so far.Copy linkCopied More

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      George Liddard is the West Ham super-fan who went from windscreen fitter to Britain’s next middleweight boxing hopeful

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      GEORGE LIDDARD is hoping to wipe out the middleweight competition having gone from windscreen fitter to boxing prospect. The West Ham super-fan was an elite amateur, winning four national titles and medals on the international stage. Liddard, with girlfriend Tegan Brooks, wears the famous claret and blueLiddard is a regular at West Ham gamesCredit: INSTAGRAMBut he snubbed the chance to earn a place on the Team GB Olympic squad to instead turn professional in 2022 under Eddie Hearn.It came after a brief absence from the ring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, where Liddard worked for a windscreen fitting company. He told the Hammers website: “I was part of Team England, and then Covid-19 hit, and there was a lot of uncertainty in my life. “During that period, I ended up working with my dad at a windscreen company.READ MORE IN BOXING”I got defeated by a well-known Great Britain fighter in a close fight after the pandemic, and that was the moment I said to myself to give it a go.”I got a text from Tony Sims, one of the legendary boxing trainers, asking me to spar with John Ryder. “So I went down there and gave a good account of myself. I’ve been at the Matchroom Gym ever since and have never looked back.” Liddard is 11-0 and returns on Saturday night at the Copper Box on the undercard of Johnny Fisher’s rematch with Dave Allen. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 22-year-old East Londoner faces Aaron Sutton but has his eyes on fighting for the British title and even world honours beyond that. He said: “I feel as if I’m at a level already where I can win a British title. “I know I’m good enough but have to prove it to the world, and the next fight is another opportunity to do that.”I’m in this game to be a world champion, and I want to win world titles down the line. I will be a world champion someday; I know that for sure. “I look forward to the day I stand there with a world title belt and say, I made it.” Liddard dons the famous claret and blue when he steps into the ring and regularly sits in the Hammers stands outside the ropes. He said: “I couldn’t pinpoint an exact moment when I started supporting West Ham, but I’ve followed the Club all of my life and attend home games now with my sponsor, ABSM Building Services.”I would have loved to have been at the Conference League final, but I was fighting on that Saturday. Read More on The Sun”I remember watching it in the hotel and being ecstatic when Jarrod [Bowen] scored that goal. “I was gutted to have not been there, but I won the fight, so it was a memorable weekend.” Liddard returns against Aaron SuttonCredit: Getty More

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      What are the Survivor Tag rules for Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard at Misfits 21?

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      MISFITS 21 will see a third Survivor Tag bout in the history of the organisation.The first card saw KSI taking on Dillon Danis on March 29, but KSI pulled out of the clash, and as such the card was rescheduled. Tempo Arts is a former Misfitst heavyweight champion, and fights for the first time since vacating the beltCredit: Will Matthews/PA WireGodson (left) has already met Tempo Arts (right) in the ring, in a losing effortCredit: GettyBig Tobz is currently winless in his Misfits careerCredit: GettyCurtis Pritchard is set to make his Misfits boxing debut, after growing close to Tommy Fury during his time on Love IslandCredit: SplashNews.comThe card from March also saw Harley Benn and Roman Fury set to fight, however the pair went elsewhere, with Roman fighting on brother Tommy’s recent card in Hungary. Tempo Arts, currently 4-0 on Misfits, will make his return to boxing action and is a former Misfits heavyweight champion.Tempo Arts vacated his title in November 2024, with champion Chase DeMoor set to defend the belt later on in the night.Read more MisfitsHe clashes Big Tobz (0-2-0), Godson (0-1-0) and former Love Islander Curtis Pritchard – who famously grew close with Tommy Fury during his time in the villa.Pritchard will be making his boxing debut.SunSport explains everything about the four-way matchup.What is a Survivor Tag bout on Misfits?A survivor tag bout is not 1 vs 1 or even 2 vs 2, but every man for himself.Most read in BoxingHowever, only two fighters are allowed in the ring at one time, and fighters can tag in and out of the match.If a fighter refuses to enter after being tagged in, they will be eliminated.If a fighter is knocked down or knocked out – or if there is a stoppage from the corner – they are eliminated.Once a fighter is eliminated, the next fighter will be chosen clockwise from the corner of the eliminated fighter.The match is fought over six rounds, each lasting three minutes, and at the end of every round the fighters in the ring change.Fighters are awarded eight to 10 performance based points per round, and if a fighter is not tagged in they are automatically awarded nine points.By the end of round three, there will be a mandatory elimination for the participants with the least cumulative points.Going into round five, there will only be two remaining boxers.When is Misfits 21?Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard is part of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card.The event will take place THIS Friday, May 16.The card was set for March 29, before KSI pulled out of his clash with Dillon Danis.It will be held at the Vaillant Live Arena in Derby.Doors open at 5pm with coverage set from 7pm BST.The main event between Darren Till and Darren Stewart is expected at 10.30pm BST.Read More on The SunHow to watch Misfits 21 and is there a live stream?Misfits 21 will be aired on DAZN TV and streamed on their website and downloadable app.DAZN costs £14.99 month or £119.99 annually, or £24.99 on a flexible deal that can be cancelled at any time.The card is set to start at 5pm with DAZN coverage from 7pm.Ring walk times have not yet been announced, but Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard is set to take place around 7pm BST.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Misfits 21 full card More

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      Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton: Start time, stream, TV channel as pair clash in HUGE British title fight

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      THE BBBofC British middleweight title is on the line in London as Kieron Conway and Gerome Warburton face off in a HUGE clash.Conway comes into the bout as the Commenwealth Boxing Council middleweight champion, with a record of 22-3-1, and is looking to add the BBCofC British middleweight title.Kieron Conway (left) and Gerome Warburton (right) will fight for the BBBofC British middleweight titleCredit: GettyKieron Conway will be looking to bring the title to Northampton with a victoryCredit: GettyGerome Warburton has only lost one fight in his careerCredit: GettyGerome Warburton comes into his first title fight with a record of 15-1-2, having not lost a fight since December 2021. The pair will fight over 12 rounds, with Conway the more experienced of the fighters over this distance.The clash comes LIVE from the Copper Box Arena in London, and is part of the undercard for the Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 card.SunSport can reveal all the details about the HUGE clash from London.Read more BoxingWhen is Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton?Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton comes LIVE from the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, May 17.The undercard is expected to get underway at 7pm BST.Conway and Warburton are expected to make their ringwalks at around 9pm BST.How to watch Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton and is there a live stream?The fight card of Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton will stream LIVE on DAZN to over 200 countries.There are two different membership options on DAZN, £119.99 / £14.99 for an Annual Super Saver subscription, or £24.99 for a Monthly Flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time.The fight can be found on DAZN TV, or can be streamed via the website or app.The main card is expected to start at 7pm BST, with Conway vs Warburton expected at around 9pm BST.SunSport will live blog every fight on the card.Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton full cardJohnny Fisher vs Dave Allen – for WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title.Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton – for BBBofC British middleweight titleGeorge Liddard vs Aaron SuttonJimmy Sains vs Gideon OnyenaniJohn Hedges vs Nathan QuarlessShannon Ryan vs Fara El BousairiTaylor Bevan vs Juan Cruz CacheiroEmmanuel Buttegieg vs Novak RadulovicWhat’s been said?Conway told Boxing News: “All my previous experience is going to be a factor in the pure fact that I’m going to be better on the night.Most read in Boxing”[Warburton’s] going to fight his heart out. He’s in a similar position to what I was in when I fought [Cheeseman] – he’s come out of the shadows – but I’m better in every single department.”It’ll be really sweet to bring this [British title] back to Northampton.” More

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      Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot

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      JAKE PAUL revealed he is in stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk after teasing a world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was called out by the heavyweight king with the two camps now in negotiations. Jake Paul pictured with Oleksandr UsykCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsBut, Usyk has challenged Paul to a bout in the MMA cage and not the boxing ring. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and eyes an MMA debut next year with Usyk among his options. Accompanied by UFC and boxing legend Holly Holm, he said: “I want to be like Holly here and test my skills in the cage. “That’s something I’m super, super interested in and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. READ MORE IN BOXING”Nate Diaz is still ducking but we need to find the right opponent, Usyk maybe.” Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: “Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA. “They’ve been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that in 2026. So something we definitely want to pursue.” Bidarian added that the PFL have shown interest in promoting the crossover fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut first Usyk, 38, returns on July 19 at Wembley Stadium to rematch Daniel Dubois, 27, who he beat in 2023. And it will be for the undisputed heavyweight titles following the Ukrainian’s two points wins over Tyson Fury, 36, last year. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champUsyk has warned he has just two fights left and has called out UFC star Alex Pereira, 37, in the past. Paul, 28, meanwhile faces former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in his next bout on June 28 in California. It comes off the back of his points win in November against Mike Tyson, who controversially made a comeback aged 58. Paul moves back from to cruiserweight after moving up to heavyweight and revealed talks to fight WBC champ Badou Jack. He said: “I’m super interested. I had Nakisa contact his team behind the scenes so those discussions are happening.” It comes after Jack, 41, told SunSport: “It’s a money fight. It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”Badou Jack is linked with fighting Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Is KSI fighting on Misfits 21?

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      MISFITS 21 comes LIVE from Derby tonight – just under two months after the original card was delayed.The rearranged card will see Darren Till headline against Darren Stewart, as the two former MMA specialists go toe-to-toe in a boxing ring.KSI was scheduled to fight Dillon Danis on March 29Credit: GettyKSI pulled out of his fight with Danis after falling illCredit: Ben Whitley/PA WireKSI is yet to confirm when he will return to in-ring actionCredit: Jim Dyson/RedfernsKSI (right) has not fought since his loss to Tommy Fury (left) in October 2023Credit: GettyMisfits 21 was originally scheduled to take place at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, March 29, but KSI pulled out of his fight with Dillon Danis.Derby will also be treated to two title fights, as Chase DeMoor defends his Misfits heavyweight championship against Tank Tolman, and Idris Virgo clashes Ty Mitchell for the Misfits middleweight pro championship.Tommy Fury will also see his pal Curtis Pritchard step into the ring, as he debuts against Temp Arts, Big Tobz and Godson in a Survivor Tag match. SunSport can reveal whether or not KSI will be in action on Misfits 21.Read more MisfitsIs KSI fighting on Misfits tonight?KSI will NOT fight on Misfits 21.”The Nightmare” was scheduled to fight on the original card on March 29 against Dillon Danis, but pulled out of the fight.KSI said he would not be able to fight Danis due to illness, but he is yet to confirm a date for his return to action.He said at the time: “It’s so annoying, man. I was so ready, I legit f***ing cried at some point last week, man.Most read in Boxing”I was just so angry because I’ve literally killed myself for so many weeks putting myself through so much s***.”And then to just get sick right at the final bit, I’m like just trying to push on, push through and I’m still just getting more and more sick.”It just got to a point where I’m sparring and I can’t even breathe. I can’t even punch properly, I just feel weak.”When did KSI last have a boxing match?KSI’s fight with Dillon Danis in late March was set to be his first in-ring appearance for over a year.He has not fought since he lost to Tommy Fury in October 2023.KSI last won a boxing match against Thomas Oliveira in January 2023, over TWO years ago.KSI (right) last ventured into the ring in 2023 in a loss against Tommy Fury (left)Credit: Reuters/Jason CairnduffWhen is Misfits 21?Misfits 21 will take place Friday, May 16.The original card was set for March 29, before KSI pulled out of his clash with Dillon Danis.It will be held at the Vaillant Live Arena in Derby.The card is set to start at 5pm with DAZN coverage from 7pm BST.The ring walk for the main event is expected at 10.30pm BST.How to watch Misfits 21 and is there a live stream?Misfits 21 will be aired on DAZN TV and streamed on their website and downloadable app.DAZN costs £14.99 month or £119.99 annually, or £24.99 on a flexible deal that can be cancelled at any time.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Misfits 21 full card More

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      Darren Till vs Darren Stewart EXACT start time: When is HUGE Misfits 21 fight tonight?

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      DARREN TILL steps back into the boxing ring as he main events Misfits 21.The rescheduled card will come LIVE from Derby, after the original card for March 29 was cancelled with KSI pulling out.Darren Till is currently 2-0 in his boxing careerCredit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCTill (right) most recently scored a victory over Anthony Taylor (left)Credit: GettyDarren Stewart had to leave MMA but was given a ‘second chance’ by boxingCredit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCTill has scored two victories in two fights since he left UFC for the boxing ring, beating Mohammad Mutie on the Mo Vlogs vs Shero Amara undercard, before beating Anthony Taylor.He has had to wait two months longer than anticipated to fight Darren Stewart, as the orignal Misfits 21 card was postponed after KSI cancelled his fight with Dillon Danis.As a result, Darren Till and Darren Stewart will now co-main event Misfits 21 in Derby – with Idris Virgo also set to clash Tyson Fury’s former sparring partner Ty Mitchell.Till’s opponent Stewart was forced to leave MMA due to financial struggles, but said he got a “second chance” from boxing, after working on a train line.Read more BoxingWhen exact time is Darren Till vs Darren Stewart starting? Misfits 21 opens its doors at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby at 5pm.The event takes place TONIGHT – Friday, May 16.Coverage of the card is live from 7pm BST on DAZN.The ring walks for the main event are expected at around 10.30pm BST.However, the schedule is subject to change on the night.How can I watch Misfits 21 and is there a live stream?Misfits 21 takes place on DAZN – which is available for an annual or monthly subscription.An annual pass costs £119.99 up front or £14.99 monthly.There is also a flexible pass, that can be cancelled any time, for £24.99 per month.It can be watched on DAZN TV, or live streamed via the website or app.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight from Misfits 21 as it happens.Misfits 21 full card More

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      ‘You can’t be any good’ – Dave Allen fires awkward dig at Johnny Fisher ahead of Copper Box rematch

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      DAVE ALLEN awkwardly told Johnny Fisher to his face: “You can’t be any good, it’s just impossible.” The two rematch on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena six months after Fisher’s controversial split-decision win in Saudi Arabia. Dave Allen aimed an awkward dig at Johnny FisherFisher had an equally blunt responseAllen floored Fisher in round five but was deemed unfortunate not to walk away with the win. The two face face to face for a tense interview in the build-up to their rematch. And Allen bluntly replied when asked about Fisher’s boxing ability: “I think you’re okay, to be honest. “I think we’re around British title level around that mix. I say “okay” because we’re talking boxing. READ MORE IN BOXING”You’re a great athlete, phenomenal athlete as you say, you played rugby, good, fast, strong, powerful, I would say great athlete, okay boxer. “I’m a good athlete, very good boxer, I would say. I’m not having a dig at you, you had 12 amateur fights and how many pro fights (13)? “You can’t be any good. It’s just impossible. And I’m not even digging, people will watch and say, ‘Look at him digging away.’ I’m not. “It’s impossible to be any good.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFisher, 26, responded: “For me, a British title is a phenomenal achievement.” Allen, 33, replied: “What I’m saying is, if you were to win a British title it wouldn’t be from your boxing ability it would be from being a good athlete and a good puncher.”Fisher later said: “I’ve never made predictions in any of my fights whether it’s going to be a knockout or round one. “You have to be prepared for any eventuality, as you said. Boxing’s a tough game, you could hit me in round one, I could hit you in round one it’s all over and it’s lights out.”Johnny Fisher controversially beat Dave Allen on pointsCredit: ReutersThey rematch at the Copper BoxCredit: PA More

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      Misfits Boxing 21 full card – how to watch huge bill from Derby

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      MISFITS BOXING is gearing up for a huge show in Derby after both a cancellation and a postponement.Originally KSI was set to face Dillon Danis in the main event of the show set for March, before the YouTube sensation pulled out.Misfits Boxing is back with a stacked cardThe showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI withdrew due to sickness.Misfits announced at the time: “Due to an illness to KSI, Misfits Boxing ‘Unfinished Business’, scheduled for March 29th in Manchester, has been postponed. A further update will be issued next week, including a new date for the event.”The big event was then moved for Derby for mid-April, before being rescheduled.Instead ex-UFC superstar Darren Till headlines against fellow former MMA star Darren Stewart, with Love Islanders Idris Virgo and Curtis Pritchard also on the bill.While TikToker Wakey Wines takes on Mo Deen in a blockbuster clash on the undercard.When is Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 takes place on Friday night, May 16.The big show starts at 5pm BST, with the main event of Till vs Stewart set for 10pm.Derby’s brand new 3,500 capacity Vaillant Live Arena plays host.Most read in BoxingKSI issues worrying statement on health battle and gives major update on boxing career after latest fight collapse How can I watch Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 will be shown live on DAZN.This event will not be a DAZN PPV and is included in your DAZN subscription.Misfits Boxing 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight, MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor boutWakey Wines is primed for his boxing debutWhat have they said?Darren Till said in his press conference this week that he is spurred on from his cancelled fight against Tommy Fury.Till said: “There’s a lot of respect between me and Darren. We’ve fought on two shows together. Darren’s a good lad.”He’s a solid competitor. I know he can fight, I know he’s got a big pair of bollocks on him. I haven’t really got a lot to say. I’m coming Friday.”I think a lot of people get confused between respect and disrespect. I think a lot of people expect me to go mad [since the Tommy fight] but that’s not the case. “You’ve all known me for years now. I am one of the best strikers in the world and I’m coming for violence on Friday as always. It’s going to be a hell of a show.” More