Misfits Boxing is set to begin its 2025 campaign with the highly anticipated event. The influencer boxing spectacle will be headlined by the catchweight bout between UFC title contender Darren Till, who is making his pro boxing debut, and Misfits regular Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor. In mid-November last year, it was announced that Darren Till, who had previously fought an exhibition bout against Muhammad Mutie on July 6, would face Tommy Fury.

However, following a tense press conference in which Till threatened to switch to ‘MMA tactics’ if things went south, Fury withdrew from the fight in December. As the saying goes, ‘The show must go on.’ In stepped Anthony Taylor. He suffered a loss to Tommy Fury in 2021 and has since competed several times in the Misfits & DAZN X Series. With a heated exchange at the final weigh-ins, fans are expecting an intense and thrilling contest tonight. The 20th edition of the X Series promises a night filled with exciting main card and kickoff fights. Let’s dive into the details of what fans can expect from this event.

What time will the Till vs. Taylor fight start? Date and venue

The Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor event will take place on January 18 at Co-op Live in Manchester. This indoor arena, which opened in July 2022 at a cost of £365–450 million, has a seating capacity of 20,000-24,000. Last year, it hosted its first boxing event, featuring the non-title bout between Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis.

According to available reports, the fight is expected to start at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), which is 7 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The Till-Taylor bout will begin later in the evening. It’s important to note that the timings are subject to change depending on the outcome of the earlier fights. Both Till and Taylor are expected to enter the ring around 5 p.m. ET, or 10 p.m. GMT.

Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor undercard

In addition to the main event between Till and Taylor, the card features several exciting matchups. Here’s what to expect:

Catchweight-Cruiser:

Darren Till and Anthony Taylor will face off in an eight-round catchweight fight, likely capped at 195 pounds, placing it in the cruiserweight category.

Heavyweight:

Gareth ‘GK’ Kelly, a member of the Bradford-based rap collective BBCC (Bad Boys Chiller Crew), will make his boxing debut against Kent-based musical artist Jack ‘Kak’ Hatt in a four-round bout.

Cruiserweight:

Tyson Fury’s sparring partner and close associate Ty Mitchell will also make his Misfits Boxing debut tonight. He will face BF-pro boxer Tommy ‘The Judge’ Hench in a six-round fight.

Light Heavyweight:

1. American YouTuber and W.A.D.E. Concept creator Wade Plemons will take on Kenya-born actor and podcaster Moziah Pinder in a four-round bout.
2. 44-year-old GB News panelist Adam ‘The Assassin’ Brooks will square off against content creator Gavin ‘Gavinio’ Proctor from Shipley, Yorkshire, in a similar four-round fight.

Welterweight:

1. Sami ‘Prince’ Hamed, son of the legendary Prince Naseem Hamed, marked his Misfits debut with X Series 17 in Dublin last year. On the X Series 20 card, he faces a multi-talented sports personality from the U.S., Zachary ‘Ziggy’ Johnson.
2. Joshua ‘Little T’ Tate, the musician known for the YouTube channel BGMEDIA, will square up against fellow grime rapper from Yorkshire, Daniel ‘Afghan Dan’ Martin.

Both fights will last four rounds each. Additionally, there will be a five-round (2 minutes each) lightweight fight between Misfits champion Carla Jade and Birmingham-based fighter Melanie Shah. This card also features several fighters making their professional boxing debuts, including Darren Till.

How to watch Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor? Tickets and PPV price

For those unable to attend the event in person, the Till vs. Taylor showdown will be available for live streaming on DAZN. Their service is available in over 200 countries. Spanning boxing, MMA, bare-knuckle boxing, and crossover events, the boxing and combat sports platform reportedly broadcasts over 150 fights per year.

For the benefit of the viewers, there are monthly and yearly subscriptions on offer. They provide access to not only live fights but also programs and shows such as documentaries, weekly boxing shows, live watch parties, press conferences, and other sports like football, golf, tennis, motorsport, and more.

The X Series 20 event will be available for £19.99 as a pay-per-view (PPV) purchase. For a DAZN subscription, the price options in the U.K. are as follows:

• 12-month contract: £9.99 per month
• Month-to-Month payments: £19.99
• Yearly payment: £99.99

For Darren Till, a win over Anthony Taylor could pave the way for a new career in boxing. However, it would be a mistake to underestimate ‘Pretty Boy.’ Last year, while fighting on the X Series 17 card at the 3Arena in Dublin, the Misfits Boxing Light Heavyweight Champion secured a third-round KO victory over Gabriel Silva, the son of UFC legend Anderson Silva.

Between Darren Till and Anthony Taylor, who is your pick for the win tonight? Do you think ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor will turn Till’s boxing debut into a sour experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.