Fformer UFC fighter Darren Tilwho will make his boxing debut in January 2025 against Tommy Furychallenged footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, 39, currently plays for the Saudi league team Al-Nassrand is recognized not only as one of the greatest footballers of all time, but also for his strict physical regime and professionalismwhich would no doubt lend itself to its performance in other sports.
But fighting in MMA is a totally different world.
Till's differences with a former footballer on social media
Until, a well known Liverpool fan, commented that on social media he had a difference with the former Manchester United player, Gary Nevillehe would therefore not hesitate to challenge him in a fight inside an octagon, although he added that he would not mind facing CR7.
“I would like to fight Gary Neville because he and I had a problem on Twitter,” Till said. Norske Parisien. “He doesn't like me. I have a little problem with Gary.”
“I don't hate this guy. But yeah, it would probably be a fight against Gary Neville or Cristiano Ronaldo, because Cristiano looks like a big, tough guy. I would like to see his speed and power. He looks like a big guy. .a very explosive man,” Till added.
However, the former UFC fighter acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo's discipline, according to sportbible.com.
The fight between Till and Fury
But before he thinks about facing his former Manchester United teammates, Darren will step into the ring for the first time to face fellow Briton Tommy Fury.
Till and Fury will fight on January 18 at Co-Op Live in Manchester in what will be Till's first professional boxing fight.
CR7 is said to be a fan of boxing and MMA, and some time ago he participated in a chat with UFC champion Ilia Topuria.
CR7 says Spanish fighter 'talks too much'giving his thoughts on the former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannouthen Topuria responded.
“I didn’t expect someone like you to be unable to distinguish between confidence and arrogance,” the Spanish fighter said.
Ultimately, it's unclear whether Nevillo or CR7 would be willing to step into an octagon or ring to face Till, in two sports that are completely opposite in terms of skill or characteristics.
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