Darren Till has publicly lashed out at Jake Paul, labeling the influencer a “fraud” following the sudden collapse of their anticipated boxing match. Most Valuable Promotions announced on Monday that Paul will instead face multiple-time kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé, a decision that caught Till off guard. The UFC veteran expressed his frustration on the Ariel Helwani Show, emphasizing that he never initiated the contact; rather, Paul’s team reached out to Till’s management with a clear intent to finalize the bout.
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Till revealed that the two camps were deep in negotiations with several key details already lined out, including a potential December 24 date in Dubai, where Till resides. He stated that discussions regarding the purse were progressing smoothly and that he believed a price had been agreed upon. “I thought we were all good to go,” Till admitted, noting that he had been in camp for the past two weeks in preparation for the fight. The former UFC welterweight champion stressed that he is not interested in the “shenanigans of begging for fights,” pointing out that he had only mentioned Paul’s name a handful of times before the promoter’s side took the lead.
The announcement of Doumbé as Paul’s next opponent has drawn significant attention to the shifting dynamics of influencer boxing. While Till did not release specific financial figures, his comments suggest that the breakdown was not due to a lack of interest from his side but rather a strategic pivot by Most Valuable Promotions. Till’s public criticism highlights the growing tension between traditional combat sports veterans and the rapidly expanding, high-profile influencer boxing circuit, where deal structures and opponent selections often appear volatile to outside observers.
Source: Yahoo Sports
