Kaylah Walton
A reality TV personality has criticized Tommy Fury for withdrawing from his scheduled January 18, 2025 match against Darren Till and has expressed willingness to take his place for the fight.
Fury, who is the younger sibling of Tyson Fury, a former heavyweight champion, opted out of the matchup claiming that Till threatened to disregard the rules by suggesting he would kick him during a boxing event.
With Tommy Fury’s exit, there’s now an open opportunity at Co-Op Arena in Manchester, England, on January 18, and Aaron Chalmers from Geordie Shore is stepping up to fill the gap.
Chalmers, who has a record of 5 wins and 2 losses in Mixed Martial Arts and has previously participated in five boxing matches, is eager to take on Darren Till in this Pay-Per-View event broadcast on DAZN.
“Tommy Fury clearly got cold feet regarding fighting Darren Till,” Chalmers stated in a social media video.
“Till has confronted them both during the press conference, causing a reaction that showed they’re scared of a head kick.”
“I was previously in talks to fight Darren Till in December until Fury decided to step in. Now, it seems he’s backed out.”
“I was ready to battle Till in December, January, or February, and I’m more than willing to replace Tommy Fury in this fight. I’m not concerned about head kicks—bring it on!”
“It’s been over a year since my last fight, but I am ready to take on Darren Till at any time, whether that’s in January or February. I’m committed and won’t back down just because someone threatens to kick!”
Billy Joe Saunders expresses interest
Meanwhile, Billy Joe Saunders has also thrown his name into the ring as a more lucrative option for Till. The former professional boxer believes facing Till could be financially beneficial.
Saunders has notable victories over Chris Eubank Jr. and John Ryder and won the vacant WBO super-middleweight title in 2019, which he later lost to Canelo Alvarez in 2021.
“If the opportunity arises for me to box Darren Till, I’m definitely interested,” Saunders shared with talkSPORT. “However, I understand that it might not be standard boxing, and Darren is right to say so.”
“If he’s at risk of missing out financially and there’s a chance for me to step in, I’m available for a discussion.”
