A daunting challenge awaits Darren Till in his upcoming clash with Yoel Romero, yet a premier bare-knuckle competitor from the modern era believes Till has what it takes to defeat Romero in the world of bare-knuckle fighting. That competitor is Dan Podmore, a former multi-weight class BKB titleholder who is scheduled to face Julian Fernandez for the super cruiserweight crown at BKB 59 on September 19th in Tijuana, Mexico.
The showdown between Yoel Romero and Darren Till is set for BKFC 94 on September 26th. While both combatants have transitioned into notable names within the bare-knuckle scene, Podmore has previously associated with Till’s Gorilla Promotions, albeit in a traditional gloved setting. Offering his perspective on Till’s initial BKFC appearance and sharing his expectations for Till’s second bare-knuckle match against Romero as BKFC heads back to the UK, Podmore expressed to Bare Knuckle Bowker:
“To be honest, I attended the event live in Birmingham [at BKFC 90] to cheer on Connor Tierney, who is my training partner. I anticipated that Aaron Chalmers would put up a slightly stronger performance because I know his background and felt people were underestimating him. When he managed to send Darren Till to the canvas, I thought, ‘Alright, this is getting real.’ But then Till rallied, turned the tide, and secured the knockout. It was truly an incredible comeback.”
Darren Till is backed to overcome a “unique challenge” in Yoel Romero at BKFC 94, according to BKB 59’s Dan Podmore
Discussing the strategic elements of the Till vs. Romero fight in greater detail, Podmore went on to say during his chat with Bare Knuckle Bowker:
“His upcoming match against Yoel Romero represents a completely unique challenge. Romero is an older competitor who constantly overcomes the odds, executing feats in the ring that defy his age. He trains and competes with the intensity of someone in their mid-30s. Seeing how this unfolds will be highly intriguing.”
“I am aware that Darren Till dedicates himself to intense training. A few guys from our facility traveled to spar with him, though I missed it because I was out of town. They returned with reports that he is looking exceptionally sharp. It will be a fascinating contest. I will absolutely be tuning in. Ultimately, you have to support the local fighter, so I am picking Darren Till.”
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