Darren Till voices concerns about life after fighting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Darren Till is expressing worries about his future following his MMA career amid recent controversies involving retired fighters. Citing the arrests of Dustin Poirier and Anthony Smith, Till has acknowledged the difficulties retirees face without a new focus. He believes many former fighters struggle to find a healthy passion after leaving the sport, often leading to unhealthy habits. Till, who has secured victories in boxing since leaving the UFC, is set to face Yoel Romero in a bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 94 on September 26.
- •Darren Till is concerned about life after fighting.
- •Recent arrests of fighters prompted Till's reflections.
- •He believes retired fighters often seek unhealthy distractions.
- •Till plans to fight Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 on September 26.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Darren Till fears life after fighting without a new ‘healthy obsession’
"Darren Till is concerned about his life after fighting.
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