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Yoel Romero discusses fear and intensity ahead of BKFC 94 bout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Yoel Romero discusses fear and intensity ahead of BKFC 94 bout

Summary

Yoel Romero, 49, remains a formidable presence in bare-knuckle boxing as he prepares for his match against Darren Till at BKFC 94 in Manchester, England, this Saturday. Romero has become known for his intense demeanor, which he admits some find intimidating. In a previous incident, he chose not to testify against a man charged with attempted murder after an altercation. Romero emphasizes that he does not aim to scare opponents but is focused on competing for his family. He views bare-knuckle boxing as a familiar territory, stemming from his experiences in Cuba.

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•Romero fights Darren Till at BKFC 94 in Manchester.
•Romero is known for his intimidating presence in the ring.
•He decided against testifying in a past attempted murder case.
•Romero emphasizes his focus is on fighting, not instilling fear.
•The bout highlights a clash of styles between Romero and Till.

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7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Yes, Yoel Romero knows that people find him 'scary.' But that's their problem, he says

What they're saying

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At 49, Yoel Romero is still a menacing figure even in the hard-nosed world of bare-knuckle boxing. It's a quality that comes naturally to him, even if he doesn't entirely understand it.
— Yahoo Sportsby Ben Fowlkes

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