Yoel Romero prepares for bare-knuckle fight at age 49
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Yoel Romero, 49, is set to fight Darren Till in a bare-knuckle bout Saturday. Both fighters share a passion for the sport, with Romero viewing fighting as his purpose. The dangers of prolonged participation in combat sports raise concerns about fighter health, particularly regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy and pugilistic dementia. Dave Harris of the Ringside Charitable Trust emphasizes the struggles faced by retired fighters and the necessary care they require.
- •Yoel Romero is 49 and fights Darren Till on Saturday.
- •Romero began his UFC career at age 36.
- •Till is 16 years younger than Romero and also loves fighting.
- •Health risks for fighters include chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
- •Dave Harris advocates for better care for retired boxers.
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"IN DEPTH: As 49-year-old Yoel Romero prepares to go to war with Darren Till in a bare-knuckle bout, Will Castle delves into the dangers of fighting for too long and why combatants struggle to quit the sport
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