Luke Rockhold is wasting no time in promoting his upcoming bout.
Recent reports confirm that the former UFC middleweight kingpin, Luke Rockhold, is set to make his highly anticipated boxing debut this summer. He will headline Misfits Boxing 22 on August 30th in Manchester against Darren Till. Despite Till`s greater experience in the boxing ring, Rockhold asserts that “The Gorilla” poses no real threat to him, regardless of the combat arena.
Speaking on Submission Radio, Rockhold confidently stated, “I possess countless strategies when facing Darren Till. My primary options would involve striking him with kicks to the head and body, followed by ground-and-pound. While this boxing match provides a more equitable platform, I maintain that Darren Till is fundamentally outmatched by me in any combat sports setting, be it a ring or a cage.”
Rockhold acknowledged Till’s resilience, saying, “Darren is a tough individual, but he does have vulnerabilities. I believe he occasionally displays complacency, which will create openings for me. I can apply relentless pressure and land powerful strikes. Many haven`t witnessed my boxing capabilities; I`m agile, possess strong footwork, and can deliver impactful blows with both hands. I present a unique challenge, unlike any opponent he has recently encountered.”
Rockhold`s combat sports journey began as an accomplished grappler, securing world championships at blue and purple belt levels in both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu. He transitioned to Mixed Martial Arts in 2007, achieving considerable success by capturing both Strikeforce and UFC middleweight championships. After concluding his UFC tenure in 2022 following three consecutive losses, Rockhold explored other combat disciplines, including a bare-knuckle boxing bout against Mike Perry in BKFC and a recent victory over Joe Schilling in Karate Combat. Despite boxing being a departure from his signature MMA skillset, Rockhold reveals he has developed a deep passion for the sport.
“I consider myself among the greatest grapplers in the history of combat sports,” Rockhold stated, adding, “but boxing is a fresh, inspiring challenge. It represents an area of combat I haven`t fully explored or mastered, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the process. It fuels my drive daily and offers immense excitement and enjoyment. Currently, the boxing aspect of fighting is what I find most engaging. It involves both creative expression and disciplined constraints, and I`m embracing the journey.”
Driven by this newfound passion, Rockhold plans to commit to the boxing world, discontinuing his excursions across various combat sports. He revealed that once he defeats Till, he has a grander objective in mind.
Rockhold passionately declared, “My disdain for inauthenticity drives me; the world is saturated with deceptive and insincere individuals. My continued involvement in combat sports is solely to champion genuine character and truth. I intend to decisively defeat Darren Till, and subsequently, confront and dismantle figures like Jake Paul and his followers. My ultimate aim is to rectify what I perceive as a misalignment in the world. Fighting, for me, is a means to challenge and correct the prevailing falsehoods.”
