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Jake Paul in talks to box Darren Till later this year or in 2027
Jake Paul is in talks to fight Darren Till in a boxing match.
Paul’s business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, said the fight could happen late this year or early in 2027.
Paul last boxed Anthony Joshua last December and suffered his second professional loss.
Till, a former UFC welterweight title challenger, left the UFC in 2022 and has since won five fights.
Till says he is waiting for Paul to send a contract, and he has one fight left on his deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Bidarian said the timing depends on finalizing the opponent and how the fight will be distributed, so no date or location has been confirmed.
Jake Paul is in talks with Darren Till about a possible boxing match, according to Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian.
The fight could take place late in 2026 or early in 2027, depending on how quickly an opponent and event distribution are arranged.
Bidarian said no agreement has been finalized.
Till has expressed interest in the fight, but has one fight left on his current BKFC deal, according to Bloody Elbow.
Paul has not fought since losing to Anthony Joshua by sixth-round knockout in December 2025.
- Who
- Jake Paul and Darren Till are discussing a possible boxing match.
- What
- Talks are underway, but no agreement has been finalized.
- When
- Late 2026 or early 2027, depending on how quickly arrangements are made.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Paul is seeking an opponent for his return to boxing, and Till is among the names on his list.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jake Paul lost to Anthony Joshua by sixth-round knockout.
Paul underwent another procedure after the jaw injury, according to Sherdog.
Darren Till defeated Yoel Romero by unanimous decision at BKFC 94.
Bidarian confirmed discussions with Till about a possible fight against Paul.
- Potential opponent
- Darren Till
- People discussing the fight
- Jake Paul and Darren Till
- Possible timing
- Late 2026 or early 2027
- Paul’s last fight
- Sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025
- Till’s latest reported result
- Unanimous-decision win over Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 in September 2026
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What people are saying
Darren Till is definitely one of the names that Jake put out there on his list,
He’s definitely one of the names that we’ve been speaking to.
But I can’t tell you today if it’s one or the other.
We’re trying our best to get it done
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‼️ Nakisa Bidarian confirms talks with Darren Till to fight Jake Paul and the possibility of Jake fighting around Christmas time 👀 [@Jack_Figg/@SunSport’s IG]