Former world champion set for bare-knuckle debut
Bare-knuckle boxing is poised for a resurgence, thanks in part to Conor McGregor's recent involvement with the sport. The former UFC star's ownership stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) aims to elevate the sport's profile and compete with traditional boxing and the UFC.
One fighter making headlines is former WBA welterweight champion Austin Trout, who will defend his BKFC welterweight title for the first time next month against Rico "BonBon" Franco. Trout secured the title earlier this year with a fourth-round knockout of Diego Sanchez.
On October 12th, the BKFC will host an event in Spain for the first time at the Marbella Arena, traditionally a venue for bullfighting. The card features three world title fights, including a light-heavyweight bout between David Mundell and Danny Christie, alongside a lightweight title clash involving Franco Tenaglia and Tony "Loco" Soto, which is expected to headline the event.
Trout won't be the only boxing champion on the card; Scotland's Hannah Rankin, a former WBA and IBO super-welterweight champion, is set to make her BKFC debut against Iranian kickboxer Sahey Bayat. Known as "The Classical Warrior," Rankin hopes to follow in Trout's footsteps and aim for the BKFC featherweight title if she secures victory.
Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN as the BKFC continues to carve out its place in the combat sports landscape.
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