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Former IBF Champion Lee Selby Signs Multi-Fight Bare-Knuckle Deal With BKB

The 38-year-old ends a four-year hiatus to chase a bare-knuckle world title, with debut plans pending.

Overview

  • BKB confirmed a multi-fight, multi-year agreement with the former IBF featherweight titleholder.
  • Selby said he is returning to compete for a bare-knuckle world championship after stepping away from the ring for four years.
  • Details for his first bout, including date and opponent, will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • BKB executives welcomed the signing as the promotion continues recruiting ex-gloved champions such as James DeGale, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Paulie Malignaggi.
  • Selby won the IBF featherweight title in 2015 and lost it in 2018, with his last fight a 2022 stoppage defeat to Gustavo Lemos following a 2020 split-decision loss to George Kambosos Jr.