Former IBF World Boxing Champion Lee Selby will make his bare-knuckle boxing debut in Cardiff on 27th June at the Vindico Arena.

The event, titled Carnage in Cardiff (BKB 55), marks the Welsh star’s explosive return to combat sports in the raw, no-gloves format of the Trigon.

Selby won a world featherweight title in the gloved version of the combat sport by beating Evgeny Gradovich at the 02 Arena in 2015.

The 39-year-old defended his title five times, before retiring from the sport in 2022.

Selby, known as “Lightning”, enjoyed a decorated gloved boxing career. He held the IBF featherweight world title from 2015 to 2018, successfully defending it against top international contenders.

Prior to that, he captured the British, Commonwealth, and European featherweight titles between 2011 and 2014. The Barry native compiled a professional record of 28-4 (9 KOs) from 2008 to 2022 and stands as the 12th Welsh world champion in boxing history.

The former world champion brings championship pedigree to bare knuckle as he launches a new chapter and chase BKB world title glory on home soil.

After achieving everything possible in gloved boxing, Selby is now stepping into the bare knuckle arena, signing for BKB in February.

“I’ve achieved everything in gloved boxing from regional titles to five successful world title defences,” Selby said.

“Now I’m making my bare knuckle debut right here in Cardiff. It’s the purest, no-filter version of the fight game, and I’m excited to bring my speed, skill, and experience to the Trigon. I’m back to show what I can do and chase another world title.”

“Lee Selby is a game-changer for our organization,” BKB CEO David Tetreault asserted.

“His world title pedigree and championship mentality make him a massive addition to the roster. We’re thrilled to watch him make his bare knuckle debut in Cardiff and chase bare knuckle glory alongside our growing stable of elite talent.”

“Lee is a true champion with an incredible resume. Lee’s debut in Cardiff is going to be special,” Mike Vazquez, Founder of BKB Bare Knuckle, added.

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