Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby will make his bare knuckle debut on Saturday, June 27th at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Selby's home. No opponent yet announced. The former world champion brings fast hands and championship pedigree to bare knuckle fighting as he looks to launch a new chapter and chase BKB world title glory on home soil. Selby, known as “Lightning”, enjoyed a decorated gloved boxing career. He held the IBF featherweight title from 2015 to 2018, successfully defending it five times. 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 with 9 KOs from 2008 to 2022 and stands as the twelfth Welsh world champion in boxing history. His slick defensive skills and ring intelligence make him one of Wales’ most respected fighters. 

 

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

 

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

 

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