Former boxing stars to clash in bare-knuckle fight: Malignaggi vs. Gudjohn.

According to The Sun: Two former boxers are preparing for an exciting bare-knuckle fight: Paulie Malignaggi will face Tyler Gudjohn.

44-year-old Malignaggi was a professional boxer from 2001 to 2017. During that time, he won the IBF title in the featherweight division and the WBA belt in the welterweight division. In his career, he fought legendary opponents such as Amir Khan and Ricky Hatton, with a record of 36 wins and 8 losses.

Paulie Malignaggi in the spotlight at a grand evening in Leeds Getty

In 2019, Malignaggi made his debut in bare-knuckle boxing against Artem Lobov, but lost by decision. Now, known by the nickname 'Magic Man', he is preparing for a comeback, aiming to win the Police Gazette Diamond belt after signing a three-fight contract with BKB.

In his return, he will face former BKB lightweight champion Gudjohn, who, it should be noted, retired from boxing in 2017 and has since won five out of eight bare-knuckle fights.

When will the fight between Paulie Malignaggi and Tyler Gudjohn take place?

The bout will take place on October 18 at Planet Ice in Leeds. The fight was initially scheduled for September but was postponed due to a minor injury Malignaggi sustained during training.

How to watch the fight between Paulie Malignaggi and Tyler Gudjohn?

BKB 47 will be broadcast live in the UK and Ireland on the talkSPORT YouTube channel. Viewers in the US will be able to watch the stream via Vice.

What is the full fight card for BKB 47?

The complete list of fights for the event looks as follows (subject to change):

• Paulie Malignaggi vs. Tyler Gudjohn
• Dan Podmore vs. Marco Martinez
• Scott McHugh vs. Joe Fitzpatrick
• Aaron McCallum vs. Liam Howells
• Jack Dagdale vs. Rhys Murray
• Alex Wilson vs. Steven Evans
• Jordan Ward vs. Pat Nasha
• Furkan Chima vs. Patrick Fornalski
• Chris Carroll vs. Ryan Gibbs
• Marshal Fury vs. Liam Cullen

What did the participants of the fight say?

Malignaggi said: “At one point, Tyler was the most prestigious name in bare-knuckle sports. His name resonates, captivates, and sells in this sport.

“This will be a real fight.”

Gudjohn added: “This fight is very important. Paulie is a very good boxer – that cannot be denied. He has a very good jab.

“I want to cement my legacy, and that means fighting big names like Paulie.”

Paulie Malignaggi's return to the ring without gloves has generated great interest, as it is not only an opportunity to win a title but also a chance for new achievements in his sporting career. Fans are eagerly awaiting the duel and possible exciting moments within BKB 47. The broadcast promises to be a vibrant event for combat sports fans.