TWO former boxers are set to clash in a bare-knuckle fight for the ages as Paulie Malignaggi takes on Tyler Goodjohn.
Malignaggi, 44, competed as a professional boxer from 2001 to 2017.
Paulie Malignaggi headlines a blockbuster night in LeedsGetty
During his career he managed to achieve the IBF Junior Welterweight title and the WBA Welterweight belt.
He fought legends like Amir Khan and Ricky Hatton and garnered a 36-8 boxing record.
In 2019, he announced that he will be making his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Artem Lobov, ultimately losing via a unanimous decision.
Malignaggi, who is nicknamed Magic Man, is now back for more and is aiming to win the Police Gazette Diamond Belt after signing a three-fight BKB deal.
His comeback clash sees him face former BKB World Featherweight Champion Goodjohn.
The 34-year-old hung up his boxing gloves in 2017 and has since won five of eight bare-knuckle bouts.
When is Paulie Malignaggi vs Tyler Goodjohn?
The bout will take place at Planet Ice, Leeds on October 18.
The fight was originally due to take place in September but was delayed due to Malignaggi picking up a minor injury in training.
How can I watch Paulie Malignaggi vs Tyler Goodjohn?
BKB 47 will be broadcast live in the UK and Ireland via talkSPORT’s YouTube channel.
Viewers in the US can watch via Vice.
What is the full BKB 47 fight card?
The full fight card is as follows (subject to change):
Paulie Malignaggi vs Tyler Goodjohn
Dan Podmore vs Marko Martinjak
Scott McHugh vs Joe Fitzpatrick
Aaron McCallum vs Liam Howell
Jack Dugdale vs Reece Murray
Alex Wilson vs Steven Evans
Jordan Ward vs Pat Nash
Furqan Cheema vs Patryk Fornalski
Chris Carroll vs Ryan Gibbs
Marshall Furey vs Liam Cullen
What has been said?
Malignaggi said: “At one time, Tyler was the premier name in the bare-knuckle sport. His name resonates, grips, and sells in this sport.
“This is going to be one hell of a fight.”
Goodjohn added: “This fight is massive.
“Paulie is a very good boxer – you can’t take that away from him. He has a very good jab.
“I want to cement my legacy and that means fighting big names like Paulie.”
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