Former world title challenger Hank Lundy will make his bare-knuckle
boxing debut against Jairo Santos in the main event of Bally’s
Fightnight by BKB on Nov. 20 in Dover, Delaware.
BKB announced the welterweight matchup Thursday. The five-round
contest will take place at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, marking the
promotion’s first event in Delaware.
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Hank Lundy faces Jairo Santos in professional bare-knuckle
debut at BKB Fightnight on Nov. 20
Lundy compiled a 32-14-1 professional boxing record with 14
knockouts and challenged Terence Crawford for the WBO junior
welterweight championship in 2016.
“I’ve been in some big fights throughout my boxing career, but
making my BKB debut is a new challenge that I’m excited to take
on,” Lundy said. “I’ve always been a fighter who comes forward and
looks to put on a show, and that’s exactly what I plan to do inside
the Trigon.”
Santos, 29, will also make his professional bare-knuckle boxing
debut. The South Carolina native is 2-0 in professional boxing,
with both victories coming by knockout. He previously competed in
amateur bare-knuckle boxing.
“Hank Lundy has a big name in boxing, but that won’t mean anything
once we step inside the Trigon,” Santos said. “I’m coming into this
fight to win, and I’m confident I have what it takes to get the job
done. This is my opportunity to make a statement, and I fully
intend to take it. Come fight night in Dover, I’m leaving with the
victory.”
The Friday event will stream on Bally’s digital platforms,
including Bally Sports Live.