🏆 Lee Selby, the former IBF featherweight world champ known as ‘the Welsh Floyd Mayweather’, is stepping back into the ring! But this time, he’s ditching the gloves for his bareknuckle boxing debut! 😲🥊
At 39, Lee is about to make history again by joining the BKB 55 in Cardiff, with the thrilling tagline ‘Carnage in Cardiff’. Known for its brutal nature and real risks, bareknuckle boxing isn’t for the faint-hearted! Remember Welshman Dorian Darch’s infamous ear injury? 😳👂 Don’t worry, he’s on the undercard for this event too!
Lee’s journey from retirement to comeback wasn’t without persuasion. Despite an initial reluctance and three declined offers, the opportunity was too intriguing—and rewarding—to pass up. 💰 But it’s not just about the money. “Since retiring, I felt like I had more to give to the sport,” Lee shares. 💪
From training and managing BKB fighters to signing a deal himself, Lee’s adding a new chapter to his incredible career. And while his brother Andrew, a former Olympian, rallies in support, their dad remains a boxing purist not entirely thrilled with the BKB switch. But who knows, we might see both brothers headlining Welsh shows soon! 🤩👊
Lee is laser-focused on his upcoming fight with Antonio Rizzo. Even if this whole bareknuckle boxing adventure is short-lived, Lee’s determined to snag a world title. Imagine being a world champ in both gloved and bare-knuckle boxing! 🌟
Get ready, Cardiff! June 27 could see history made yet again by a Welsh legend. Stay tuned for this epic showdown! Will Lee conquer the bareknuckle world? Let us know what you think in the comments! 🗣️🥊 #BKB #LeeSelby #BoxingLegend #CarnageInCardiff