Former Boxing Champions Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi Set for Bare-Knuckle Bout

Former boxing world champions Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi are set to face each other in a bare-knuckle boxing match. The matchup, confirmed by Sherdog, brings two high-profile names from the traditional boxing world into the growing discipline of bare-knuckle combat.

Victor Ortiz, a former WBC welterweight champion, brings a background of high-level professional boxing to the ring. He faces off against Paulie Malignaggi, who previously held world titles at both the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions. Malignaggi has competed in bare-knuckle events previously, adding experience in this specific ruleset to his professional combat sports resume.

While this contest takes place outside of the traditional MMA landscape, the crossover between boxing and bare-knuckle promotions continues to draw interest across combat sports. No date or location for the event has been announced at this time.

Source: Sherdog.