Austin Trout knocked out by Ben Bonner at BKFC lightweight title match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Austin Trout faced Ben Bonner in a contest for the vacant BKFC Lightweight Championship on July 3 in Philadelphia. Trout was knocked out just 30 seconds into the second round, marking his first loss in bare-knuckle boxing and bringing his record to 5-1. The fight saw Trout knocked down in the first round by Bonner’s right hand, which was also the punch that ended the bout. Trout aimed to become the third fighter in BKFC history to hold titles in two weight classes. This defeat follows his successful lightweight debut in December 2025, where he won by TKO over Luis Palomino.
- •Trout was aiming for his second BKFC title.
- •Bonner knocked Trout down in the first round.
- •The fight ended in the second round with Trout knocked out.
- •Trout’s record now stands at 5-1 after this loss.
- •Trout won his BKFC Welterweight Championship in February 2024.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Trout's shot at BKFC lightweight title ends in stunning loss
"Las Cruces native Austin Trout aimed for a sensational second BKFC championship, but he was stunned in his shot for the lightweight crown.
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