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Lee Selby stops Antonio Rizzo in bare knuckle boxing debut in Cardiff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Lee Selby stops Antonio Rizzo in bare knuckle boxing debut in Cardiff

Summary

Lee Selby made a successful debut in bare knuckle boxing at BKB 55 in Cardiff on June 27. The former IBF featherweight champion stopped Italian fighter Antonio Rizzo in the second round. Selby, at nearly 40 years old, expressed excitement about returning to combat sports, competing against a much younger opponent. The event also featured notable performances, including Daniel Lerwell's second-round knockout of Danny Mitchell. The full results from BKB 55 highlight several impressive finishes by various fighters.

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By the Numbers

•Lee Selby stopped Antonio Rizzo in the second round.
•The fight took place at BKB 55 in Cardiff.
•Selby is a former IBF champion in featherweight boxing.
•Daniel Lerwell achieved a second-round knockout against Danny Mitchell.
•BKB 55 featured multiple notable knockout finishes.

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5:43 AMYahoo Sports — He’s back! Former IBF champ Lee Selby wins bare knuckle boxing debut, stops Antonio Rizzo at BKB 55 in Cardiff

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Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby, who also held the British, Commonwealth, and European straps, made his debut in the world of bare knuckle boxing last Sat. night (June 27) in Cardiff, Wales, stopping Italian slugger Antonio Rizzo in the second round of their BKB 55 headliner. “Like NWA said, I’ve got an appetite for […]
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