Robert Duran Jr. replaces Paulie Malignaggi against Victor Ortiz at BKB 62
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Robert Duran Jr. will face Victor Ortiz in the main event of BKB 62 on December 5 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Duran Jr. steps in for Paulie Malignaggi, who withdrew for personal reasons. Duran Jr., the son of boxing champion Roberto Duran, has a professional record of 13-4 with 10 knockouts and is 4-2 in bare-knuckle boxing. Ortiz, a former WBC welterweight champion, is also making a name for himself in bare-knuckle boxing after a recent win against Dominic Salcido.
- •BKB 62 is scheduled for December 5 in Los Angeles.
- •Paulie Malignaggi withdrew from the fight for personal reasons.
- •Robert Duran Jr. has notable experience in both boxing and bare-knuckle formats.
- •Victor Ortiz is a former world champion transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing.
- 6:42 PMSherdog — Roberto Duran's son replaces Paulie Malignaggi vs. Victor Ortiz at BKB 62
"Robert Duran Jr. will replace Paulie Malignaggi against Victor Ortiz in the main event of BKB 62 on Dec. 5 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
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