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Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi set for bare-knuckle boxing fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi set for bare-knuckle boxing fight
Summary

Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi, both former world champions, will compete in a bare-knuckle fight on December 5 in Los Angeles as part of the BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing event. Ortiz, 39, won the WBC world welterweight title in 2011, while Malignaggi, 45, held the IBF super lightweight championship nearly two decades ago. This matchup, taking place in the Trigon, a triangular ring, is anticipated to draw attention in the bare-knuckle boxing community. Ortiz previously appeared in the ring in July, while Malignaggi made his debut in 2025 with mixed results. The event is seen as a significant fight in the sport's current.

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  • •Ortiz and Malignaggi will face off at the Opheum Theater.
  • •The fight is scheduled for five rounds.
  • •Both fighters have previous experience in bare-knuckle boxing.
  • •David Tetreault discussed potential future matchups with heavyweight boxers.
  • •BKB aims to attract fans by featuring well-known boxers.
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  • 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former world champion boxers to face off in bare-knuckle fight
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Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi, former world champion boxers, wiill face off in a bare-knuckled fight Dec. 5 in Los Angeles, BKB confirmed.

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