Paulie Malignaggi is on the verge of joining the elite ranks of combat athletes like BKFC standout Austin Trout, who have achieved world championship titles in both traditional boxing and bare-knuckle fighting. This significant endeavor has captured the attention of the combat sports community, including fellow reigning BKB Bare Knuckle titleholders.
One such titleholder is Javon Wright, who is set to defend his BKB Police Gazette welterweight title against his fierce rival Dan Gittens in an upcoming bout. Wright, known as ‘Wolfman,’ will face Gittens in the co-main event of BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester on May 16th. The event is headlined by Malignaggi’s pursuit of becoming a two-sport champion.
Malignaggi’s opponent for this historic challenge is the current BKB Bare Knuckle champion, Rolando Dy. When asked for his thoughts on the anticipated Malignaggi vs. Dy BKB Bare Knuckle title fight, Wright expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s definitely gonna be a good fight between both of them. Because I know Rolando and that’s my guy, but I know Paulie is a good fighter, too. So, it’s definitely gonna be fireworks in that fight. So, I’m actually looking forward to that fight after my fight, for sure.”
Javon Wright Acknowledges Malignaggi’s Accomplishments and Will Be Watching Closely
When questioned about whether he typically observes fights following his own, Wright confirmed his eagerness to watch the Malignaggi-Dy bout, adding, “Oh, yeah. Of course. I’m definitely sticking around to watch that fight after my fight.”
Reflecting on Austin Trout’s dual-sport success and Malignaggi’s current quest for a similar distinction, Wright commented, “Right. So, I mean, I can’t take nothing from it, man. Like you said, he was a champ in boxing, and then he got a chance to be a champ here in BKB. So, hey, I mean, we all going to find out Saturday if he up next or if Ronaldo [is] gonna retain his title.”
Paulie Malignaggi’s Two-Sport Title Chase at BKB 54 Will Bring Big “Fireworks”, per BKB Champ
Paulie Malignaggi is aiming to achieve a rare feat in combat sports by becoming a world champion in both traditional boxing and bare-knuckle fighting, a distinction currently held by few, including BKFC’s Austin Trout. This ambition has garnered significant attention across the combat sports world, with fellow BKB Bare Knuckle titleholders acknowledging the significance of his pursuit.
One such champion is Javon Wright, who is preparing to defend his BKB Police Gazette welterweight title against his rival Dan Gittens. Wright’s bout against Gittens will serve as the co-main event for BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester on May 16th, with the spotlight also on Malignaggi’s attempt to claim a two-sport championship.
Malignaggi is scheduled to face the reigning BKB Bare Knuckle champion, Rolando Dy. When asked about this highly anticipated matchup, Wright shared his perspective: “It’s definitely gonna be a good fight between both of them. Because I know Rolando and that’s my guy, but I know Paulie is a good fighter, too. So, it’s definitely gonna be fireworks in that fight. So, I’m actually looking forward to that fight after my fight, for sure.”
Wright further indicated his intention to watch the Malignaggi vs. Dy fight, stating, “Oh, yeah. Of course. I’m definitely sticking around to watch that fight after my fight.”
Acknowledging Malignaggi’s aspiration to emulate Austin Trout’s dual-sport championship success, Wright commented, “Right. So, I mean, I can’t take nothing from it, man. Like you said, he was a champ in boxing, and then he got a chance to be a champ here in BKB. So, hey, I mean, we all going to find out Saturday if he up next or if Ronaldo [is] gonna retain his title.”
