Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Lundy is heading to bare-knuckle boxing after signing a multi-fight settlement with BKB Naked Knuckle Boxing. The Philadelphia fighter, a former WBO world-title challenger, will make his debut in BKB‘s triangular preventing enclosure, although no opponent or occasion date has been introduced.
Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Lundy Indicators with BKB
Lundy, 42, brings a protracted skilled boxing profession into the promotion. BKB lists his file at 32-14-1 with 14 knockouts, constructed throughout almost twenty years within the light-weight and super-lightweight divisions. He stands 5-foot-7 and spent a lot of his profession taking fights away from house towards established opponents.
His largest title alternative got here in February 2016, when he challenged Terence Crawford for the WBO super-lightweight championship at Madison Sq. Backyard’s Theater. Crawford stopped Lundy within the fifth spherical, however Lundy returned later that yr to win the vacant UBF light-weight title. His résumé additionally contains the WBO NABO light-weight, NABF light-weight, WBC Silver light-weight and WBC Silver super-lightweight belts.
Earlier than turning skilled, Lundy compiled a reported 65-5 beginner file. That run included a Pennsylvania Golden Gloves title, Excellent Boxer recognition at a USA Boxing Center Atlantic Affiliation event, regional titles and a Nationwide Golden Gloves silver medal.
Lundy’s profession has included bouts with Crawford, Viktor Postol, Thomas Dulorme, Mauricio Herrera, Ray Beltran, John Molina Jr., Richar Abril and David Diaz. His willingness to face high-level opposition gave him a popularity as one among boxing’s extra energetic travelling veterans, and it’s the ingredient BKB is promoting forward of his transfer.
The swap additionally comes after Lundy introduced his retirement in June 2023. He was stopped by Kurt Scoby within the second spherical of their New York super-lightweight bout and instructed the group afterward that he had spent 17 years in boxing with out avoiding opponents. He later returned to competitors, along with his listed boxing file reaching 32-14-1 by the point of the BKB announcement.
“I’ve spent my complete profession proving I’m keen to battle anyone, wherever,” Lundy stated. “That’s precisely what BKB is about. No excuses, no hiding, simply preventing.” He added that he believes the Trigon format fits fighters ready to interact at shut vary.
BKB CEO David Tetreault stated Lundy’s expertise, sturdiness and method to matchmaking made him a match for the roster. Founder Mike Vazquez pointed to Lundy’s mentality and lengthy file of accepting tough assignments because the attraction of the signing.
Lundy joins a rising group of former boxers entering BKB, together with Victor Ortiz, Alfredo Angulo, Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr., Lee Selby, Fernando Vargas Jr. and Amado Vargas. For now, the query is easy: who will get “Hammerin’ Hank” first? BKB says Lundy’s debut opponent and occasion particulars shall be revealed within the coming weeks.
