Former Champion Takes Heavyweight Title Fight On 12-Hours Notice
Anything can happen in bare knuckle boxing. Gustavo Trujillo was set to defend his BKB Heavyweight title against Mark O'Neil in the BKB 58 main event. O'Neil was forced to pull out because of visa issues, but former BKFC heavyweight champion and BKB 57 main-event winner, Mick Terrill agreed to replace him on just 12 hours notice. Terrill was set to come to the event as a commentator. Now he's in one of the featured fights. Let's talk bare knuckle boxing.
Trujillo vs. Terrill Key Facts
Neither man goes long. Trujillo has stopped all eight BKB opponents inside a round and is 12-0 as a pro boxer. Terrill is 11-2 with 10 knockouts and won the vacant BKFC heavyweight title in 2023 before Ben Rothwell took it from him in 36 seconds . BKB CEO David Tetreault called the booking a matter of "real fighters, real fights, no waiting around." Terrill's own line: "I'll fight any man, any time, any where." Trujillo's answer: "Be careful what you wish for."
Here's a look at the video that shows the culmination of the speed negotiations.
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Mick Terrill's Championship Resume
Titles as listed by BKB and BKFC .
Trujillo vs. Terrill By The Numbers
Records as listed by BKB and BKFC.
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