Why a world champion boxer has gone bareknuckle
Former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby explains the reasons behind his decision to take up bareknuckle boxing.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I'm a prize-fighter. I've fought my whole life. The prize is money. If the money's right, I'll fight."
— Lee Selby , Athlete
"It's not all about the money."
— Lee Selby , Athlete
Key People
Former British flyweight champion and brother of Lee Selby.
Chief executive of BKB promoting bareknuckle boxing.
IBF super-middleweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist.
Former IBF featherweight boxing champion who has transitioned to bareknuckle boxing.
Former WBC welterweight champion and Hollywood actor.
All Coverage
Former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby explains the reasons behind his decision to take up bareknuckle boxing.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
South Africa's former world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home - Reuters
South Africa's former world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home Reuters
August 22, 2026 at 09:32 AMTwo-time world champion Tete shot dead outside home
Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.
August 22, 2026 at 01:11 PMLopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
August 23, 2026 at 09:14 AMCyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight
Cris Cyborg's PFL featherweight world title will not be at stake in Tampa on Saturday after opponent Ketlen Vieira failed to make the weight.
August 22, 2026 at 06:47 AMFour arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
August 24, 2026 at 08:32 AMBoks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
August 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM