Completed Boxing (Bare Knuckle) Bout

Rico Franco vs. James Connelly

Co-Main Event | Tournament Finals | Pro Boxing (Bare Knuckle)

Rico Franco defeats James Connelly via 3 Round Decision

Rico "BonBon" Franco
James "The Truth" Connelly

Franco
Decision
Round 3

Rico Franco James Connelly

"BonBon" "The Truth"

N/A (Boxing (Bare Knuckle))   Pro Record At Fight   N/A (Boxing (Bare Knuckle))
England   Nationality   United Kingdom
England   Fighting out of   United Kingdom
5'8" (173cm)   Height   N/A
Asylum Vale Tudo   Gym  
BKB 17
  • Bout Information
  • Event: BKB 17: Sweeney vs. Puerta
  • Date: Saturday 06.08.2019
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Indigo at the O2 Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: London, England
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 11 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight:
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Franco Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Connelly Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Prize Fighter 1
  • Tournament Round: Finals
  • Sport: Boxing (Bare Knuckle)
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