Lorenzo Hunt Makes History With Thrilling Knockout at BKFC 91

 

 

 

 

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The world of bare-knuckle boxing witnessed a historic milestone as BKFC 91 took over the Arena Flegrea in Naples, Italy. The main event delivered massive drama for the local crowd, showcasing a thrilling battle between American star Lorenzo Hunt and Italy's own Walter Pugliesi. In the end, Hunt overcame immense adversity to secure a spectacular fourth-round stoppage.

The local favorite, Pugliesi, started the match with explosive energy, completely dominating the opening round. Backed by a roaring home crowd, he caught Hunt with a powerful left hook that sent the American crashing to the canvas. Despite taking a heavy amount of early damage, Hunt showed the durability of a true veteran, slowly finding his rhythm and timing during the second and third frames.

The tide completely turned in the fourth round when Hunt unleashed a furious combination of hooks. The relentless pressure forced Pugliesi to his knee. Although the Italian fighter briefly rose, the referee stopped the contest at the 1:09 mark after Pugliesi collapsed to a knee once more. With this dramatic victory, the 43-year-old Hunt cemented his legacy by becoming the first-ever three-division champion in the history of the promotion.