Get ready, fight fans! A beloved bare-knuckle boxing champion is making a sensational return to the ring!
Carlisle's own former bare-knuckle boxing champion, Danny Christie, is gearing up for his next electrifying bout. The talented fighter from Currock is set to be a headline act at the Gorilla 2 event, scheduled to take place in Birmingham this coming March.
Christie is slated to face off against another formidable BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) competitor, George Thorpe. The highly anticipated clash is set to go down at Birmingham's Bingley Hall on Sunday, March 22nd.
Even though Christie stepped away from the high-profile BKFC circuit last year, he's certainly not hung up his gloves! He's continuing to showcase his skills on other fighting platforms. This upcoming fight pits the 41-year-old Christie against the 29-year-old Thorpe in what promoters Gorilla have already hyped as "an absolute banger" – and we can't wait to see it!
Gorilla, a promotion founded by the well-known former UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter Darren Till last autumn, recently held its inaugural show in Liverpool. Now, Christie is aiming to steal the spotlight at their second event, bringing the same exceptional talent that made him a standout during his BKFC career.
During his time in the BKFC, this Cumbrian powerhouse achieved significant recognition. In 2023, he clinched the UK light-heavyweight championship, followed by an impressive world title shot in the middleweight division in 2024. After a tough defeat to Birmingham's Connor Tierney last summer, Christie announced his second departure from BKFC, leaving with a solid record of five wins and three defeats.
And the Cumbrian talent doesn't stop there! Fellow fighters from the region, like Egremont's European heavyweight champion Agi Faulkner and Carlisle's bantamweight Kieron Sewell, are also continuing to compete on the BKFC platform. It's clear the Cumbrian fighting spirit is strong!
But here's where it gets interesting: While Christie is returning to action, his departure from BKFC was for the second time. Does this signal a permanent shift in his career focus, or is this just a temporary detour? And considering his world title shot, some might wonder if stepping down from BKFC was the right move for his ultimate career goals. What are your thoughts on fighters moving between different promotions? Let us know in the comments below!
