By Josh Clare – BkN UK

British bare-knuckle boxing just got another blockbuster confirmed — Jack “Hammer” Marshman will face Dan “Lionheart” Lerwell in a huge all-Welsh clash at BKB 45, which takes place Saturday 6th September at the Bristol Ice Arena.

A Welsh War Inside the Trigon

This is one of those match-ups that sells itself. Marshman and Lerwell are two of the toughest Welshmen ever to compete in the sport — proud, battle-tested, and known for never taking a backward step. For fight fans, it’s an explosive collision waiting to happen inside the unforgiving walls of the Trigon.

Marshman: A UFC Veteran Turned Bare-Knuckle Contender

Jack Marshman, the former UFC middleweight, has taken to bare-knuckle boxing like a man reborn. His last fight saw him fly out to the United States to challenge for gold, taking on Hawkins in an 18-minute war that turned plenty of heads. While the belt didn’t come back to Wales, the respect did — Marshman proved to the whole world that BKB suits him far better than the gloves ever did. He’s gritty, durable, and more motivated than ever to get his hands on a BKB world title. For Marshman, this fight is another step toward proving he’s one of the best in the game.

Lerwell: A Knockout Artist with a Point to Prove

Standing in his way is Dan Lerwell, a man who needs no introduction in bare-knuckle circles. A former BKB world champion and a true veteran of the sport, Lerwell’s reputation is built on raw power and ruthless finishes. His last outing was a one-round demolition job — a reminder that when Lerwell lands clean, the fight usually doesn’t go any further. Known for folding opponents with a single shot, Lerwell remains one of the most dangerous punchers in the game and a major threat to anyone with title ambitions.

An Expected Stacked Card in Bristol

Adding even more big-fight atmosphere to BKB 45 is the presence of Paulie Malignaggi, who will also appear on the same Bristol card. The former two-weight world champion and boxing personality brings another level of excitement to a night that already promises fireworks.

One Not to Miss

For the fans, this is what BKB is all about: two proud Welsh warriors, no easy rounds, no easy way out — just pure bare-knuckle boxing at its rawest. Whether you back Marshman’s resilience and UFC-tested chin or Lerwell’s fight-ending power, one thing is certain: nobody’s leaving the Trigon the same after this one.

BKB 45 goes down Saturday 6th September at the Bristol Ice Arena  — tickets are on sale now from the fighters soon theyre  expected to move fast.