By Josh Clare – BkN UK
In the raw, unforgiving world of bare-knuckle boxing, dream fights do get made . Most Gloved ones never get past the talking stage. But This is Bare Knuckle , you get two proper fighters who want the same thing — war in the ring, respect outside it, and a shot at proving who’s truly the best.
Right now, that’s exactly what we’re looking at with Chris Camozzi and Karl Thompson.
Karl Thompson, the undefeated As tough as they come English Man holding the BKFC UK Cruiserweight title, has been calling for this shot since the moment he had that’s title strapped around his waist. He’s done the business here at home – and now he wants to test himself against the man at the very top of the mountain.
Chris Camozzi is that mountain. The current BKFC World Cruiserweight Champion, Camozzi is no stranger to the spotlight. He’s a seasoned warrior — UFC vet, decorated striker, and one of the most dangerous men on the BKFC roster.
Fight Offer Accepted — Wheels in Motion
What makes this even better is that this isn’t just hype — it’s real. Camozzi has confirmed he’s accepted Karl’s fight offer, telling fans he’s passed it straight up to the bosses. So the matchmakers know. Both lads want it. All that’s left now is the green light from BKFC HQ and a date.
If there’s any fight to make in the cruiserweight division, it’s this one.
Respect First — War Later
What makes this showdown so refreshing is the mutual respect both men have shown each other — and it’s all been playing out on our BkN UK Instagram posts After Karl Announced on The fuse uk his interest in the fight . Karl and Chris have traded respectful words, both agreeing they’d love to test themselves properly.
No trash talk, no fake beef — just two proper fighters who want to stand toe-to-toe and see who’s the last man standing. That’s what bare-knuckle should be.
A Dream Ticket for Any UK Lad
For Karl Thompson, this isn’t just another fight — it’s the dream. Any UK lad who straps up the wraps dreams of crossing the pond, fighting under the bright American lights and showing the world what we can do.
To stand toe-to-toe with Camozzi in the States for the world title is what every lad thinks about when they’re slogging away in cold gyms at 6am, smashing pads and dreaming big. It’s a chance to fly the flag for the UK bare-knuckle scene and prove our fighters belong on the biggest stage of all.
Styles Make Fights — And This One’s Perfect
On paper, this is about as good as it gets. Karl’s unbeaten run has come from pressure, power and relentless pace — he breaks men down. But Chris Camozzi is granite tough, with experience at the highest levels of combat sports. He’s calm, clever and always dangerous.
It’s a clash of styles — hunger vs experience and know-how. Technical but savage. Precise but brutal. Exactly what bare-knuckle boxing is built for.
What’s Next?
The message is simple — watch this space. Camozzi’s on board, Karl’s ready, and the fans are screaming for it. BKFC know exactly what they’ve got here — a world title fight that sells itself.
When this one lands, expect the uk fans to go wild — because when two respectful men agree to meet bare-knuckle, there’s only one outcome: respect, violence and history written in blood.
