By Josh Clare – BkN

If you know your Welsh boxing, the name Joe Morgan should already be circling your radar — and if it isn’t yet, let’s fix that before he steps into the bare-knuckle Trigon for the first time.

Born in Merthyr Tydfil back in 2002, Morgan’s only 23 but already carrying the weight of big expectations on his young shoulders. Five national amateur titles, an unbeaten pro boxing record, and now — a fresh twist. The lad’s about to test himself with no gloves, no excuses, and nowhere to hide in the MIGHTY TRIGON

Skills From The Start

Morgan’s journey didn’t begin under bright lights. Like most promising Welsh lads, he grafted in the amateur ranks. He bagged five national titles out of South Wales, known for slick footwork, fast hands, and that calmness under fire that’s rare at this level.

He turned pro in July 2021, facing Jamie Quinn in Manchester. No fireworks — just a sharp, clean win on points over four rounds, exactly the type of debut you want when you’re building a proper record the right way. Since then, he’s stayed active, stayed hungry, and stayed undefeated — now sitting at 7-0, with Three of those wins coming inside the distance.

Morgan hasn’t been blasting everyone out with big knockouts — not yet, anyway — but speak to the people around him and they’ll tell you that’s not the point. He’s technical, smart, and still filling out physically. His last outing against Georgi Velichkov in Cardiff proved he can close the show when it counts — stopping him in the second round and showing he’s got finishing instincts to match the skills.So yea if he wants to sleep you there’s every chance he could .

Bare-Knuckle Debut

Now here’s where things get interesting. Joe Morgan’s decided to test himself in the rawest fight game around — bare-knuckle boxing — and he’s not easing himself in either. Next up? He’s signed to face none other than Reece “2‑Sharp” Murray — a man well-known on the UK circuit for his grit, awkward angles, and the slick style that earned him that “2‑Sharp” nickname the hard way.

BKB 43 in Bolton is the stage — July 5th. The lad from Merthyr is stepping into the TRIGON with no wraps, no gloves, just bone on bone. That’s a big statement — especially for a young technical boxer who’s spent his career so far flicking jabs behind padded mitts. Anyone who’s watched bare-knuckle knows it’s a different animal — precision matters, but so does toughness, grit, and knowing when to bite down and swing. 

Meet Reece “2‑Sharp” Murray

For anyone new to him — Reece “2‑Sharp” Murray is no easy touch. He’s carved out his name in the UK bare-knuckle and gloved fight scene by doing the hard rounds against tough lads that don’t go away easy. Murray’s known for staying composed, picking clean shots, and breaking rhythm just when opponents think they’re safe.

He’s not just a swing-and-hope brawler — he’s a spoiler when he needs to be, and a sniper when the openings come. He knows how to use the short rounds, how to find the chin in close, and how to dig deep when the fists start splitting skin.

That’s exactly why this is the perfect acid test for Morgan. Loads of boxers think bare-knuckle’s just about swinging for the fences — until they get caught by a lad like “2‑Sharp” who knows when to slip, pivot, and dig one in under the ribs when it matters. If Morgan wants to prove he’s a real crossover name, this is the fight that says it all.

Why This Fight Matters

If you follow the fight game, you know how many gloved pros dip a toe into bare-knuckle expecting an easy payday — then realise quick it’s not just a pub scrap, it’s an art form of its own. Morgan’s smart enough to respect that — that’s why this fight has people talking Because the young age and promising gloved career ahead of him he still has chosen to compete BKB .

Reece “2‑Sharp” Murray isn’t here to roll over. He’s done the rounds, handled heavy hitters, and spoiled a few plans before. For Joe Morgan, this is about proving he can handle the cuts, the cracks, and the chaos that comes when there’s no soft leather to hide behind. If he pulls it off, he cements himself as a proper crossover threat — a Welsh prospect who can fight under any ruleset.

Final Word

Joe Morgan’s not the loudest name on the scene yet — but he might be by the end of the year. This debut fight is the one that could make or break the hype. No hiding, no pillows on the fists — just bare knuckles, real cuts, and raw heart.

Keep an eye on BKB 43: Bolton Brawl, July 5th, and don’t blink when that bell goes. Wales might just have its next big thing — but first, he’s got to prove it the hard way, with Reece Murray standing right there waiting to ruin the plan.