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Paige VanZant returns to boxing, headlines first BKFC event in London

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is heading to Europe with one of its most notable stars set to return to action.

BKFC president Dave Feldman announced on Thursday that the promotion will debut in the United Kingdom with an event scheduled for July 9 at Alexandra Palace in London. Expected to headline is Paige VanZant, the former UFC fighter turned bare-knuckle boxer who is currently 0-2 under the BKFC banner. An opponent for VanZant has not been revealed yet.

BKFC also announced it will venture further into Europe with a second event on Aug. 6 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.