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Paulie Malignaggi signs with Bare Knuckle FC, eyes Artem Lobov fight

The world of combat sports is experiencing more cross-overs than an Avengers movie and Paulie Malignaggi is the latest to make the switch.

“The Magic Man” has signed an exclusive deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. “BKFC is the new wave in combat sports. They’re doing great things and I’m excited to be part of this organiation,” Malignaggi said in a press release. “I’ve accomplished some big things in [my] boxing career, and I look forward to what this next phase brings. After a long boxing career, it’s easy to miss the limelight and the rush that combat brings.