Former NFL star Greg Hardy suffered a brutal KO defeat on his bare-knuckle debut to Josh Watson last night.
Hardy previously fought in the UFC and is known for his powerful style, which many believed he would replicate in bare-knuckle boxing after announcing his debut with promotion BKFC. The American star came into his fight with Watson at BKFC's Knucklemania 3 event as the overwhelming favourite given his previous pedigree in the cage.
However, it was a tough night for Hardy who started immediately on the back foot in the fight and was immediately playing catch up. And it was Watson who landed the damaging blow in the second round sending the multi-sport veteran crashing to the canvas out cold for several seconds before Hardy was unable to return to his feet.
