They aren’t currently scheduled to meet, but the foundation has been laid for fight between Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship banner.
Malignaggi and Lobov engaged in a heated confrontation at Mendez Gym in New York during a Bare Knuckle FC media day on Tuesday, and the situation nearly escalated into an all-out brawl after Malignaggi slapped the UFC veteran.
“Next time it’s a harder slap. That was a b—h slap for a b—h,” Malignaggi said. “Next time I’m gonna slap you like a real b—h. Don’t get in my face and make threats here.