Bare Knuckle Boxing

[p4pking]

Its true about less brain trauma, have to figure the chance of serious eye injuries are a fair bit higher though. I cant see it gaining steam to the point where its a viable option for guys who are relevant in either mma or boxing deciding to partake though. So far its been almost entirely washed up or low tier UFC guys to do it. If Paulie does go ahead with this its because he thinks these guys are awful, we know he is a shot fighter, he never had any power and has bad hands. Would be lying if I said I wont watch, but I think its a dumb move.

[Primo Carnera]

Just my opinion, but it sickens me to be honest! It’s more acceptable than MMA though.

[TitoFan]

I wouldn't watch it.

[palmerq]

Ugh, that's too brutal for me... Probably better/not as bad as normal boxing but this just seems like a great way to totally bugger up your facial bones, skin, teeth and hands :S looked up some of the fights on YouTube, the quality is pretty low(bec rawlings is women's champ :S), seems to be the selling point is the blood...... Well whatever if that's what people like.

I'd watch Malignaggi v the lobov fellow, wouldn't pay for it though, it'd be interesting to see how a former good boxer would do.

[Baal]

Damage hands. Cut face easy. Tough man all but no much skill. Paulie money poor? Should stay speak TV safe. Retire back get hurt

[Fenster]

As Kirk once suggested, we need to ban the internet, it's the only way to stop this regression

[goti71]

What's better? Liquefying your brain or your face?

Besides that though, I'd definitely watch it (and support BKB in general) just to see how a skillful (and world level) standard-style boxer would fare with no gloves on.
If Paulie has bad hands, will it be a handicap to go with no gloves or would it benefit him to not be able to —or perhaps even need to— hit that hard to do damage?
Clash of styles, can't use gloves to cushion the blows (so you need to adapt), no need to hit so hard perhaps?, etc.

And another thing; don't these blokes wear gumshields?