\u2014 Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) December 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The fight is scheduled to commence at the BKFC bantamweight limit of 135 pounds, five pounds heavier than where Herring spent the majority of his career.<\/p>\n Herring joins a shortlist of active fighters in the BKFC with accomplished high-level boxing careers to their names. The only other fighter on the roster to win a world title in boxing is Austin Trout, who will compete for the BKFC lightweight title<\/a> in 2026.<\/p>\n ‘Semper Fi’ is immediately one of the most interesting additions to the BKFC bantamweight division in 2026. Ibarrola just recently claimed the title, but the weight class remains one of the most wide-open in the promotion.<\/p>\n Herring and Guymon will be on the undercard of an event headlined by BKFC welterweight champion Julian Lane’s first title defense. Lane takes on 5-2 Dustin Pague in the main event at the Mohegan Sun.<\/p>\n Jamel Herring transitions to BKFC after title-winning boxing career Jamel Herring looks on before his bout with Victor Galindo (not pictured) before their lightweight bout at Boardwalk Hall. Herring won by first round KO. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Although Herring has no previous bare-knuckle boxing experience, he is undeniably one of the most accomplished boxers to make the transition. Herring fought in five world title fights in his 29-fight professional boxing career, having defended the WBO super featherweight title three times.<\/p>\n Herring ended his career on a 1-3 skid, but his resume holds up even better in hindsight. He remains the only fighter to beat Lamont Roach Jr., who went on to gain mainstream recognition for his controversial draw with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis<\/a> in March.<\/p>\n MORE: Netflix Releases Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Viewership Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n Herring also lost the title to Shakur Stevenson in 2021, marking the beginning of the prodigy’s well-respected title run. Stevenson went on to collect the WBC and The Ring 130-pound belt before vacating the titles to move up to lightweight.<\/p>\n Herring went on to face eventual title challenger Jermaine Ortiz after losing the belt and dropped a unanimous decision. He retired after the loss but returned one year later with a first-round TKO win over Nicholas Molina.<\/p>\n Herring’s most recent boxing fight came on April 3, 2024, a split-decision loss to Jackson Jon England. He teased retirement after the loss yet again, only to sign with the BKFC in mid-2025.<\/p>\n The Latest Boxing News<\/p>\n Andrew Tate Gets Torched After Baffling Boxing Loss Excuse<\/a><\/p>\n Eddie Hearn Reveals Anthony Joshua’s Next Steps After Demolition of Jake Paul<\/a><\/p>\n The Biggest Winner From The Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight<\/a><\/p>\n Comedian Shane Gillis To Walk Out BKFC Fighter At Philly Event<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Jamel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kd71mmrfz3sy6p1jtb.jpg\" "\\"Jamel")
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