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Bare-Knuckle Boxer's Grueling Sacrifice for Legacy
20 Feb
Summary
- Welsh carpenter balances day job with brutal bare-knuckle boxing.
- Fighter juggles family life and extreme training demands.
- He aims to build a lasting legacy in the sport.
Liam Rees, a Welsh carpenter, navigates the extreme demands of bare-knuckle boxing, a combat sport with a brutal reputation. Moments after losing his light-middleweight world title in Cardiff, the fighter acknowledged the sport's inherent dangers, a fact his wife, Emma, urged him to consider for his safety.
Rees was introduced to bare-knuckle boxing after overcoming substance abuse issues. He made his debut in 2023 and quickly rose to become a two-time light-middleweight world champion in BKB. The sport's confined fighting area, half the size of a traditional boxing ring, intensifies the action, leading to frequent cuts and knockouts.
His dedication requires training three times daily, five days a week, significantly impacting his family life. Rees currently cannot sustain himself solely from the sport, continuing his carpentry work. His ultimate motivation is to leave a meaningful legacy, aiming to achieve something significant for his city.
