Overview

• Malignaggi defeated Goodjohn by split decision at BKB 47 in Leeds with scores of 48-47, 48-47, and 47-48 after five rounds.
• A deep gash above Malignaggi’s right eye swelled shut during the fight, and he said post-bout that he effectively finished with one functioning eye.
• Boxing King Media reported he was receiving hospital treatment following the win.
• Goodjohn landed heavy shots that rocked Malignaggi and contributed to the eye damage as both fighters were left bloodied.
• The bout marked Malignaggi’s first bare-knuckle outing since a 2019 loss to Artem Lobov and his first official victory since retiring from boxing in 2017.