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BKB champion Cub Hawkins isn’t worried about 6-inch height disadvantage

Cub Hawkins has more wins inside BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing’s Trigon than any other fighter. The 28-year-old Chicago native, one of 13 children, has captured championships at 175 and 185 pounds, most recently beating Professional Fighters League and Ultimate Fighting…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:28 PM
BKB champion Cub Hawkins isn’t worried about 6-inch height disadvantage
Key Things to Know
  • Cub Hawkins is not concerned about facing a six-inch height disadvantage against Rowdy Legend Montgomery.
  • Hawkins and Montgomery face off in a 160-pound nontitle bout at Bally's Fightnight by BKB in Biloxi, Mississippi.
  • Hawkins holds a 10-1 bare-knuckle boxing record with nine stoppage victories.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Two-division BKB champion Cub Hawkins is unconcerned about facing a six-inch height disadvantage against Rowdy Legend Montgomery. The two are scheduled to compete in a 160-pound nontitle bout at Bally's Fightnight by BKB on Friday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi in Mississippi. Hawkins revealed he has done little study on Montgomery and plans to stick to his usual training approach.

The 28-year-old Chicago native holds a 10-1 record with nine knockouts, establishing the most wins in BKB history. Prepared by head coach Jesse Brock alongside sparring partners Raymond Lawley and Andrew Cruz, Hawkins remains focused on staying champion.

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