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Britain Hart

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Britain Hart
Born (1990-02-02) February 2, 1990 (age 34)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights11
Wins4
Wins by KO3
Losses4
Draws3

Britain Hart (born February 2, 1990) is an American professional boxer and bare-knuckle boxer. She currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) where she is the current and inaugural BKFC Women's Strawweight Champion. As a boxer, she competed in the featherweight division.

Professional boxing career

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Hart boxed professionally between 2016 and 2020. Throughout her career, she amassed a record of 4-4-3.[1] Hart fought Alycia Baumgardner, who made her professional debut on March 4, 2017. She lost the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[2]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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In her bare-knuckle boxing debut, Hart faced Bec Rawlings for the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight World Championship at BKFC 2 on August 25, 2018. She lost the fight by split decision.[3]

Hart then faced Christine Ferea at BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight on April 6, 2019.[4] She lost the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[5]

Hart faced Randine Eckholm at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. She won her first bout via fourth-round technical knockout.[6]

Hart faced Paige VanZant who made her debut for the promotion on February 5, 2021, in the main event of BKFC: Knucklemania in Tampa, Florida. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Hart faced Jenny Clausius at BKFC 19.[8] She won the bout via third-round TKO.[9]

Hart faced Pearl Gonzalez at BKFC 22 on November 12, 2021.[10] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[11][12] This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.[13]

Challenging for the Flyweight Championship

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On February 19, 2022, Hart faced Christine Ferea in a rematch, this time for the inaugural BKFC women's flyweight title at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2. She lost the bout by unanimous decision.[14]

Hart was then scheduled to face Bec Rawlings on May 13, 2022, at BKFC Fight Night: Omaha, but the bout was cancelled due to Hart having a medical emergency.[15] The bout was then rescheduled to take place at BKFC 26: Hollywood on June 24, 2022.[16] Hart won the bout via unanimous decision.[17]

BKFC Women's Strawweight Champion

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Hart faced Charisa Sigala for the inaugural BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship at BKFC 29 on September 10, 2022. She won the bout via unanimous decision, thus becoming the inaugural strawweight champion.[18][19]

In her first title defense, Hart faced Jenny Clausius at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023.[20] She won the bout by unanimous decision.[21]

Hart faced Melanie Shah at BKFC 51 on September 30, 2023. She defended her title via unanimous decision.[22]

Hart defended her title against Taylor Starling on August 3, 2024 at BKFC 63.[23] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Personal life

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Hart was married to the former BKFC Heavyweight Champion and UFC veteran Joey Beltran.[25]

Championships and accomplishments

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Bare-knuckle boxing

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Bare knuckle boxing record

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Professional record breakdown
12 matches 9 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 0
By decision 7 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–3 Taylor Starling Decision (unanimous) BKFC 63 August 3, 2024 5 2:00 Sturgis, South Dakota, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Win 8–3 Melanie Shah Decision (unanimous) BKFC 51 September 30, 2023 5 2:00 Salem, Virginia, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Win 7–3 Jenny Clausius Decision (unanimous) BKFC 39 March 24, 2023 5 2:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Win 6–3 Charisa Sigala Decision (unanimous) BKFC 29 September 10, 2022 5 2:00 Great Falls, Montana, United States Won the inaugural BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Win 5–3 Bec Rawlings Decision (unanimous) BKFC 26: Hollywood June 24, 2022 5 2:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss 4–3 Christine Ferea Decision (unanimous) BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 February 19, 2022 5 2:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States For the inaugural BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 4–2 Pearl Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) BKFC 22 November 12, 2021 5 2:00 Miami, Florida, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 3–2 Jenny Clausius TKO (referee stoppage) BKFC 19 July 23, 2021 3 1:55 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 2–2 Paige VanZant Decision (unanimous) BKFC Knucklemania February 5, 2021 5 2:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 1–2 Randine Eckholm TKO (punches) BKFC 14 November 13, 2020 4 1:21 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 0–2 Christine Ferea TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight April 6, 2019 2 1:09 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States For the vacant Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship.
Loss 0–1 Bec Rawlings Decision (split) BKFC 2: A New Era August 25, 2018 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States For the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight World Championship.

Professional boxing record

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11 fights 4 wins 4 losses
By knockout 3 1
By decision 1 3
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
11 Win 4-4–3 Kim Wabik RTD 1, 2:00 Aug 15, 2020 Southpaw Boxing and Fitness, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
10 Loss 3–4-3 Shurretta Metcalf SD 4 Feb 28, 2020 Southern Junction, Irving, Texas, U.S.
9 Draw 3-3-3 Unique Harris SD 4 Dec 14, 2019 Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Draw 3-3-2 Jamie Mitchell MD 4 Aug 2, 2019 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win 3–3-1 Carley Batey MD 4 May 25, 2019 Extravaganza, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
6 Draw 2–3-1 Kim Wabik SD 4 Jan 25, 2019 Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
5 Loss 2–3 Sacred Downing UD 4 Jun 2, 2018 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Loss 2–2 Alycia Baumgardner TKO 1 (4), 2:38 Mar 4, 2017 Hollywood Casino Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 Ikram Kerwat UD 4 Feb 17, 2017 Chase Center, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Khadija Sanders KO 1, 1:21 May 14, 2016 Charles Walker Recreation Center, Danville, Virginia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Crystal Sutton TKO 2, 1:04 Oct 19, 2016 Grady Cole Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Britain Hart". boxrec.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Fremont boxer turns pro, sets goal of being world champ". thenews-messenger.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Marc Raimondi (August 25, 2018). "Bare Knuckle FC 2 results: Bec Rawlings wins split decision over Britain Hart, retains title". mmafighting.com.
  4. ^ Thomas Myers (April 5, 2019). "Bare Knuckle FC 5 fight card for 'Lobov vs Knight' on April 6". mmamania.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "Bare Knuckle FC 5 results: Artem Lobov wins thrilling brawl over Jason Knight". MMA Junkie. April 7, 2019. Archived from the original on April 7, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
  6. ^ Scott Christ (November 14, 2020). "BKFC 14 results and highlights: Luis Palomino crushes Jim Alers in 44 seconds to retain 155-pound title". badlefthook.com.
  7. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (January 1, 2021). "Paige VanZant bare knuckle debut date set for Feb 5 - PVZ faces Britain Hart at BKFC 16". FIGHTMAG. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Damon Martin (June 1, 2021). "Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage booked for BKFC 19 on July 23". mmafighting.com.
  9. ^ Segura, Danny (July 23, 2021). "BKFC 19 results: Rachael Ostovich avenges loss to Paige VanZant, wins decision in a five-round war". Yahoo Sports.
  10. ^ Alexander K. Lee (October 31, 2021). "Britain Hart vs. Pearl Gonzalez announced for BKFC 22". mmafighting.com.
  11. ^ Matthew Wells (November 12, 2021). "BKFC 22 results: Britain Hart outpaces Pearl Gonzalez in intense five-round battle". MMAjunkie.com.
  12. ^ Mike Heck (November 14, 2021). "Pearl Gonzalez says BKFC 22 loss to Britain Hart was her 'last bare-knuckle fight'".
  13. ^ a b BKFC (November 16, 2021). "BKFC Miami Bonuses". instagram.com.
  14. ^ "Christine Ferea defeats Britain Hart to lift BKFC title at Knuckle Mania II". FIGHTMAG. February 20, 2022. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  15. ^ Damon Martin (May 3, 2022). "Britain Hart forced out of BKFC rematch with Bec Rawlings due to medical emergency, fight expected to be rescheduled". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023.
  16. ^ Danny Segura (June 2, 2022). "Bec Rawlings returns to BKFC for a rematch vs. Britain Hart on June 24". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "BKFC 26 live blog: Bec Rawlings vs. Britain Hart 2". mmafighting.com. June 24, 2022. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023.
  18. ^ King, Kristen (September 11, 2022). "BKFC 29 results, highlights: Hart Beltran wins gold, Joe Riggs headbutted in co-main". Bloody Elbow.
  19. ^ "BKFC 29 Results: Hart vs. Sigala". MMA Fighting. September 10, 2022.
  20. ^ Mike Heck (February 17, 2023). "Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39". mmafighting.com.
  21. ^ Mercado, Eddie (March 25, 2023). "Bareknuckle or MMA? Barnett Jr. survives illegal throw, Wright hit with spinning back kick at BKFC 39". Bloody Elbow.
  22. ^ King, Nolan (September 30, 2023). "BKFC 51 results: Britain Hart knocks out Melanie Shah's teeth, retains championship". MMA Junkie.
  23. ^ "BKFC 63 HART vs STARLING". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  24. ^ Staff (August 3, 2024). "BKFC 63: Hart vs. Starling Full Results". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  25. ^ Simon Samano (July 24, 2021). "Recently married Britain Hart, Joey Beltran on Cloud 9 after BKFC 19". MMAjunkie.com.
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