Britain Hart Explained

Britain Hart
Nationality:American
Birth Date:1990 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:Layton, Utah
Height:5 ft 7 in
Weight:Featherweight
Total:11
Wins:4
Ko:3
Losses:4
Draws:3
Show-Medals:no

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

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

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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

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

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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare knuckle boxing record

|-|Win|align=center|9–3|Taylor Starling|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 63||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Sturgis, South Dakota, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–3|Melanie Shah|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 51||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Salem, Virginia, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–3|Jenny Clausius |Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 39||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Norfolk, Virginia, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–3|Charisa Sigala |Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 29||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Great Falls, Montana, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–3|Bec Rawlings |Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 26: Hollywood||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Hollywood, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|4–3|Christine Ferea |Decision (unanimous)|BKFC: KnuckleMania 2||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Hollywood, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–2|Pearl Gonzalez|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 22| |align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–2|Jenny Clausius|TKO (referee stoppage)|BKFC 19||align=center|3|align=center|1:55|Tampa, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–2|Paige VanZant|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC Knucklemania||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–2|Randine Eckholm|TKO (punches)|BKFC 14||align=center|4|align=center|1:21|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|0–2|Christine Ferea |TKO (doctor stoppage)|BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight||align=center|2|align=center|1:09|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States||-|Loss|align=center|0–1| Bec Rawlings| Decision (split)|BKFC 2: A New Era||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States|

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
11Win4-4–3Kim Wabik1, Aug 15, 2020
10Loss3–4-3Shurretta MetcalfSD4Feb 28, 2020
9Draw3-3-3Unique HarrisSD4Dec 14, 2019
8Draw3-3-2Jamie Mitchell4Aug 2, 2019
7Win3–3-1Carley Batey4May 25, 2019
6Draw2–3-1Kim Wabik4Jan 25, 2019
5Loss2–3Sacred DowningUD4Jun 2, 2018
4Loss2–2Alycia BaumgardnerTKO1 (4), Mar 4, 2017
3Loss2–1Ikram Kerwat4Feb 17, 2017
2Win2–0Khadija Sanders1, May 14, 2016
1Win1–0Crystal Sutton2, Oct 19, 2016

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoxRec: Britain Hart. boxrec.com. November 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: Fremont boxer turns pro, sets goal of being world champ . thenews-messenger.com . 4 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC 2 results: Bec Rawlings wins split decision over Britain Hart, retains title. 25 August 2018. mmafighting.com. Marc Raimondi.
  4. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC 5 fight card for 'Lobov vs Knight' on April 6. April 5, 2019. Thomas Myers. mmamania.com. April 5, 2019. April 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190407151823/https://www.mmamania.com/2019/4/4/18293920/bareknuckle-fc-fight-card-5-artem-lobov-jason-knight-date-location-start-time-how-to-watch-ppv. live.
  5. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC 5 results: Artem Lobov wins thrilling brawl over Jason Knight. April 7, 2019. MMA Junkie. en. April 7, 2019. April 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190407051311/https://mmajunkie.com/2019/04/bare-knuckle-fc-5-artem-lobov-jason-knight-classic-fight. live.
  6. Web site: BKFC 14 results and highlights: Luis Palomino crushes Jim Alers in 44 seconds to retain 155-pound title. November 14, 2020. badlefthook.com. Scott Christ.
  7. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Paige VanZant bare knuckle debut date set for Feb 5 - PVZ faces Britain Hart at BKFC 16 . 9 January 2021 . FIGHTMAG . 1 January 2021 . 11 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210111054917/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2021/01/01/paige-vanzant-bare-knuckle-debut-date-set-for-february-5-pvz-faces-britain-hart-at-bkfc-16/ . live .
  8. Web site: Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage booked for BKFC 19 on July 23. June 1, 2021. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin.
  9. Web site: BKFC 19 results: Rachael Ostovich avenges loss to Paige VanZant, wins decision in a five-round war. Danny. Segura. Yahoo Sports. July 23, 2021.
  10. Web site: Britain Hart vs. Pearl Gonzalez announced for BKFC 22. October 31, 2021. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee.
  11. Web site: BKFC 22 results: Britain Hart outpaces Pearl Gonzalez in intense five-round battle. November 12, 2021. MMAjunkie.com. Matthew Wells.
  12. Web site: Pearl Gonzalez says BKFC 22 loss to Britain Hart was her 'last bare-knuckle fight'. Mike Heck. November 14, 2021.
  13. Web site: BKFC Miami Bonuses. November 16, 2021. BKFC. instagram.com.
  14. News: Christine Ferea defeats Britain Hart to lift BKFC title at Knuckle Mania II . 19 June 2022 . FIGHTMAG . February 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220220080151/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2022/02/20/christine-ferea-defeats-britain-hart-to-lift-bkfc-title-at-knuckle-mania-ii/. February 20, 2022. dead.
  15. Web site: Britain Hart forced out of BKFC rematch with Bec Rawlings due to medical emergency, fight expected to be rescheduled. 3 May 2022. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. https://web.archive.org/web/20230827231154/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/3/23054650/britain-hart-forced-out-of-rematch-bec-rawlings-bkfc-medical-emergency-fight-expected-rescheduled. August 27, 2023. live.
  16. Web site: Bec Rawlings returns to BKFC for a rematch vs. Britain Hart on June 24. 2 June 2022. MMAjunkie.com. Danny Segura. https://web.archive.org/web/20230827231144/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/ufc-veteran-bec-rawlings-faces-britain-hart-in-bkfc-rematch-june-24. August 27, 2023. live.
  17. Web site: BKFC 26 live blog: Bec Rawlings vs. Britain Hart 2. 24 June 2022. mmafighting.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20230827231148/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/24/23180947/bkfc-26-live-blog-bec-rawlings-vs-britain-hart-2. August 27, 2023. live.
  18. Web site: BKFC 29 results, highlights: Hart Beltran wins gold, Joe Riggs headbutted in co-main. Kristen. King. Bloody Elbow. September 11, 2022.
  19. Web site: BKFC 29 Results: Hart vs. Sigala. MMA Fighting. September 10, 2022.
  20. Web site: Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39. Mike Heck. February 17, 2023. mmafighting.com.
  21. Web site: Bareknuckle or MMA? Barnett Jr. survives illegal throw, Wright hit with spinning back kick at BKFC 39. Eddie. Mercado. Bloody Elbow. March 25, 2023.
  22. Web site: BKFC 51 results: Britain Hart knocks out Melanie Shah's teeth, retains championship. Nolan. King. MMA Junkie. September 30, 2023.
  23. Web site: BKFC 63 HART vs STARLING . 2024-06-20 . Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.
  24. Web site: BKFC 63: Hart vs. Starling Full Results. cagesidepress.com. Staff. 2024-08-03. 2024-08-03.
  25. Web site: Recently married Britain Hart, Joey Beltran on Cloud 9 after BKFC 19. July 24, 2021. MMAjunkie.com. Simon Samano.

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