Man trains for first sanctioned U.S. bare-knuckle fight in 130 years

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Reggie Barnett Jr. is preparing for the fight of his life. The Virginia resident will fight in the featured bout in the first sanctioned U.S. bare-knuckle boxing match in 130 years. “I’m in fight mode,” Reggie Jr. told WTKR as he makes final preparations for Saturday’s showdown in Cheyenne, Wyoming. At 757 Boxing, the gym Reggie Jr. owns with his dad, he puts himself through brutal workouts to make sure he’s ready. On Tuesday afternoon, he’s going through […]