Austin “No Doubt” Trout has been in more than his fair share of historic fights over the years. Whether it was during his days asWBA junior middleweigh (154-pound) champion during his traditional boxing career or, more recently, his time as undisputed BKFC welterweight champion, the Las Cruces, New Mexico-born fighter is no stranger to the big stage. Trout’s upcoming fight is his biggest bout yet. BKFC recognizes different weight limits. Welterweight in BKFC is 165 pounds. Trout will move down to lightweight (155 pounds in BKFC). Trout will take on the United Kingdom’s Ben “The Bomber” Bonner, for the vacant BKFC lightweight championship in BKFC’s inaugural Liberty Brawl on July 4th at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
“It’s an honor and a blessing that I don’t take lightly to be chosen to represent the United States against the United Kingdom in the main event of this historic event,” Trout says. “I’m going to put on a show and make sure that everyone knows BKFC picked the right fighter to represent the country on America’s 250th birthday.”
Trout is looking to join an elite list of fighters who have held BKFC championships in multiple weight classes. He can already see the belt around his waist — but he isn’t taking Bonner lightly. “He brings a tremendous amount of will and determination as well. This is the biggest fight of his life, and I’m the toughest opponent that he’s had, so I know he’s working hard to rise to the occasion — and that’s only made me work harder,” Trout says.
“I know he’s going to come at me with everything. He’s going to do everything in his power to accomplish his goal, but I’m not going to allow that to happen.”
Trout’s signing with BKFC as a former gloved boxing world champ made headlines in 2023. Five BKFC battles — and five victories — later, Trout is now adored by a whole new generation of combat sports fans. “I’ll be forever grateful to BKFC and our fans,” Trout says. “BKFC has given me a whole new lease on my life in combat sports, and I’ve got a lot left to accomplish here.”
