12 Facts About Lorenzo Hunt

Lorenzo Hunt was born on September 9,1982 and is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer.

Lorenzo Hunt currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the former BKFC Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champion.

At BKFC 18 on 26 June 2021, Lorenzo Hunt interrupted the post-fight interview of Cruiserweight Champion Hector Lombard, resulting in Lombard punching Lorenzo Hunt in the face twice, initiating a minor brawl.

Lorenzo Hunt then faced Lombard for the light heavyweight title at BKFC 22 on 12 November 2021.

Lorenzo Hunt ended up winning the title via unanimous decision.

Lorenzo Hunt faced Quentin Henry for the vacant cruiserweight championship at BKFC 30 on October 1,2022.

Lorenzo Hunt won the bout by knockout in the third round to win the title, making him the second two-division champion in BKFC history.

Lorenzo Hunt was scheduled to face interim light heavyweight champion Mike Richman in a title unification bout at KnuckleMania 3 on February 17,2023.

Lorenzo Hunt lost by technical knockout after being knocked down by an uppercut which led Lorenzo Hunt to fall and injure his elbow.

On June 26,2024, it was reported that Lorenzo Hunt was fined 40 percent of his purse associated with his BKFC: Knucklemania IV bout on April 27,2024 and suspended for eighteen months by the California State Athletic Commission due to testing positive for banned substances.

Lorenzo Hunt was scheduled to compete for the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship in a rematch against current champion Chris Camozzi on April 26,2025 at BKFC 73 in the main event.

However, on April 12,2025, it was announced that Lorenzo Hunt had to withdraw due to being injured in training, so he was replaced by Andrea Bicchi.