LT Nelson is set to defend his middleweight championship against Mark Tiffin at BKB 53: The Harder They Fall on April 17th. This bout continues Nelson's impressive streak of defeating prominent UK-based bare-knuckle boxers in his illustrious career.

Reflecting on his upcoming clash with Tiffin and his history against British bare-knuckle fighters, Nelson stated, "Power to them. They're all tough fighters in their own right. They're all willing to fight. So, they say, 'Whoever it is, I don't care. I want to fight.' So, hats off to them for that. Keep them coming. I'll keep finishing them."

Nelson Ready for Knockout at BKB 53

Known for his finishing ability, the two-division BKB champion Nelson discussed his fight strategy. He highlighted his adaptability and ability to enter a "flow state" during fights, explaining, "That's why I am who I am. Because while I'm fighting, I can change and adapt to each fighter, each round, and what I need to do. I'm always ready for a tough, six-round war. I have great cardio. I love to fight. So, I'm always prepared for that. But, you know what I'm going to do? I'm going out there. I'm going for the knockout."

"I believe I'm going to achieve another first-round knockout. Two fights in a row. I'm going to continue doing that. I'm going to keep finishing people. I'm not going to let any judges decide my future anymore, in life, in anything. These opponents are going down. I'm going to show the world. I'm going to keep knocking people out. Mark Tiffin, I'm sorry to say, but you're in my way, brother. It's time to go to sleep."

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LT Nelson Calls for Big 1st Round KO at BKB 53: “It’s Time to Go to Sleep”

LT Nelson will defend his middleweight championship against Mark Tiffin at BKB 53: The Harder They Fall on April 17th. The Mark Tiffin contest continues a narrative in his career that has seen ‘Smash’ Nelson defeat many prominent UK-based BKB fighters during his legendary run in gloveless combat.

When discussing how the Tiffin fight fits into his tradition of clashing with United Kingdom bare-knuckle boxers, Nelson said, “It shows those UK guys are, they’re; power to them. They’re all badasses in their own right. You know what I’m saying? They’re all down to scrap. So, they’re like, ‘Oh, whoever it is, I don’t care. I want to fight.’ So, power to them for that. Keep on lining them up. I’m going keep on putting them away.”

LT Nelson: “I’m going to keep on knocking people out” at BKB 53

LT Nelson is not known for going the distance generally. When the two-division BKB champion was asked if he visualizes how this fight will play out or if it’s more about being adaptable to get into that flow state on fight night this Friday, Nelson stated, “Yeah, 100%. Being adaptable, getting into that flow state, that’s why I am who I am. Because while I’m fighting, I can change and adapt to each fighter, each round, and what I need to do. Another thing that I’m always ready for, I’m always ready to go six rounds, toe to toe for a banger, a war. Got great cardio. I love to throw down. So, I’m always prepared for that. But, you know what I’m going to do? I’m going out there. I’m going for the knockout.”

“I believe I’m going to go [secure] another first-round knockout. Two fights in a row. I’m going to keep on doing that. I’m going keep on putting people away. I’m going to not let any judge decide my future anymore, in life, in anything. These people are going out. I’m going to show the world. I’m going to keep on knocking people out. Mark Tiffin, sorry to say, but you’re in my way, brother. It’s time to go to sleep.”