LT Nelson, a prominent champion in Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB), has expressed his openness to a future superfight against fellow elite fighter Cub Hawkins. Nelson, recognized as a pound-for-pound contender, discussed this possibility, highlighting that the key determinant would be the financial compensation offered by BKB.
The conversation arose in the context of BKB’s top titleholders. Marko Martinjak, the BKB bridgerweight champion, was previously cited as part of BKB’s “Mount Rushmore” – a designation for the promotion’s most significant figures. During an appearance on Bare Knuckle Bowker, Martinjak suggested that heavyweight champion Gustavo Trujillo, dual-division champion LT Nelson, and Cub Hawkins also belonged in this esteemed group.
When asked about his own perspective on the “Mount Rushmore” lineup, LT Nelson acknowledged the strength of the proposed list. He specifically mentioned Trujillo and Martinjak, noting their formidable power, and included Hawkins in that assessment. Nelson humorously commented on their heavier weight classes, implying their immense striking force, but ultimately praised them as “badasses” and “good, cool people.” He also spoke highly of Gustavo Trujillo’s humility, despite language barriers.
Reflecting on Cub Hawkins’ recent victory over Jesse Ronson at BKB 52, Nelson reiterated his willingness to engage in a superfight with Hawkins. He stated that he and Hawkins have discussed the possibility directly. Nelson expressed his initial anxiety for Hawkins during the fight but commended Hawkins’ resilience and championship heart in securing the win against a substantial opponent.
Nelson emphasized that there is no animosity between him and Hawkins. “We don’t have no hate for each other or anything like that,” he said. However, he was unequivocal about the prerequisite for such a bout: “But like we both say, if that money’s right, dude, we’ll fight wherever, anytime, anywhere. If that money’s right, but once they get that money right, then we can start talking about those kinds of things.”
For now, both fighters are focused on their individual career paths. “Right now, he’s on his line. I’m on my line. I’m going to keep doing my thing. He’s going to keep doing his thing. You know, we’ll see what happens in the future,” Nelson concluded, reaffirming his focus on his own progression.