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Bare-knuckle boxer immediately retires after suffering horrific injury in Conor McGregor's promotion
- Connor Tierney retires from bare-knuckle boxing after suffering a broken jaw during a title fight in Birmingham.
- Tierney reported the injury occurred after a head clash rather than a punch, altering the fight's outcome.
- Tierney described being in hospital with a broken jaw in two places and facing further surgeries.
- Darren Till won his Bare Knuckle debut earlier in the same event, enhancing the card's profile.
- Tierney attributes his career to representing Birmingham and aiding the sport’s growth in the region.
- The bout determined the European welterweight title under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
- Tierney and Franco’s bout featured a dramatic finish, with Tierney knocked down multiple times before the defeat.
- The event included coverage of Tierney’s injury and his reflection on the fight’s pressures.
- The card also showcased Paul Till’s bare-knuckle debut performance.
- Tierney later revealed his jaw was wired shut during surgery as part of his recovery process.
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