Francesco Ricchi


Francesco Ricchi is an Italian-American bare-knuckle boxer and mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is a former interim BKFC Middleweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he has competed in the welterweight division.

Background

Ricchi was born in Naples, Italy on February 24, 1994. He emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven.

Mixed martial arts career

Ricchi made his professional MMA career on December 7, 2019, against Christopher Lavant, at Combat Night Pro 16: South Florida. He won the bout by rear-naked choke in the first round.

Bare-knuckle boxing career

In his BKFC debut, Ricchi faced Fred Pierce on February 15, 2020, at BKFC 10. He won his first bout by first-round technical knockout via punches.
Ricchi faced Noah Cutter at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout. After the bout, he was placed in a medically induced coma.
Ricchi faced Brian Maxwell at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout by second-round technical knockout.
Ricchi faced Jake Bostwick at BKFC Knucklemania 2 on February 19, 2022. He won the bout by unanimous decision.
Ricchi faced Ulysses Diaz for the interim middleweight title on June 24, 2022, at BKFC 26. He won the bout by first-round TKO to win the interim title.
Ricchi faced David Mundell for the vacant BKFC middleweight title on December 3, 2022, at BKFC 34. He lost the bout by knockout in the third round.
Ricchi faced Erick Lozano at BKFC 38 on April 21, 2023. He lost the bout by first-round knockout.
Ricchi faced Anthony Lacaze on December 21, 2024 at BKFC on DAZN 3. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Ricchi faced Dallas Davison on July 12, 2025 at BKFC 78. He won the fight by knockout in the second round.
Ricchi faced Josef Hala for the inaugural BKFC European Midleweight Championship on October 25, 2025 at BKFC 83. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments