On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk about Frankie’s canceled BKFC fight in Newark, the chaos leading up to it, and what really went down behind the scenes. Frankie opens up about the medical controversy, lost opportunities, and how it all unfolded in his home state. The guys get raw about fighter treatment, mental fallout, and what comes next after walking away from the sport he loves.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:07 Intro – Back in Studio

00:01:23 Frankie Breaks Silence on BKFC Newark

00:02:45 Medical Controversy & Last-Minute Pullout

00:04:00 Clean Bill of Health Confirms He Was Ready

00:06:15 Speculation About Why the Fight Was Pulled

00:08:20 Time Away from Family and Gym for Nothing

00:09:18 Perry, Jake Paul & Fighter Reactions

00:10:10 How Fans Were Robbed of a Legendary Fight

00:12:07 Why Frankie Says BKFC “Dogged” Him in His Home State

00:13:26 What He Was Paid Not to Fight

00:14:44 Casual Fans Don’t Get It

00:15:19 Training, Sacrifice & Letdown

00:16:00 Closing Thoughts – What’s Next for Frankie

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