Still Foggy: Malignaggi Wearing Eye Patch Weeks After Brutal BKB Win Paulie Malignaggi is still blind in his right eye weeks after his brutal bareknuckle victory over Tyler Goodjohn on October 18, wearing a medical patch at the launch of his new Coney Island Auto Collision business in New York. The black patch immediately drew concern, covering the same eye damaged during Malignaggi’s savage showdown in Leeds. This fight left him effectively one-eyed, relying on instinct to finish the final rounds. Malignaggi’s Eye Injury Refuses to Heal The 43-year-old suffered a frightening injury in October when an early eye poke and a deep cut above the right eye turned the contest into survival mode. Malignaggi’s vision collapsed to the point he could only make out shapes while Goodjohn pressed relentlessly. After the win, Malignaggi gave a chilling account of the final rounds: “I had to tough it out. Tyler was taking no prisoners tonight. I started out good, but he started coming on very, very strong. After that eye poke, I’m still blind in this [right] eye. Maybe that’s why I got cut. I finished the fight with one eye. I could just see shadows.” He spent hours in a UK hospital before being cleared to travel, with doctors struggling to assess his retina due to blood pooling behind the eye — raising fears of deeper, potentially permanent damage. Weeks After Fight: Still No Full Sight Any hope of a quick recovery has now faded. The former champion’s Malignaggi vision remains severely impaired, with swelling and internal bleeding taking far longer to settle than expected. This ongoing status emphasizes the severity of the bareknuckle boxing injury. An eye specialist familiar with combat-sports injuries told WBN that prolonged fogginess “strongly suggests sub-retinal trauma that requires urgent follow-up,” highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Seeing Malignaggi publicly wearing the patch has reignited concern among fans, emphasizing the brutal reality of bareknuckle boxing injuries and the long-term risks fighters face. Bareknuckle’s Brutal Path and Hidden Cost Bareknuckle boxing continues to attract world-class fighters, but Malignaggi’s ordeal underlines the sport’s hidden toll. Despite the risks, more champions are making the switch — Lucas Browne fights for a bareknuckle heavyweight title next, while James DeGale retired after one win over Matt Floyd despite being offered a crown shot. Their experiences, combined with Malignaggi’s ongoing trauma, show a harsh truth: bareknuckle boxing may be booming, but the risks — cuts, pokes, bone-on-bone contact, and serious ocular injuries — are unlike anything in gloved boxing. What Comes Next for Paulie Malignaggi? Specialists continue to monitor whether his retina stabilizes or requires advanced intervention. This shocking bareknuckle boxing injury leaves the former champion’s vision precarious and his fighting future uncertain — a stark reminder of the brutal dangers hidden behind bareknuckle boxing’s growing popularity. WBN will provide updates as soon as new medical assessments are available, keeping fans informed on this career-altering injury. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years’ experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside at the sport’s most significant events since founding WBN in 2010. Read full bio.

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WBC President Heartbroken by Paulie Malignaggi’s Hospital Injuries - World Boxing News WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman reacts with deep sadness to Paulie Malignaggi's severe bare-knuckle injuries and his shocking hospital ordeal.

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