Josh Burns

Josh Burns (born May 15, 1978) is an American professional bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. Since 2022, he has competed for BYB Extreme. Burns currently competes for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

Bellator MMA
Burns faced TNA wrestler Bobby Lashley on September 5, 2014, at Bellator 123. Burns lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Burns faced UFC vet Justin Wren at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015. Burns lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Bare-knuckle boxing
Burns has competed in bare-knuckle boxing since 2017. He was one of the first American fighters to compete in Bare Knuckle Boxing. Known for his KO power. Burns amassed an 8-5-2 record in the British promotion BKB™, before accurate record keeping was permitted.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Burns faced Chris Sarro at BKFC 15 on December 11, 2020. He won his BKFC debut by second-round KO.

Burns next faced Frank Tate in a BKFC heavyweight title eliminator at BKFC 17 on April 30, 2021. Burns lost by third-round technical knockout via doctor stoppage.

Burns faced Sam Shewmaker at BKFC 21 on September 10, 2021. Burns won by first-round knockout.

Burns is scheduled to face Sam Shewmaker in a rematch on August 3, 2024 at BKFC 63.

Personal life
An Army veteran and is the head of a VIP security firm (JHB Security Services), Burns is a loving father of twelve children.

In October 2018, Burns was convicted for crimes relating to a health fraud case.