Heather Hardy reveals career likely over due to ‘too much brain damage’

A few weeks ago, Heather Hardy was preparing for a bare-knuckle fight against BKFC champion Christine Ferea. But now it appears her career is over. The 42-year-old combat sports veteran, who primarily competed in boxing before embarking on a four-fight run with Bellator MMA, announced that she’s stepping back from fighting due to repeated concussions, which she stated has left her with brain damage. Hardy was originally scheduled to compete on May 11 in the BKFC title fight with Ferea, but was pulled from the bout just days before the event. Now Hardy has broken her silence to explain the...