Ben Askren Returns to Mat After Double Lung Transplant, Loses 6‑3 at RAF 11

Less than a year after undergoing a double lung transplant, Ben Askren stepped onto the mat at RAF 11 in Milwaukee. In the co‑main event, he fell 6‑3 to Beltr Muhammad.

The bout served as his first major post‑surgery appearance, demonstrating his perseverance and continued competitiveness despite the major medical procedure.