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Bare Knuckle Boxing announces its first event in Tijuana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Bare Knuckle Boxing announces its first event in Tijuana

Summary

Bare Knuckle Boxing will hold its BKB 59 event on September 19 at the Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana in Mexico. The fight card marks the promotion's first appearance in the country following a partnership with Zanfer Promotions. The main event features Super Cruiserweight World Champion Julian Fernandez defending his title against Dan Podmore. Additionally, Cecy Ulloa and Andy Nguyen are scheduled to compete for the vacant BKB Super Flyweight World Championship. The promotion aims to use this event to establish a permanent presence in the region for future live shows, sponsorship, and broadcast distribution.

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By the Numbers

•BKB 59 takes place September 19 at the Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana.
•Julian Fernandez faces Dan Podmore for the Super Cruiserweight World Championship.
•Cecy Ulloa and Andy Nguyen compete for the vacant Super Flyweight World Championship.
•The event is the result of a promotional partnership with Zanfer Promotions.

Latest Updates

11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Bare Knuckle Boxing CEO Says BKB Will 'Plant Our Flag' In Mexico

What they're saying

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BKB 59 lands in Tijuana on Sept. 19, the promotion's first event in Mexico, built on a Zanfer Promotions partnership. Two world titles are on the line.
— Yahoo Sports

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