Bare Knuckle Boxing to host two title fights in Tijuana next month

Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) announces its first event in Mexico, set for September 19 in Tijuana. Julian Fernandez will defend his super cruiserweight title against Dan Podmore, while Cecy Ulloa and Andy Nguyen compete for the vacant super flyweight championship. BKB CEO David Tetreault emphasized the significance of featuring two world title fights for the debut. Fernandez seeks to retain his title in front of hometown fans after winning it via knockout earlier this year. The co-main event aims to crown a new champion, highlighting Mexican fighters' rising prominence in the sport.

• 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Two world titles on the line as BKB makes its Mexico debut