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BKB announces doubleheader championship event for September in Mexico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

BKB announces doubleheader championship event for September in Mexico

Summary

BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, in collaboration with Zanfer Boxing, will host a championship doubleheader on September 19, 2026, at the Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana in Mexico. The event features BKB Super Cruiserweight Champion Julian Fernandez defending his title against former champion Daniel Podmore. In the co-main event, Cecy Ulloa will face Andy Nguyen for the vacant BKB Super Flyweight title. This marks BKB's debut in Mexico, aiming to strengthen its foothold in the boxing market. Both Fernandez and Ulloa are expected to bring significant local support as they fight for championship titles in their home country.

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Key Details

•BKB 59 scheduled for September 19 at Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana.
•Julian Fernandez defends BKB Super Cruiserweight title against Daniel Podmore.
•Cecy Ulloa faces Andy Nguyen for vacant BKB Super Flyweight title.
•Event aims to tap into Mexico's combat sports fan base.
•Tickets available now at BKB59.com.

Latest Updates

4:00 PMYahoo Sports — BKB 59 championship doubleheader booked for Sept. 19 in Mexico

What they're saying

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BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, in partnership with Zanfer Boxing, today announced a championship doubleheader for its historic Mexico debut on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026 at Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana in Tijuana, Mexico. Headlining BKB 59 will be BKB Super Cruiserweight Champion and Tijuana’s own Julian Fernandez, who puts his title on the line against former […]
— Yahoo Sports

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