BKB promotes rapid growth in bare-knuckle boxing with unique events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by their recent event BKB 56 in Los Angeles, where nine matches ended early. BKB, the first bare-knuckle promotion on linear TV via Vice TV, is enhancing its reach with preliminary fights streamed live on TikTok. The organization is focusing on brand-building through a talented roster that includes notable names like the Vargas Brothers and Jesse Sparks. With events planned across the U.S., U.K., and a forthcoming show in Mexico, BKB aims to capitalize on its recent momentum and continues to develop new stars in the sport.
- •BKB 56 featured nine fights ending before the final bell.
- •BKB streams preliminary fights live on TikTok, attracting significant viewership.
- •The promotion is planning events in London, Miami, and Mexico.
- •BKB champions compete for the historic Police Gazette World Diamond Belt.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Opinion: BKB's fast-moving success is taking over the bare-knuckle world
"BKB's rapid growth is putting the promotion at the forefront of bare-knuckle boxing's evolution, writes Mike Pendleton.
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