BKFC plans event at Fenway Park in August 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Bare-knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will host an event at Fenway Park in Boston on August 29, 2026. This has been described as a significant milestone for the organization, which began in 2018 at a small venue in Wyoming. BKFC founder David Feldman noted that Fenway Park approached them for the partnership, signifying the growth and acceptance of bare-knuckle boxing. In addition to the Fenway event, BKFC will conduct the Liberty Brawl at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on July 3, featuring a new 'one-round fight' format with a $100,000 prize for competitors.
- •BKFC will hold an event at Fenway Park on August 29, 2026.
- •David Feldman emphasizes the partnership approach with the iconic venue.
- •BKFC began in 2018 with its first event in Wyoming.
- •The Liberty Brawl takes place on July 3 with a $100,000 prize.
- •Fenway Park has not hosted boxing matches on the field since 1956.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fenway Park? David Feldman and the BKFC have come a long way in 8 years
"Bare-knuckle boxing is taking over one of America's most historic stadiums come August. Not bad for a sport that was never supposed to survive past its first year.
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