Johnny Garbarino throws cannoli at Mike Richman during BKFC event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
At the BKFC Liberty Brawl press conference in Philadelphia on July 1, Johnny Garbarino threw a cannoli at Mike Richman, escalating tensions between the two competitors. During the confrontation, Richman insulted Garbarino and reacted by grabbing a folding chair, prompting security intervention. Following the press conference, Garbarino struck Richman with another cannoli, inadvertently hitting BKFC president David Feldman. The event, featuring two title fights including Austin Trout versus Ben Bonner, is scheduled for July 4.
- •BKFC Liberty Brawl takes place on July 4 in Philadelphia.
- •Johnny Garbarino and Mike Richman face off in an anticipated bout.
- •Tensions escalated at a press conference with a cannoli throw.
- •Security intervened as Richman attempted to confront Garbarino.
- •Austin Trout and Ben Bonner fight for the vacant BKFC Lightweight title.
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- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Video: BKFC fighter pelts opponent with cannoli, nearly starts chair-swinging brawl | BKFC Liberty Brawl
"There aren’t any UFC fights this Fourth of July weekend, but Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will still be around to deliver some fisticuffs. The pugilistic promotion returns this Friday (July 3, 2026) from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is headlined by a pair of title fights between Austin Trout vs. Ben Bonner and Britain Hart vs. Sarah […]
"There may not be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card or mega boxing event this weekend because Fourth of July lands on a Saturday this year, but Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is still getting weird. BKFC Liberty Brawl goes down this Friday inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the card is headlined […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 7:00 AMBKFC Philly Fighter Pushes Opponent Off Stage, Earns Shove From BKFC President
There aren’t any UFC fights this Fourth of July weekend, but Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will still be around to deliver some fisticuffs. The pugilistic promotion returns this Friday (July 3, 2026) from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is headlined by a pair of title fights between Austin Trout vs. Ben Bonner and Britain Hart vs. Sarah […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:29 PMVideo: BKFC fighter pelts opponent with cannoli, nearly starts chair-swinging brawl | BKFC Liberty Brawl
There may not be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card or mega boxing event this weekend because Fourth of July lands on a Saturday this year, but Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is still getting weird. BKFC Liberty Brawl goes down this Friday inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the card is headlined […]
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