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Jon Jones' IBA Bare Knuckle promotion arrives in Miami for first US event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Jon Jones' IBA Bare Knuckle promotion arrives in Miami for first US event

Summary

The International Boxing Association (IBA) Bare Knuckle promotion is set to debut in the United States on July 18, 2026, in Downtown Miami. Jon Jones, former UFC Heavyweight champion and ambassador for the promotion, announced the event, which will feature former BKFC champion Elvin Brito against Viacheslav Borshchev, making his bare-knuckle debut. The card also includes former WBA Super Featherweight champion Javier Fortuna facing Alejandro Munera. Tickets are currently available for purchase via Ticketmaster, with doors opening at 6 p.m. ET and the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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By the Numbers

•IBA Bare Knuckle's US debut is on July 18, 2026.
•The event will be held at James L. Knight Center in Miami.
•Elvin Brito will headline against Viacheslav Borshchev.
•Javier Fortuna will also debut in bare-knuckle boxing.
•Jon Jones will serve as ambassador for the promotion.

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9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones’ IBA Bare Knuckle promotion leaves Russia for Miami, former UFC fighter headlines

What they're saying

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Move over, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), because International Boxing Association (IBA) Bare Knuckle is headed to America. The bare-knuckle promotion, which former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight champion Jon Jones serves as an ambassador for, is leaving Russia and bringing its first North American event to Downtown Miami. IBA Bare Knuckle will make its […]
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