BKB 59 Arrives in Tijuana with Historic Mexico Debut and Two World Title Showdowns
Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) is set to make its landmark debut in Mexico with BKB 59, a significant event taking place on Saturday, September 19th, at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana. This historic occasion is a collaborative effort with Zanfer Boxing, a leading promoter in Latin America.
The fight card boasts an exciting lineup of 12 bouts, highlighted by a championship doubleheader. In the main event, Tijuana's own Julian Fernandez will defend his BKB Super Cruiserweight World Championship against the formidable Dan Podmore, a former three-division BKB champion hailing from the United Kingdom. The co-main event will see Mexico's Cecy Ulloa compete against the United States' Andy Nguyen for the vacant BKB Super Flyweight World Championship.
This event marks a crucial step in BKB's international expansion strategy, aiming to tap into the vibrant combat sports scene in Mexico. The partnership with Zanfer Boxing is expected to pave the way for future live events, broadcast deals, and sponsorship opportunities throughout Latin America.
BKB 59 Main Card Highlights:
Location: Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana
Date: September 19th
Featured Bouts:
- BKB Super Cruiserweight World Championship: Julian Fernandez (c) vs. Dan Podmore
- BKB Super Flyweight World Championship: Cecy Ulloa vs. Andy Nguyen
- Super Middleweight: Romario Ovalle vs. Marco Chino Villa
- Cruiserweight: Pablo Felipe Anguiano vs. Ricardo Ramses Rueda
- Lightweight: Adrian Gonzalez vs. Javier Santiago Valverde
- Lightweight: Felipe Abraham Huerta vs. Erick Eduardo Soria
- Heavyweight: Jonathan Duran vs. Kevin Millan Sanchez
BKB 59 TikTok Live Bouts Include:
- Heavyweight: Jesus Navarrete vs. Jose Munoz
- Super Heavyweight: Jovani Misael Sanchez vs. Ramon Olivas
- Super Middleweight: Sergio Zarate vs. Rolando Paredes
- Super Welterweight: Jesus Rodriguez vs. Ricardo Ibarra
- Super Welterweight: Eduardo Pineda Gonzalez vs. Mauricio Anaya
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