BKB 59 Features Two World Championship Bouts in Historic Mexico Debut
Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) is set to make a significant mark with its first-ever event in Mexico, BKB 59, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana. This momentous occasion is being realized through a collaboration with Zanfer Boxing, a leading promoter in Latin America. The fight card boasts an exciting lineup of 12 bouts, highlighted by two world championship contests.
In the main event, Tijuana's own Julian Fernandez, the reigning BKB Super Cruiserweight World Champion, will put his title on the line against the formidable Dan Podmore from the United Kingdom. Podmore, a former three-division BKB champion, brings a wealth of experience to the ring. The co-main event will see a thrilling showdown for the vacant BKB Super Flyweight World Championship between Mexico's Cecy Ulloa and the United States' Andy Nguyen.
This event signifies BKB's strategic international expansion, targeting one of the world's most passionate markets for combat sports. The partnership with Zanfer Boxing is expected to pave the way for future live events, broader broadcast reach, and expanded sponsorship opportunities throughout Latin America.
BKB 59: Main Card Highlights
The main card, held at the Auditorio Municipal on September 19th, features:
- 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 Fights
Additional bouts will be streamed live on TikTok:
- 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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