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Ken Shamrock’s Valor Bare Knuckle Boxing Returns April 22nd in Miami

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RENO, Nev. (Januar 31, 2022) – Ken Shamrock’s Valor Bare Knuckle (ValorBK) Boxing returns to action April 22, 2022, with “real bare-knuckle fights,” featuring thrilling bouts between professional fighters, often matching mixed-martial-arts fighters versus boxers, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

ValorBK, presented by Valor Sports Inc. and Ken Shamrock, showcases all-action, unfettered entertainment by fierce fighters stepping into the Bout Circle. ValorBK brings forth the world’s first true Bare-Knuckle competition, setting the industry standard for both fighters and fans.
Shamrock, universally known in combat sports as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” is a living legend and industry pioneer who is responsible for accelerating some of the most successful companies, brands, and movements in the last two decades of combat sports.
Best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), Pride Fighting Championships, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Total Nonstop Wrestling Action, and Pancrase, Shamrock is taking Valor Bare Knuckle to the forefront of contemporary combat sports.

“ValorBK is a lifelong vision realized after decades of global competition at the highest level across various combat sports,” Shamrock said. “With the innovation of the Bout Circle and our unique rulesets, ValorBK will take the industry by storm. No gloves, no ropes, no cages, no dirty boxing, is a concept born in part out of competition and is perfect for the next phase of combat sports.


“‘Stand them up’ was a theme I heard throughout my career. I know what fans want to see and what real fighters want to do. Our first event was the proof. ValorBK will be the platform to disrupt bare-knuckle boxing while also enhancing the great sport of boxing by developing a generation of skilled fighters tilted towards action. We are pleased to announce our return and hope you tune in for more big updates.”


Due to a restructuring and COVID-19 restrictions, ValorBK has been regrouping since its inaugural event, September 20, 2019, på 4 Bears Casino in Newtown, North Dakota. (ValorBK1 replay available to watch at https://valorbk.com/events/)


ValorBK 2 matchups, as well as viewing and ticket information, are coming soon.


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INFORMATION


Websted : valorbk.com, kenshamrock.com
Facebook: /valorbk, /worldsmostdangerousman
Twitter: @ValorBK, @ShamrockKen
Instagram: @valorbk, @kenshamrockofficial
TikTok: @kensharmrockwmdm


ABOUT VALOR BARE KNUCKLE: ValorBK is a well-organized TRUE bare-knuckle professional sport that was founded by Ken Shamrock, UFC & Wrestling Hall of Famer.

Valor Kun Knuckle (ValorBK) is founded upon a “By a fighter for the fighters” principle.


ValorBK™ is committed to preserving the purity of bare-knuckle boxing and passing that immersive experience to the audience by showcasing the God-given talents of fighters worldwide through safer, but faster, and more exhilarating bare-knuckle bouts.


Valor Sports Inc is a media-based technology company that creates exciting sports entertainment content in part by securing and promoting combat sports events.
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BKFC-18 – Live on FITE PPV on June 26

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BKFC-18 – Live on FITE PPV on June 26

Event features 4 World Title Fights

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The World’s Fastest Growing Sport, presents BKFC-18 featuring Four World Title Fights på Lørdag, Juni 26 på Hard Rock Live i Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino i Hollywood, FL and broadcast globally on FITE PPV, begyndende ved 9:00 p.m. OG / 6:00 p.m. PT). They will be joined by the BKFC broadcast team of Sean Wheelock and Chris Lytle.

I den tunge division, BKFC World Champion ‘The Mexicutioner’ Joey Beltran, (4-1-1, 2 KOS), fighting out of Carlsbad, CA will make the second defense of his title against Sam ‘The Hillbilly Hammer’ Shewmaker, (4-1-1, 3 KOS), of Gravois Mills, MO.

Competing for the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight World Title, South Florida fan favorite, Hector ‘Showeather’ Lombard, (2-0, 1 KO), af Miami, FL clashes with ‘Diesel’ Joe Riggs, (3-0-1), kæmper ud af Phoenix, DET.

I fjerlette division, Miami warrior Luis ‘Baboon’ Palomino, (3-0, 2 KOS), faces Great Britain villain and the country’s bare-knuckle champion, Tyler ‘The Tornado’ Goodjohn, (1-0) for the BKFC World Title.

Two of South Florida’s most in-demand fighters, Thiago ‘The Pitbull’ Alves, (1-0), af Coconut Creek, FL and ‘The Monster’, Uly ‘3 Seconds’ Diaz, (2-0, 2 KOS) af Miami, FL will battle for the vacant BKFC Middleweight World Title.

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Former World Boxing Champion Ishe Smith on Sept 22 Valor Bare Knuckle PPV

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DenALOR BARE KNUCKLE INC. (VBK™) SIGNS WITH INTEGRATED SPORTS MEDIA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF VBK™ LIVE FIGHTS AND ANCILLARY PROGRAMMING




Cheyenne, Wyoming, August 8, 2019 – Ken Shamrock, the World’s Most Dangerous Man and co-founder of Valor Bare Knuckle Inc. (VBK™), today announced he has signed with Integrated Sports Media (ISM), one of the leading distributors of combat sports programming in North America, to present VBK ancillary programs and live fights.



Shamrock also announced VBK: 1, Valor Bare Knuckle’s inaugural event taking place from New Town, North Dakota at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge will feature a one-night heavyweight tournament between three UFC Vets: Jack May, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and Mark Godbeer and legend of the kickboxing ring “Mighty Mo.” Også, former world champion boxer Ishe Smith will make his bare-knuckle debut on the Sept. 21 kort.



“We are pleased that every major cable, digital and satellite provider is being so responsive to the Valor Bare Knuckle brand of fighting,” said Shamrock. “Doug Jacobs and Integrated Sports Media did a phenomenal job securing OTT and traditional pay-per-view platforms for our events. Ingen tvivl, September 21 will be an intriguing night that delivers an unprecedented combat sports experience for fight fans everywhere. Valor Bare Knuckle is here, and it’s here to stay.”



“Integrated Sports Media is thrilled to be distributing the inaugural Valor Bare Knuckle event to the pay-per-view audiences in the United States and Canada,” said Doug Jacobs, Owner, Integrated Sports Media. “It is an honor to represent Ken Shamrock, who is not only a combat sports and wrestling legend, but also has fought with and without gloves in the ring and the cage. We are excited about this promotion and its future as a regulated professional sport throughout North America.”



Valor Bare Knuckle’s inaugural event, VBK: 1 will be available live via on pay-per-view at 9:00 p.m. OG / 6:00 p.m. PT on iNDEMAND, DirecTV, Parabol, VUBIQUITY in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw Communications, Rogers and SaskTel in Canada, og FITE.TV digital platform for a suggested retail price of $29.95. (taxes and fees may apply).



VBK: 1 will take place live from the New Events Center of 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota on Saturday, Syv. 21, 2019.



Shamrock is a UFC® Hall of Famer and a four-time heavyweight world champion fighter and a WWE® Superstar and international wrestling legend. He is the UFC Superfight heavyweight champion, King of Pancrase champion, NWA/TNA champion, and the WWE IC champion.



The sport of bare-knuckle fighting is regulated in Florida, Mississippi and Wyoming and is under consideration with several more states across America.
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BKFC 7 TO STREAM LIVE & FOR FREE WORLDWIDE THROUGH FITE & ON THE BKFC YOUTUBE PAGE BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns Saturday, August 10 Live fra Mississippi Coast Coliseum i Biloxi

Headlined by Leonard Garcia vs. Jim Alers Showdown, plus BKFC Heavyweight Champion Arnold Adams Defending Against Chase Sherman & Mere!



PHILADELPHIA (August 5, 2019) – The upcoming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) begivenhed, taking place Saturday, August 10 from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss. will stream live and for free worldwide through FIT and on the BKFC YouTube page (subscribe for free access to the card) begynder ved 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

“We are thrilled to be able to showcase all of the action from the BKFC event slated for Saturday, August 10 on FITE,” sagde Michael Weber, FITE COO. “FITE has had the pleasure to work with BKFC since they first launched and we’re excited to be able to participate in the growth of their brand and organization.”

The event is headlined by an exciting main event that pits Leonard Garcia modJim Alers in a 155-pound attraction. The fight card will also feature BKFC heavyweight champion and Chicago native Arnold Adams defending his title against Biloxi’s own Chase Sherman and also includes a women’s featherweight tournament semifinal that will see Las Vegas native Christine Ferea kæmper mod Den Dominikanske Republik Helen Peralta, while former UFC star Melvin Guillard makes his BKFC debut versus former UFC and BKFC vet Isaac Vallie-Flag.

Tickets for BKFC 7 are available now at www.bareknuckle.tv. The event is being distributed and executive produced by MultiVision Media, Inc.

BKFC will be making their fourth appearance at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, having delivered three action-packed events, most recently the April 6 show headlined by the memorable Artem Lobov vs. Jason Knight Fight of The Year kandidat.


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JOE RIGGS TRÆNINGSLEJR GÅSEØJNE FREM FOR BARE KNUCKLE Fighting Championship (BKFC) MATCHE

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UFC Veteran Riggs Tager på Brok Weaver
Lørdag, Oktober 20 på “BKFC 3: den Takeover”
Live fra Mississippi Coast Coliseum i Biloxi, Mississippi
& på Pay-Per-View
Riggs Talks BKFC Debut, Bare Knuckle Disciplin,
Matchup med Weaver & Mere

PHILADELPHIA (Oktober 4, 2018) – En veteran på over 60 professionelle MMA kampe,Joe Riggs vil se at score sit næste knockout som en del af Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) når han tager på Brok Weaver på lørdag, Oktober 20 ved Mississippi Coast Coliseum i Biloxi, Mississippi og bor på pay-per-view.

 

“BKFC 3: den Takeover” vil blive udsendt i hele USA og Canada, udelukkende på pay-per-view gennem MultiVision Medier, Inc., på alle større tv og streaming distributionskanaler for $29.95. Showet er hovednavn ved Er “Den Hillbilly Hammer” Shewmaker vender Arnold “AJ” Adams i finalen i BKFC sværvægter turnering.

 

 

 

Billetter til “BKFC 3: den Takeover” Der findes nu udelukkende på www.bareknuckle.tv begynder ved $35.

 

 

 

Efter at have kæmpet på det øverste niveau i mange MMA enheder, Herunder UFC, Riggs vil bringe hans 47 professionel MMA vinder i sin første juridiske og sanktioneret nøgne kno konkurrence i US. Se nedenfor for hvad Riggs havde at sige om overgangen til denne nye disciplin, hvad fans kan forvente at se i ringen og mere:

 

Hvorfor valgte du at gøre overgangen til Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship?

 

 

 

“Jeg er blevet bestemt til at være en mester, siden jeg var en lille knægt. Det tog mig lang tid at vokse op som både en mand og en fighter. Men jeg har endelig sætte det hele sammen, og min krop er stadig rigtigt og fungerer godt. Så, er det tid for mig at gøre overgangen til BKFC og forhåbentlig gå en BKFC bælte. Jeg nyder virkelig bare kno kampene. Jeg har kæmpet i en masse forskellige discipliner, og det er en kæmpefordel for mig.

 

 

 

Det er også virkelig fedt at være en del af organisationen, der var vært for de første lovlige og regulerede nøgne kno slagsmål i US. i mere end hundrede år. For at deltage i genoplivningen af ​​denne gamle sport er en ære.”

 

Har du set BKFC slagsmål? Hvis så, hvad var dit indtryk af det?

 

 

 

“Jeg fik ikke en chance for at se BKFC 1 eller 2 leve, men jeg gik tilbage og så Kendall Grove kamp, samt Chris Lytle og Joey Beltran. Jeg troede, at kvaliteten af ​​produktionen var stor, og de kampe selv var overbevisende, især sværvægterne. Disse fyre banging væk derinde.”

 

Hvad med din stil eller baggrund tror du vil oversætte godt ind nøgne kno konkurrence?

 

 

 

“Jeg blev avlet til at være en fighter, uanset disciplin. Bare kno kæmper bare tvinger mig til at bruge min overlegne slående. Jeg kan boksen rigtig godt. Det er noget, jeg har gjort i mange år, så min stand-up spil er fremragende.”

 

Hvad er nogle af de udfordringer, som kampene i denne nye disciplin?

 

 

 

“Jeg tror de to største bekymringer med nøgne kno er såre mine hænder eller få skåret lettere og vi arbejder naturligvis på måder at undgå det.”

 

Hvordan din træningslejr afvige fra en faktiske nøgne kno kamp?

 

 

 

“Det vigtigste, jeg fokuserer på i lejren arbejder på at styrke min kerne. Jeg smider også nogle slag lidt anderledes i uddannelse, end hvis jeg var i en rigtig kamp. Vi forsøger også at være forsigtig med organ skud, lignende slag til leveren. Men min condition er stor, og jeg skubber at hårdere og hårdere for nylig.”

 

Hvad har folk omkring du sagde om nøgne kno kæmper gøre en tilbagevenden, og du officielt undertegnelsen på med BKFC?

 

 

 

“For den gennemsnitlige person, nøgne kno kampene kan virke vanvittigt. Men hvis du skridt tilbage og tænke over det, MMA bruges til at virke som en sindssyg koncept for tilbage i dag. Dette er egentlig bare en anden form for to professionelle kæmpere i der konkurrerer mod hinanden.”

 

Hvad ved du om Brok Weaver og hvordan forventer du kampen for at udfolde?

 

 

 

“Jeg så et par af Weaver seneste kampe. Han ligner han kaster hurtige slag og er en hård fyr. Min bundlinjen er, at jeg aldrig ønsker at overse nogen. Jeg har lavet den fejl i fortiden og betalte prisen for det. Men jeg absolut ikke tror Weaver kan slå mig. Vi er begge professionelle krigere selv, og vi vil se, hvad der sker den 20. oktober.”

 

 

 

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Om Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Juni 2, 2018, Philadelphia-baserede Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) gjort kampsport historie, da det fremmet den første juridiske, sanktioneret og reguleret nøgne kno begivenhed i USA siden 1889. “BKFC 1: Begyndelsen” fandt sted i Cheyenne, Wyoming og featured 10 professionelle anfald, alle i regi og kontrol af Wyoming kampsport Kommissionen.

 

 

 

BKFC bruger kun etableret krigere, der tidligere har konkurreret professionelt i boksning, MMA, kickboxing og / eller Muay Thai. Alle BKFC anfald sanktioneres og reguleres af ABC medlems Athletic kommissioner.

 

 

 

“BKFC 3: den Takeover” vil blive sanktioneret og reguleret af Mississippi Athletic Kommissionen, som ledes af formanden Jon Lewis.

 

 

 

For mere information besøg www.bareknuckle.tv eller følge på Twitter på @BareKnuckleFC, på Instagram på www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc og på Facebook på www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.

 

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns Saturday, Oktober 20 Live på pay-per-view fra Mississippi Coast Coliseum i Biloxi, Mississippi

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“BKFC 3: den Takeover” will feature Heavyweight Tournament Finals, the return of Bobby Gunn & Kendall Grove,
the BKFC debut of UFC veteran Joe Riggs
& the Quarterfinals of the Men’s Lightweight Tournament

PHILADELPHIA (September 24, 2018) – Undefeated professional boxer Er “Den Hillbilly Hammer” Shewmaker will face veteran MMA fighter Arnold “AJ” Adams in the finals of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) heavyweight tournament on Saturday, Oktober 20 ved Mississippi Coast Coliseum i Biloxi, Mississippi og bor på pay-per-view.

 

 

 

The championship heavyweight bout will serve as the main event of “BKFC 3: den Takeover”, which will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, udelukkende på pay-per-view gennem MultiVision Medier, Inc., på alle større tv og streaming distributionskanaler for $29.95.

 

 

 

“After their performances in the quarterfinals and semifinals, Shewmaker and Adams have shown that they are worthy of earning the first-ever BKFC heavyweight belt,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “I’m looking forward to an amazing fight, which I don’t expect to go the distance. Both fighters are coming for the knockout and to take this title in spectacular fashion.”

 

 

 

Billetter til “BKFC 3: den Takeover” Der findes nu udelukkende på www.bareknuckle.tv begynder ved $35.

 

 

 

“Jeg har tænkt mig at slå ham ud,” said Shewmaker. “I’m the better fighter and he’s going to find that out the second the bell rings for round one to start.”

 

 

 

“That heavyweight belt is coming back to Chicago with me,” Said Adams. “I’m ready for whatever Shewmaker tries on October 20.”

 

 

 

BKFC 3 will also showcase the beginning of the men’s 135-pound lightweight tournament, with a champion expected to be crowned in 2019. All four quarterfinal-round fights, plus the tournament alternate bout, will be contested on October 20. The lightweight tournament field will include UFC and Bellator veteran Johnny Bedford against professional boxer Reggie Barnett Jr., both of whom are undefeated so far in BKFC competition.

 

 

 

Returning to BKFC action is undefeated bare knuckle fighting legend and Police Gazette Bare Knuckle Heavyweight Champion Bobby Gunn, as well as UFC and Bellator veteran Kendall Grove. Grove will face former University of Alabama linebacker Marcel Frimærker, der er ubesejret i både MMA og nøgne kno kampene.

 

 

 

Making his promotional debut at BKFC 3 vil blive Joe Riggs, who has a lengthy resume with the UFC and is the former WEC Middleweight Champion. Riggs will meet MMA veteran Brock Weaver. The card will also feature Christine Ferea versus Jennifer Tate in the first bare knuckle bout for both women.

 

 

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns Saturday, August 25 med “BKFC 2: A New Era” from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi & Live på Pay-Per-View

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Card Will Include Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals &
the Returns of Bec Rawlings & Tony lopez
Mere! The BKFC Debuts of Chris Lytle & Charles Bennett

PHILADELPHIA (Juli 11, 2018) – After successfully holding the first legal, regulated and sanctioned bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889 sidste måned, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to return Saturday, August 25 med “BKFC 2: A New Era” from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi og bor på pay-per-view.

 

 

 

After the inaugural June 2 event was held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, this edition of BKFC will be held under the auspices and control of the Mississippi Athletic Commission, headed by Chairman Jon Lewis.

 

 

 

“With the overwhelming success of BKFC 1 i juni, I know that the stakes are even higher for our second event,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “We feel confident that ‘BKFC 2: A New Era’ will build upon what we’ve already accomplished and raise the bar with our fights and fighters.”

 

 

 

Tickets are available now exclusively at www.bareknuckle.tv spænder fra $35 til $250. “BKFC 2: A New Era” vil blive udsendt i hele USA og Canada, udelukkende på pay-per-view gennem MultiVision Medier, Inc., på alle større tv og streaming distributionskanaler for $29.95.

 

 

 

The stacked night of fights will see the return of UFC veteran, and newly-crowned “Queen of Bare Knuckle” Bec Rawlings, who will face professional boxer Storbritannien Hart. The action will also include the semi-final round of the BKFC heavyweight tournament, med jeg Shewmaker at tage på Maurice Jackson og Arnold Adams vender Joey Beltran.

 

 

 

A veteran of both the UFC and Bellator, Beltran won the heavyweight tournament alternate bout at BKFC 1 when he defeated Tony lopez in what was widely considered the “kamp af de natten” by both fans and media. Beltran replaces former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez, who has withdrawn from the heavyweight tournament due to injury, but will return on a future BKFC card.

 

Lopez has earned a place on BKFC 2 after his outstanding fight against Beltran and will now face 16-fight Muay Thai fighting veteran Jimmy Jennette.

 

 

 

Set to make their BKFC debuts on this loaded night of fights are Chris Lytle, who has a combined 44 victories as a professional MMA fighter and boxer, og Charles Bennett, who has had 70 professionelle MMA kampe. Lytle spent eight years fighting in the UFC, and Bennett spent five in Pride FC.

 

 

 

For mere information besøg www.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at@BareKnuckleFC, på Instagram på www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc og på Facebook på www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.

 

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Bare Knuckles debuts LIVE on FITE. WATCH RIGHT HERE THIS SATURDAY!

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Bare Knuckles Fighting Championship has set out to make combat sports history in the 21 first century by bringing it back to its roots. The first sanctioned bare knuckle boxing event in USA will premiere on FITE denne lørdag den 2ND of June live from Wyoming.

 

 

Veterans from UFC and Bellator join the explosive line up and promise to deliver a show to remember.

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BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ TO HOLD FIGHTER TRYOUTS IN PHILADELPHIA

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Juni 27, 2017)-Art Davie (Creator of UFC) and David Feldman (President of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship™) are searching for the next fighting superstar. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is being considered by many as the next big thing in combat sports.

“The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is poised to deliver real knockout excitement to combat sport fans worldwide.” said Davie, who has recently joined the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Team, “I am pleased to be a part of this fabulous new franchise.”

WHO: Art Davie (Creator Of UFC), David Feldman (President Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship™)

HVAD: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Tryouts, and casting for Bare Knuckle reality show. Fighters will do various punching power and skill tests, interviews, og mere.

HVOR: 2300 Arena- 2300 S. Swanson St, Philadelphia PA 19148

NÅR: Saturday July 15, 2017 9AM-5PM
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Team Gunn Official Statement on the passing on Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson

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Hackensack, NJ (Juni 7, 2016) – World Bare Knuckle Boxing heavyweight champion Bobby Gunn is deeply saddened by the passing of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson.

For the last several years, rumors were circulating of a matchup between Gunn and the backyard fighting legend turned professional fighter.

The two had discussed a match and Gunn personally challenged Kimbo after his courageous come from behind victory over Ken Shamrock in June 2015. Due to what had been said about one another publicly, Gunn thought it may be an intense meeting. overraskende, it was the exact opposite.

“I thought there would’ve been a lot of animosity between us since the fight had been discussed and I was pretty adamant about facing him,” said Gunn. “The truth is, and you can see it in the video on YouTube, he was a very nice man. When the cameras were off, we ended up discussing how our sons were both up and coming fighters, our families and other things. På det tidspunkt, I earned more respect for him as a human being than I ever would have if we fought.”

Igåraftes, Gunn was notified that Kimbo was admitted to the hospital and in bad shape. Kort tid derefter, multiple outlets reported he passed away at 42. As a family man first and fighter second, Gunn was devastated.

“It was very sad to read that he passed, especially at such a young age and so quickly. He has six children and a loving wife that he left behind. Once you got past the rough street fighter, Kevin Ferguson was a very nice person and everybody who met him felt the same way. I’d like to send my condolences to his friends, fans and most importantly his family.

Gunn also plans to pay respects to Kimbo and his family in the ring.

In my next fight, I’ll be defending my bare knuckle championship against Shannon Ritch. The fight is scheduled to be near his hometown of Miami, Florida and I’ll be dedicating the defense to Kimbo Slice. I’d like to personally invite his family to attend the event. 305 forever.”