He Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the bare-knuckle boxing league and the fastest growing combat company in the world, will arrive in Spain in the coming months. Franco Tenaglia will face Tony ‘Loco’ Soto for the vacant lightweight belt on October 12. And the exclusive press conference will take place on July 18 at 12 noon at The Clubhouse Marbella.
At the press conference, the official announcement of an unprecedented event in the world of bare-knuckle boxing will be made, which will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Marbella Arena.
This impressive event will be broadcast live, in addition to being broadcast on television in 65 countries and on the BKFC application. It will have the special participation of Conor McGregor, co-owner of Bare Knuckle, who will be present at an exclusive VIP meeting.
“We are excited to bring this world-class event to Marbella. “BKFC is revolutionizing bare-knuckle boxing, and this event will be a milestone in our mission to elevate the sport to new heights,” he said. David Feldman, president of BKFC.
The main event will face the Argentine fighter residing in Alicante, Franco Tenaglia, against undefeated Tony “Loco” Soto (USA) for the vacant BKFC Lightweight World Championship. Additionally, Austin Trout, two-time world boxing champion and current BKFC world champion, will defend his title against Rico Franco (Portugal), fighting for the world belt on Spanish territory.
This event, with great expectations, reflects BKFC’s rapid growth, especially since McGregor joined as one of the promoter’s owners. A few weeks ago, the Irishman clearly stated his intention to bring Bare Knuckle to Spain, and he has kept his promise.
Conor McGregor, co-owner of BKFC and two-time UFC world champion, commented: “BKFC is not just a sport, it is a global phenomenon. This event will be an unforgettable experience for the fans and a true spectacle of skills and endurance.”
The press conference will be attended by prominent figures, including:
- David Feldman, president of BKFC
- Conor McGregor, co-owner of BKFC and two-time UFC world champion
- Franco Tenaglia, contender for the vacant BKFC lightweight championship
- Tony Soto, contender for the BKFC lightweight championship
- – Dan Chapman, undefeated Bare Knuckle fighter
- Cyrus Fees, BKFC presenter
