Tyson Fury In Talks For Bare Knuckle Boxing Mega Event With Former Heavyweight Champion
BKB CEO David Tetreault says talks with Tyson Fury and Andy Ruiz for a bare knuckle mega event are active, with Fury facing Anthony Joshua on Dec. 11 first.
Tyson Fury is reportedly in discussions with former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. for a potential bare-knuckle boxing mega event, according to Bare Knuckle Boxing CEO David Tetreault. The talks are still in the early stages, with no specific date or venue announced yet. Fury's next fight is scheduled for December 11 against Anthony Joshua at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Ruiz's most recent competition was a loss to Damian Knyba on September 4, 2024. Tetreault mentioned that the talks would revolve around creating a "mega event," and BKB has a history of hosting big events in the UK and Mexico. Both Fury and Ruiz have been guests at recent BKB shows in Miami and Tijuana, respectively. Tetreault expressed confidence in BKB's ability to execute a successful bare-knuckle main event, given the promotion's existing infrastructure and funding.
Fury must remain in good standing after his upcoming fight with Joshua before considering a bare-knuckle bout.
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