BKB 59
BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing is bringing the chaos to Mexico for the very first time. On September 19, 2026, Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana will host BKB 59. This isn’t just another fight night. We’re looking at a massive partnership between BKB and Zanfer Boxing Promotions, featuring a stacked lineup and two world championship bouts that promise absolute fireworks.
A Hometown Hero Defends His Crown
Julian “Pit Bull Jr.” Fernandez is stepping back into the Trigon, and he’s bringing a flawless bare-knuckle record with him. Standing tall with relentless forward pressure, Fernandez boasts a 3-0 BKB record with three blistering knockouts.
Before ditching the gloves, he built a rock-solid 16-win professional boxing resume, including a recent statement victory in India and an undercard bout at a major Canelo Alvarez Fight . His transition to bare-knuckle has been nothing short of terrifying for anyone standing across from him.
The Path to the Super Cruiserweight Title
Fernandez didn’t just stumble into the championship. Back in May 2024, he secured a ruthless technical knockout over Lino Sanchez Orozco. He followed that up by completely dismantling Kevin Greenwood with a lightning-fast finish at BKB 44.
The real magic happened in March 2026. Fernandez flatlined Alex Wilson in just 67 seconds to claim the vacant Super Cruiserweight strap. With that one punch, he cemented his legacy as the first-ever Mexican BKB World Champion.
The Main Event: Fernandez vs Podmore
Initially, fans were left guessing about who would step up to face the champ on his home turf. Now we know. Fernandez is putting his belt on the line against former three-division kingpin Dan “Big Pod” Podmore.
Podmore is no stepping stone. He brings a gritty 9-4 record into the bout, with eight of those wins coming by brutal stoppage. This clash of styles guarantees an all-out war in the center of the ring.
Co-Main Event and the Full Fight Card
The action doesn’t stop at the main event. Tijuana’s own Cecy Ulloa squares off against Andy “The CrAsian” Nguyen for the vacant BKB Super Flyweight World Championship. It’s a huge opportunity for both fighters to etch their names in the history books.
How to Watch BKB 59 Live
You don’t want to miss a single second of this historic card. The main card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Here is exactly where you can catch the broadcast:
- United States: Tune in to VICE TV or Telemundo. Cord-cutters can easily stream the event via Philo.
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Catch the live action on talkSPORT.
- Prelims: Streaming live and free on the BKB Official Website and BKB’s TikTok account.
Check out the complete lineup for the night:
Main Card Bouts
- Julian Fernandez vs. Dan Podmore (Super Cruiserweight Title)
- Cecy Ulloa vs. Andy Nguyen (Super Flyweight Title)
- Romario Ovalle vs. Marco Chino Villa (Super Middleweight)
- Pablo Felipe Anguiano vs. Ricardo Ramses Rueda (Cruiserweight)
- Adrian Gonzalez vs. Javier Santiago Valverde (Lightweight)
- Felipe Abraham Huerta vs. Erick Eduardo Soria (Lightweight)
- Jonathan Duran vs. Kevin Millan Sanchez (Heavyweight)
TikTok Live Prelims
- Jesus Navarrete vs. Jose Munoz (Heavyweight)
- Jovani Misael Sanchez vs. Ramon Olivas (Super Heavyweight)
- Sergio Zarate vs. Rolando Paredes (Super Middleweight)
- Jesus Rodriguez vs. Ricardo Ibarra (Super Welterweight)
- Eduardo Pineda Gonzalez vs. Mauricio Anaya (Super Welterweight)
Keep an eye on BKB’s official channel for promotional previews and behind-the-scenes clips as fight week approaches.
