Jim Freeman has taken to social media to announce the re-scheduled BKB shows for the remainder of 2020. The confirmation will be extremely welcomed by the fighters, the fans and all involved with the sport.

The re-scheduled events are as follows:

BKB 21, 6th September 2020

BKB 22, 11th October 2020

All original tickets are still valid and all events will be held at London’s Indigo.

Tickets go on sale for BKB 23 week commencing 15th June 2020.

It was teeming bare-knuckled punches at London’s Indigo on July 7th 2018 when Tyler Goodjohn and Tony Lafferty savagely collided in what became a bloody and brutal baptism into the ungloved art for “El Tornado”.

The sport was peddled to the nines that night as the two men lit up the ring, creating one of bare-knuckle’s most beautiful and violent vignettes. Generous flurries of vicious blows were donated in-both equal and spiteful measure. Licks were taken, punishment was shared and the punters were spoilt rotten as they witnessed a thrilling, classic bout.

Despite the Scotsman’s valor and determination, Goodjohn claimed victory in the fifth with an anchoring overhand right that timbered Lafferty to the canvas and out for the night. A truly spectacular display and honourable reference to both men’s records; one that has carved itself into the BKB history books.

So, as Tyler Goodjohn seemingly flirts with the idea of retirement, who will fill his boots in a world title fight against Jimmy Sweeney?

An obvious match-up would be Sweeney vs Franco 2. “The Celtic Warrior” would welcome the rematch to avenge his loss from last year; a doctor’s stoppage due to a bad cut caused a lot of controversy, and a demand for the pair to run-it-back was immediately called for by the fans. However, Franco had committed to an MMA bout which prompted Goodjohn vs Sweeney.

Now, it may be a possibility that at the right weight-class, either Prize Fighter Champion Connor Tierney or the calibre of “Smudger” Smith would be an allluring prospect and credible replacement for Jimmy. After winning the tournament with an emphatic KO over James Connelly, Tierney’s boxing proficiency and heavy-hands has established his threat in the sport, while Smith keeps improving and is a danger to any man within a BKB ring.

Only time will tell if Tyler Goodjohn is serious about packing it all in. The former English champion is a talented and sublimely entertaing fighter, and it would be a shame if he calls time on his career. But whatever happens, two things are for sure: Sweeney won’t be short of opponents and bare-knuckle boxing will continue to flourish.

Tyler Goodjohn has announced on social media that he may be retiring from bare-knuckle boxing. Speaking to one follower on Twitter, Goodjohn touched on his potential future plans:

“There’s a real possibility that I won’t fight again. I’m gonna move into my new career & concentrate on my gym & training new fighters.”

Tweets from fans, followers and friends were being posted with mixed reactions; some well-wishing whilst others were disappointed. One particular comment was made regarding the BKB champion’s re-scheduled fight with Jimmy Sweeney:

“Bro, you gotta fight Jimmy first surely…what a win to go out with.”

To which “El Tornado” replied:

“Na man I’ve paid my dues in the fight game.”

Whether this a formal declaration or just thinking out loud remains unclear at this stage. However, what is apparent is how the pressures of lockdown are affecting us all in a multitude of adverse ways. Some may struggle psychologically and emotionally whilst others embrace this time to spend with loved ones.

As the days and weeks carry us out of this period, hopefully, the world of bare-knuckle will be thriving with events once again.

Many savage nights have embellished London’s Indigo as the menacing fists of ferocious warriors and savvy pugilists wreaked bloody-carnage within the callous domain of a bare-knuckle ring.

Never a prosy bout, a soft touch, or an easy night’s graft to be had in this ruthless business. Hearts have been broken, souls have been ravaged, while fight-punters (more…)

If there’s anything to be harnessed from our nation’s Lockdown during these uncertain times, then it’s this: The next time two fighters step inside a bare-knuckle yard – believe you me – it will be brutal. It will be bloody. And, it will be an enthralling and bad-intentioned affair at London’s Indigo.

The savage pangs from a barrage of bare-knuckle boxers will undoubtedly be heeding the prospect of violent, ferocious and nasty dust-ups in BKB’s forthcoming instalments, with each and every bout.

Rapid exchanges of menacing, bare-fisted-blows will be thrown like money at a bartender during happy hour. The relentlesss spite within “Smudger” Smith’s punches will be apparent when he collides against Hubet Geven like a man possessed in their Prizefighter final. Sweeney and Goodjohn will dance a vicious pugilsits-waltz for noteriety, legacy and title spoils. Connor Tierney will aim to wreak havoc when attempting to re-align the order of the BKB jungle, following his victory over James Connelly. And Ricardo Franco will do all in his battling prowess to ruthlessly fend off any adversary who stakes a claim at his world championship status.

And this – this is just for starters. Here’s to it.