BoxRec & BKB Announce Partnership

BoxRec, the world’s leading authority for combat sports record management, is announcing a groundbreaking partnership with BKB (Bare Knuckle Boxing), the world’s largest bare knuckle fighting organization in terms of roster, library and distribution, becoming the official data partner for the fastest-growing combat sport globally. This collaboration solidifies BoxRec’s commitment to accuracy, integrity, and transparency in tracking and verifying BKB fighter records and rankings, ensuring every punch counts in the annals of combat sports history.

For over 25 years, BoxRec has been the trusted source for combat sports data, cataloging over 3 million fights and serving as the standard reference for 564 combat sports authorities worldwide. Since 2018, BoxRec has applied its rigorous standards to bare knuckle boxing, becoming the only federally regulated data provider for the sport. With more than 24 million active users annually, BoxRec’s objective, transparent rankings reflect the true landscape of bare knuckle boxing, grounded in verified bout results.

This partnership with BKB marks a significant milestone in the evolution of bare knuckle boxing. In 2024, BoxRec tracked 109 bare knuckle events across 17 countries, with 2025 projected to surpass these figures. As the official data partner, BoxRec will ensure that BKB fighters’ records are accurately documented, respected, and recognized on a global stage.

John Sheppard, Founder of BoxRec, said: “We’ve analyzed our data, and there’s no question that bare knuckle fighting is the fastest-growing combat sport in the world. BoxRec is proud to partner with BKB, continuing our long-standing commitment to accurate, impartial record keeping. While we began solely as a boxing record keeper, we now follow athletes throughout their fighting careers, beyond the boxing ring. Partnering with a like-minded organization like BKB allows us to support the growth and recognition of this evolving sport worldwide.”

David Tetreault, CEO of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, said: “BKB is excited to partner with BoxRec, the gold standard in combat sports data. This collaboration ensures our fighters’ records are accurately tracked and globally recognized, elevating the credibility and visibility of bare knuckle boxing as we continue to grow the sport.”

The next chapter of combat sports history is being written, and BoxRec is honored to help BKB keep score, ensuring fighters are celebrated for their courage and skill in the bare knuckle arena.

ABOUT BKB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING

In the past two years, BKB (originally BYB) has purchased the UK-based BKB, the world’s oldest professional bare knuckle boxing company, and in doing so merged the organizations to create the largest bare knuckle boxing company in the world in terms of roster, library and distribution; ushered in ethical and legalized gambling to the sport; acquired the rights to the historic and prestigious Police Gazette Diamond Belt which now serves as the Bare Knuckle Boxing World Championship; and brought bare knuckle boxing to lineal television on both sides of the Atlantic, including the recent deal with VICE TV and Telemundo Desportes in the US, and in the UK with TalkSport.

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