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BKB to Debut in Mexico With Two-Title Card in Tijuana

The Zanfer partnership uses back-to-back world title fights to establish BKB’s presence in the Mexican market.

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Overview

  • BKB announced that BKB 59 will be staged Sept. 19 at Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana with a championship doubleheader headlining the card.
  • The main event will see Tijuana native and super cruiserweight champion Julian Fernandez defend his title against three-division former champion Daniel “Big Pod” Podmore.
  • The co-main will crown a new super flyweight champion as Mexico’s Cecy Ulloa faces Andy Nguyen for the vacant world title.
  • BKB made the announcement in partnership with Zanfer Promotions, both organizations issued statements promoting the show, and tickets are on sale at BKB59.com.
  • The card builds on BKB’s recent international expansion and uses hometown fighters and crossover credentials to boost local interest and legitimacy in the Latin American market.