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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 29

BKFC Signs Joshua, Ortiz as Bare Knuckle Goes Mainstream

Bare knuckle boxing spent more than a century in the underground after John L. Sullivan beat Jake Kilrain over 75 rounds in 1889. Wyoming changed that

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 19

Victor Ortiz wins bare knuckle debut at BKB 56 in Los Angeles

Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz swept the judges' scorecards in his bare knuckle debut Saturday night in Los Angeles. Ortiz went the full five rounds against Dominic Salcido at BKB 56, which took place at the sold-out Novo at LA Live and aired on VICE TV and talkSPORT, as MMA Mania reports.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 17
BKB 56 weigh-ins: Ortiz, Salcido on weight for LA debut

BKB 56 weigh-ins: Ortiz, Salcido on weight for LA debut

Victor Ortiz and Dominic Salcido both hit the super welterweight limit for Saturday's BKB 56 headliner in Los Angeles. The former WBC titleholder and his opponent each weighed 153.6 pounds at Friday's official scales, per MMA Mania.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 15
Victor Ortiz recalls Mike Tyson’s advice for Floyd Mayweather bout ahead of bare-knuckle return

Victor Ortiz recalls Mike Tyson’s advice for Floyd Mayweather bout ahead of bare-knuckle return

Victor Ortiz will make his return to the ring on July 18 at BKB 56. Ahead of his next bout, Ortiz shared his thoughts on the news surrounding Floyd Mayweather and his various delayed or cancelled fights.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 15
Victor Ortiz disappointed to see Floyd Mayweather struggling with activity after offering free rematch

Victor Ortiz disappointed to see Floyd Mayweather struggling with activity after offering free rematch

Victor Ortiz shared his thoughts on all the news surrounding his former opponent, Floyd Mayweather. Dana White suggested he could help Mayweather out last month following a rollercoaster year for the boxing legend.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 5
Controversial Floyd Mayweather Fight To Come Under Spotlight In New Documentary

Controversial Floyd Mayweather Fight To Come Under Spotlight In New Documentary

One of Floyd Mayweather's most controversial fights is set to feature in a documentary. During his legendary career, Mayweather amassed a professional record of 50-0-0 with 27 KO wins.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 17, 2025
Floyd Mayweather defended his most controversial knockout win with age-old referee warning

Floyd Mayweather defended his most controversial knockout win with age-old referee warning

Off the back of one of his most worrisome nights in the ring, Floyd Mayweather scored his first knockout in over four years, albeit in the most controversial of circumstances.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 1, 2025
Floyd Mayweather was dragged away by his team after squaring up to interviewer following controversial KO win

Floyd Mayweather was dragged away by his team after squaring up to interviewer following controversial KO win

Floyd Mayweather was pulled away by members of his team after he squared up to an interviewer following his controversial win over Victor Ortiz. Floyd Mayweather is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, donning a perfect 50-0 record and finishing his career as one of the biggest stars the sport has ever seen.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 5, 2025
Floyd Mayweather’s former opponent explains bizarre corner advice he received which led to controversial KO

Floyd Mayweather’s former opponent explains bizarre corner advice he received which led to controversial KO

Former world champion Floyd Mayweather has had some incredibly memorable moments inside of the ring. From his epic money fight with Conor McGregor, to Mayweather having an impressive knockout victory in his debut, ‘Money’ has made huge headlines in the sport.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 21, 2025
Floyd Mayweather brutally knocked out opponent who headbutted him during heated grudge match

Floyd Mayweather brutally knocked out opponent who headbutted him during heated grudge match

Floyd Mayweather landed an extremely controversial knockout blow on Victor Ortiz after ‘Viscious’ headbutted him. On September 17, 2011, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the boxing stars went head-to-head for the WBC welterweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 14, 2024
Mayweather To Rematch Victor Ortiz Following ‘Controversial’ Stoppage

Mayweather To Rematch Victor Ortiz Following ‘Controversial’ Stoppage

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will reportedly box Victor Ortiz in an exhibition on August 24 in Mexico.  The fight will be a re-run of their 2011 clash when Mayweather knocked out Ortiz in the fourth round.

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