BKB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING PARTNERS WITH ADRENALINE PLUS TV

Press Release: April 11, 2026 By BKB Bareknuckle Boxing - MIAMI, FL – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing today announced a new partnership with Adrenaline Plus TV (ADR+), a next-generation sports and combat entertainment streaming network, to stream live preliminary bouts for BKB events and feature a curated selection of archived fights across its global distribution platforms.

 

ADR+ will carry BKB live prelims as a top-of-funnel viewing experience for both of BKB’s series, providing fight fans with a free and accessible entry point to discover the intensity of bare knuckle boxing. This collaboration significantly expands BKB’s reach across the FAST and OTT ecosystem, builds brand awareness through increased discovery, and serves as a powerful funnel to drive tune-in to main card broadcasts while promoting ticket sales for live events. 

 

Adrenaline Plus TV (ADR+) delivers premium live events, original programming, and on-demand content to a global audience, with distribution across multiple leading platforms. With 42 live events slated for 2026, ADR+ is rapidly scaling into a premier destination for always-on combat sports, driving repeat tune-in, increasing session duration, and unlocking premium advertising opportunities through a continuous programming model.

 

BKB features two distinct series: its flagship numbered events and its innovative activation series, which incorporates sensor technology in fighters’ wrist wraps to capture real-time data such as punch volume, type, and force for an enhanced, gamified viewing experience. VICE and Telemundo remain the primary distribution partners for BKB numbered events, while Bally Sports Live and Estrella TV serve as primary partners for BKB activation events. ADR+ will carry BKB live prelims and select library programming as a discovery engine and audience growth driver.

During ADR+ prelim broadcasts, BKB will integrate tune-in messaging for main cards across its primary partners, along with calls to action for ticket sales to upcoming live events. This strategy amplifies brand value, deepens audience engagement, and converts viewership into event demand. 

 

In addition, ADR+ will program a curated slate of BKB’s extensive fight library, introducing new audiences to the sport while sustaining engagement between live events through compelling fighter storytelling and historical matchups.

 

David Tetreault, CEO of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, said:

“Adrenaline Plus gives BKB a global, always-on platform to showcase both our live prelims and our deep fight library. Their aggressive live event strategy and broad distribution make them an ideal partner to expand our reach, bring new fans into the sport, and create a powerful funnel into our main card broadcasts and live events.”

 

Pablo Urquiza, VP of Programming at ADR+, said:

“Partnering with Bare Knuckle Boxing allows us to bring both a deep library of compelling historical fights and truly world-class live events to our audience. Their archive captures the raw evolution of the sport, while their live events deliver unmatched intensity and authenticity. This combination is incredibly powerful for a FAST audience, giving fans the ability to engage with the sport 24/7—from its roots to its biggest moments happening in real time.”

 

About BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing

Originating in South Florida, BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing was founded to harness the excitement of bare knuckle into a structured product for a broader, mainstream audience. In recent years, BKB has acquired the UK-based BKB, creating 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 Police Gazette Diamond Belt; and expanded its presence across major broadcast and streaming platforms. For more information, visit bkbbareknuckle.com and follow @bkbbareknuckle.

 

About Adrenaline Plus TV (ADR+)

Adrenaline Plus TV (ADR+) is a next-generation sports and combat entertainment streaming network delivering premium live events, original programming, and on-demand content to a global audience. Distributed across leading FAST and OTT platforms including SwerveTV, OrkaTV, CanelaTV, Truth+, Roku, and Fox Deportes, ADR+ is scaling rapidly with 42 live events slated for 2026. Focused on high-adrenaline verticals such as combat sports, esports, and gaming, ADR+ combines world-class live programming with a deep content library to create a powerful, always-on monetization engine. For more information, visit www.AdrenalinePlus.TV. 

 

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Tyson Fury's Next Chapter

 Following his second loss to World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, former two-time World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury chose to close the book on his Boxing career. While it was not the first time Fury had announced a retirement from competition as he has been open with his struggles with mental health throughout his career and notably took a lengthy retirement after defeating Wladimir Klitschko for his first world championship in 2015, this retirement seemed to have a little more validity in the sense that it was not something that even the most cynical of Boxing fan or those of us who cover the sport could say that Fury would be back.

After all, not only had a decade nearly passed from when he previously stepped away from the sport, but since he returned in 2018, he had taken part in several grueling battles over the years including three brutal fights with Deontay Wilder over the WBC version of the World Heavyweight championship. Boxers like the rest of us are human beings and from what a fighter's body goes through while in preparation for a fight, to what happens during the fights themselves, the accumulation of all that punishment along with age has to take a toll on one's body with time.

After being out boxed in the second bout against Usyk, this observer thought both age and the physical toll Fury had paid throughout his career really meant that his second loss to Usyk seemed to indicate that he was ready for the next chapter in his life away from the sport.

Although losing to a fighter of Oleksandr Usuk’s caliber is in no way a disgrace and Fury was not disgraced in either of his two encounters with him, sometimes fighters do not want to end their careers with a defeat in addition to the road of a crowd and the financial rewards that come with getting into a Boxing ring. It was therefore of little surprise to me to hear that there will be a third chapter in the story of Tyson Fury's career as he will return to the ring on Saturday, April 11th at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England to face veteran contender Arslanbek Makhmudov in a scheduled twelve round Heavyweight bout that can be seen worldwide on digital subscription general entertainment network Netflix.

While this fight will serve as the next event Netflix has chosen to invest significantly into the sport, the obvious subplot here is what Tyson Fury have left to give as a fighter at this point in his career. Although nearly a year and a half away from active competition has likely been beneficial in terms of allowing his body to recuperate from the numerous battles he has been through over the years. At thirty-seven years old, however, that question of what he has left will be asked likely with each fight from this point forward.

In Arslanbek Makhmudov, Fury will face a fighter with a respectable record of twenty-three professional fights with nineteen of his twenty-one wins coming by stoppage. At 6’5 ½, Makhmudov does have the size that would indicate that this may not be a straightforward “Comeback” or “Tune-up” fight for Fury, who stands 6’9. Although Makhmudov has been stopped in his two career defeats against Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello, Makhmudov does have a career knockout percentage of over 90%, so this is a fighter that does carry punching power into the ring with him. While Fury has been knocked down numerous times in his career, he has always shown incredible ability to recover and has never been stopped in his career.

Despite always processing a good mix of overall Boxing skill, hand speed for a big man, and punching power in his own right, what some point to as a red flag with Fury is he tends to showboat in his fights rather than showing a serious approach that the upper level of the sport regardless of division often demands and at times even a lackadaisical approach, most notably against former UFC Heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou, who was competing in his first professional fight as a boxer and managed to not only drop Fury in what was a non-title bout where Fury’s WBC world title at the time was not at stake, but managed to turn in a performance where several felt he deserved a decision against Fury, who seemed both in attitude prior to the bout and in body language throughout to have taken him lightly.

Now at this stage in his career, coming off back to back losses to Oleksandr Usyk and a second retirement/sabbatical from the sport, it will be interesting to see if Fury implements a more serious approach now against an opponent who no doubt will be looking to use the name recognition that Fury brings with him to springboard himself towards a world title shot should Makhmudov emerge victorious. There is a lot on the table for both fighters here and when it comes to Boxing, especially in the Heavyweight division, truly anything can happen.

“And That's The Boxing Truth.”

Fury vs. Makhmudov takes place on Saturday, April 11th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The fight can be seen worldwide on digital subscription general entertainment streaming network Netflix beginning at 2PM ET/11AM PT. (*North American Start Times Only.*) (*Card and Start Times Subject to Change.*) For more information about Netflix including capable streaming devices, platforms, Smart TVs, Local start times in your region of the world, and to subscribe please visit: www.Netflix.com. 

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Tszyu Shines In Middleweight Debut, Wilder And Chisora Engage In Heavyweight Brawl

Two interesting bouts that this observer properly referred to as “Crossroad Fights” kicked off the month of April 2026 on April 4th in New South Wales, Australia and London, England respectively. This column will begin with the bout that occurred in Australia as former WBO Jr. Middleweight world champion Tim Tazyu returned to action, this time as a Middleweight as he faced the unbeaten Denis Nurja in a fight scheduled for ten rounds.

Despite moving up six pounds to the Middleweight division from the Jr. Middleweight weight class that he had competed in for his entire career, and facing an undefeated, yet largely unknown opponent, Tszyu applied pressure from the opening bell, consistently backing Nurja up with an attack to the body and head that kept Nurja on the defensive. After suffering a cut below his left eye as a result of an accidental clash of heads, Tszyu dropped Nurja with a flush left hook followed by two right hands in the fourth round. Although the former world champion made an effort to press the issue in an attempt to get a stoppage, to his credit Nurja, despite not having an answer to halt the constant pressure, showed his mettle by not only surviving the knockdown and follow-up from Tszyu, but managed to go the full ten rounds. 

The victory for Tszyu, a shut out on all three official scorecards, was not only his second victory since being stopped in his rematch with WBC Jr. Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora in the summer of last year, but also served as the type of performance one would aim for in their first outing in a new weight division. Especially a division in the Middleweights that appears to be heading towards a period of transition as 2026 goes on. Before discussing Tszyu’s potential options moving forward after a performance where he was in control from start to finish, the time has come to discuss the second bout that took place on April 4th that occurred in London, England. 

This observer is referring to the high stakes Heavyweight bout between longtime Heavyweight contender Derek Chisora and former WBC Heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder, which took place at the O2 Arena. A fight that was promoted as the coincidental fiftieth fight for each fighter in their respective careers, was the definition of a “Crossroads Fight.” One fighter in Chisora insisting that whatever happened win or lose, he would retire after the fight, despite holding a mandatory challenger position in the IBF Heavyweight ratings, and a former world champion who was trying to also get back in line for another chance to regain a world title.

What occurred was the definition of a brawl, which was ugly at times, but provided entertainment and drama as both fighters had their moments throughout. Chisora, the former two-time world title challenger, as always showed no intimidation as he immediately applied pressure on the taller and longer Wilder, who is known as one of the most devastating power punchers in the history of the Heavyweight division. Chisora’s pressure set up the tempo of the combat where both fighters were content to stay in close and trade punches, which also set up significant grappling on the inside and roughhousing between the two.

This also led to some heated exchanges of punches between the two fighters where both men landed flush shots on the other. As I watched this encounter, it became evident very early in the bout that unless there was a knockout one way or the other, there would be a conundrum to try and sort out when it came to the scoring of the fight. The constant pressure of Chisora, the ability to consistently back Wilder up and land hard punches, or Wilder’s ability to seemingly land harder blows particularly in exchanges of punches. While I always keep a mental score in terms of how I see things whenever I watch a fight regardless of whether I am covering it or not, based on decades of experience having covered thousands of fights on every level imaginable in the sport.  By the midway point of the twelve round bout, my focus was not on who may have been leading on the scorecards, but rather on whether we would see a stoppage as the fight progressed.

It truly was a grueling give and take battle that had to have been exhausting for both fighters. As there always seems to be in Boxing, however, a great and entertaining fight would have an element of controversy attached to it. In the eighth round, Chisora stunned Wilder with a right hand that landed flush on the head when he had the former world champion briefly neutralized in his corner. Wilder responded with heavy blows of his own that sent Chisora across the ring staggering as Wilder pressed forward continuing to land punches and ultimately would be credited with a knockdown as he knocked Chosora through the ropes. Chisora was able to get himself together and the fight continued. When Wilder pressed forward attempting to force a stoppage, in being overly aggressive he sent Chisora through the ropes again, but this time pushed him through the ropes. This led to Referee Mark Bates to deduct a point from Wilder for pushing. Wilder himself would take a trip to the canvas later in the fight for what was ruled a slip.

Wilder would score a second knockdown of Chisora in round eleven and ultimately, that second knockdown would allow him to get over the finish line in earning an extremely hard fought and grueling twelve round split decision over Chisora. While the events of a wild, no pun intended, eighth round has been subject to controversy in the eyes of some, the call of Mark Bates to deduct a point from Wilder was proper. It can be hard at times in the midst of a heated battle, such as this was, to remain focused if you are a referee, particularly when you not only have to deal with the two fighters in front of you, but also the atmosphere of a loud and excited crowd. Although I do not believe Deontay Wilder pushed Derek Chisora intentionally as he was obviously trying to force a stoppage and was in the midst of throwing punches, pushing an opponent is indeed illegal either as a hurt fighter trying to avoid being knocked down or knocked out, or as a fighter looking for a knockout. As such, even if it was a circumstance of bad timing in the eyes of some, Bates did make the correct call. The issue of the events of round eight aside, this was a fight that more than lived up to every expectation and it would not surprise me as Derek Chisora did not outright retire after the fight and appeared to be going back and forth on the subject, if we see a rematch perhaps later this year, especially if there is money on the table and interest in a rematch is there.

Turning our attention briefly back to the first fight that was covered in this column in closing, Tim Tszyu finds himself in a unique position as he is now competing as a Middleweight and the division may indeed be entering a period of transition as WBC world champion Carlos Adames, fresh off of a recent title defense over Austin Williams in March, has announced his intention to vacate his title and move up to the 168lb. Super-Middleweight division, which would leave an opening in the WBC Middleweight ratings and the former unbeaten unified world champion of the division, WBO/IBF world champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly currently being idle after testing positive for a banned substance, subsequently being suspended, and likely to be stripped of both titles he holds, there will certainly be room for Tszyu to try to maneuver his way into a title shot, particularly because he has name recognition value and did win a world title previously in his career as a Jr. Middleweight. It is not hard to envision the likelihood that Tszyu could be fighting for a vacated world title by the end of this year, despite just debuting in the division.

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Former World Champion Alfredo Angulo Signs With BKB Bareknuckle Boxing

Press Release: April 7, 2026 By BKB Bareknuckle Boxing - Angulo scheduled to make his Bare Knuckle Boxing Debut July 18 at BKB 56 in Los Angeles.

Credit: BKB Bareknuckle Boxing 

 

MIAMI, FL – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing is proud to announce the signing of former world champion and fan-favorite warrior Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo (26-8, 21 KOs) to a multi-fight deal, adding another proven elite striker to its rapidly growing roster.

 

A relentless pressure fighter known for his toughness and all-action style, Angulo brings decades of high-level experience to BKB. The Mexicali, Baja California native built a decorated professional boxing career that included capturing the WBO Interim Light Middleweight Championship (2009–2010), along with regional titles such as the WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight and WBO Inter-Continental Super Welterweight belts.

 

Before turning professional in 2005, Angulo compiled nearly 100 amateur bouts, highlighted by a victory over future world champion Timothy Bradley. He also represented Mexico on the international stage, earning medals at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games and the 2003 Pan American Games, before competing in the 2004 Olympic Games.

 

Throughout his career, Angulo faced a who’s-who of elite competition, including Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara, Kermit Cintrón, Sergio Mora, and others, earning a reputation as one of boxing’s most fearless and entertaining fighters. His aggressive style and durability have already proven to be a natural fit for bare knuckle.

 

“This is a huge signing for BKB,” said BKB CEO David Tetreault. “Alfredo Angulo is the definition of a warrior. Fans know exactly what they’re going to get every time he steps into the ring—heart, pressure, and nonstop action. He’s built for bare knuckle, and we’re excited to showcase him on the BKB stage.”

 

Angulo’s journey has been marked by resilience as much as success. A highly publicized visa dispute in 2012 saw him detained for eight months, a challenge he overcame with perspective and gratitude—famously donating his hair to Locks of Love during that time to support children battling cancer.

 

“I’ve fought the best in the world, and I’m still hungry,” said Angulo. “Bare knuckle brings out a different kind of fighter, and that’s who I am. I’m ready to give the fans exciting fights and show them that ‘El Perro’ still has a lot left.”

 

Widely regarded as one of the most exciting Mexican fighters of his era, Angulo now looks to carve out a new legacy in bare knuckle boxing under the BKB banner. Angulo is expected to make his BKB debut July 18 at BKB 56 in Los Angeles

 

From its origins in 2015 as BYB Extreme Fighting Series, founded by MMA pioneer Dhafir "Dada 5000" Harris and Mike Vazquez, BKB has transformed bare knuckle boxing into a regulated, globally broadcast powerhouse through strategic acquisitions—including the original UK-based BKB in 2024 and Bad To The Bone in 2025—and a fighter-first philosophy that emphasizes athlete welfare and opportunity. Landmark broadcast partnerships with talkSPORT (UK and Ireland), VICE (US and Canada), and Telemundo (Spanish-language in the US) have delivered live events to millions worldwide.

 

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Big Bad Bazley challenges The Pilgrim Ryan Williams for Heavyweight title May 29 in Perth

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Press Release: April 6, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing - May 29th, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for 54th Edition of the Iconic Thunderdome series with a stacked card.

One of the main events features undefeated Michael “Big Bad” Bazley 2-0 taking of Ryan Williams for the Western Australian State Championship

Bazley opened up about his title fight challenge;

“For years, people around me like teammates, coaches, and friends told me I had what it takes to be a champion and that I could beat these guys if I really put my mind to it. At the time though, I was just happy staying active and doing it for fun.”

“One of my close mates and I used to joke all the time about me becoming champion. It was always something we laughed about until he passed away in 2025.”

“That hit me like a lightning bolt and changed everything. From that moment, I knew I couldn’t treat this like a hobby anymore. I had to get the job done for him, for everyone who believed in me, and for myself”

Michael Bazley has been studying his opponent for quite some time

“I first saw Ryan on the boxing scene back in 2016 or 2017 when I was watching the Thunderdomes, and I’ve observed him on and off since then. He’s a dangerous and exciting fighter with a never-say-die attitude, which is something I see within myself too.”

“Whenever he was on a card, I always made sure to tune in because you knew it was going to be a great fight. He’s built an amazing fanbase over the years, and it’s great to see.”

“I was a bit surprised when he was lined up to be my first fight for the Alan Pond Cup. It’s a very different thing watching someone from the outside and then stepping in to face them yourself. Although a serious injury meant that fight was cancelled, he took me by surprise at the Thunderdome 53 face-off. “

“You’ve probably noticed I’ve been holding back in my last couple of fights, just trying to get ring time. You’ve earned my respect, so in this one, I won’t be holding anything back”

Your not going to want to miss this one!

Tickets on sale now at megatix.com.au & the event will be broadcast by Livecombatsports.com.au

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Two Crossroads Bouts Kick Off The Month Of April 2026

There inevitably will come a point in most fighters careers throughout combat sports where the line will be thrown out that they or their career is “At a Crossroads.” In most cases, the line is used when fighters are attempting to rebuild after a setback and/or a long stretch of inactivity. The month of April 2026 will begin with two fights featuring three fighters who that line is more than appropriate. Firstly, Boxing’s Heavyweight division will take centerstage when former longtime WBC World Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will square off with longtime contender, current IBF mandatory challenger, and former multi-time world title challenger Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena in London, England in a bout that can be seen on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN as part of an Ultimate subscription or as a standalone pay-per-view offering.

Of course, when discussing Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder, if one is objective, they would say that we are talking about two of the best Heavyweights over the last twenty years. One a former world champion, who is in the midst of a comeback, one a veteran who has stayed near the top of the Heavyweight division for many years, despite falling short when he has attempted to become a world champion. Ironically, this is a circumstance where one can make a legitimate argument that it is Chisora who has more to lose going into this fight than does the former world champion Wilder. 

Not only due to the fact that it is Chisora who has top billing over Wilder in this fight in all the marketing and promotion for it, but more specifically, due to his having seemingly against steep odds in the twilight of his long career, has gotten himself back in line to challenge for a world championship after having two previous attempts at a world title separated by a decade. While Derek Chisora’s career has been one of hard luck along the way it has also been one of resilience and regardless of what happens in this fight, one should tip their hat to him. 

Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder long ago earned his reputation as one of the hardest punchers and feared “Knockout Artists” in the history of the Heavyweight division. Wilder, however, has seen his career stall, marked by losing his world title, suffering a second loss in an attempt to regain the title, and lengthy stretches of inactivity. In his most recent outing, Wilder scored a seventh round stoppage of Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas in June of last year in his first fight since suffering a knockout loss at the hands of Zhilei Zhang one year before. A fight where Wilder gained his forty-third knockout in forty-four career wins, but one where his performance was more measured, tactical, and seemed to indicate a new approach for him in terms of how he fights. If that is indeed the case it no doubt will be put to the test in this fight against Chisora.

Despite being at a significant height disadvantage against most of his opponents throughout his career, Derek Chisora is a come forward pressure fighter, who has fought most of the top Heavyweights of the last fifteen years and will not be intimidated by Wilder’s near 98% career knockout percentage. Chisora, who stands just under 6’2, will be giving up almost six inches in height and nine inches in reach, is coming off of a twelve round unanimous decision over Otto Wallin in February of last year. 

How the fight draws up seems relatively straight forward. As has been the case throughout his entire career, Derek Chisora knows only one direction, forward, and no doubt that will be the fight plan for him here. To attempt to come forward put pressure on Wilder, back him up, and try to force a fight on the inside in an attempt to break him down. Although intimidation is not a factor here, one should keep in mind that Deontay Wilder has knockout power in either hand and is capable of ending a fight at any time if given an opening and is particularly dangerous with his right hand. The fight plan for Wilder should be to try as best as possible to keep Chisora at distance with his longer reach and if Chisora is able to close the gap, immediately tie him up on the inside to force a break by the referee. 

Fighters who have significant height and reach advantages over their opposition are often criticized by fans for implementing such an approach because often it may not be the most entertaining to watch, but a fighter’s primary objective should be to do what they have to do within the rules to achieve victory. A criticism of Wilder some have made throughout his career is he has relied heavily on his punching power to at times get himself out of trouble and ultimately to get the job done. Although punching power is a great asset to have, it should not be the only tool in a fighter’s arsenal and to his credit, Wilder did show in his last fight a consistent effort to try and implement a more disciplined approach, but whether or not that will be as successful against a fighter that applies constant pressure like Chisora or if Wilder will revert back to a power first mentality remains to be seen. The goal of both fighters is to get another opportunity at a world title and we will simply have to see who is able to take the next step in that goal. 

While Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder are at a crossroads in their respective careers, so too is the third fighter who will see action on April 4th. This observer is referring to former WBO Jr. Middleweight champion Tim Tszyu, who will look to continue rebuilding his career by moving up in weight to the 160lb. Middleweight division as he will face undefeated contender Denis Nurja at the WIN Entertainment Centre in New South Wales, Australia in a scheduled ten round bout that can be seen here in the United States on digital subscription general entertainment network Prime Video.

This will be Tszyu’s second fight since being stopped in his rematch with WBC Jr. Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora in July of last year. The second loss to Fundora, the man who dethroned him of his WBO world championship in March 2024 was Tszyu’s third career defeat and his second stoppage loss after previously being stopped in a failed attempt to regain a world title against then IBF Jr. Middleweight world champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in October 2024.

What makes this a crossroads fight for Tszyu is for the last two years since his first loss to Fundora, which was a twelve round split decision, Tszyu has found his career stuck in a cycle. Following his first loss to Fundora and his loss to Murtazaliev that followed, Tszyu has seen two victories split between his second loss to Fundora in defeating Brian Mendoza in his first fight following his loss to Murtazaliev, then being stopped by Fundora in seven rounds in their rematch where he submitted in his corner, followed by a win in his last fight, a ten round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Anthony Velazquez.

The question here going into this fight is whether Tszyu will be able to continue rebuilding his career with another victory or if the cycle will continue with potentially another setback. In Denis Nurja, Tszyu, who will enter with a record of 26-3, with 18 Knockouts, will face a fighter unbeaten in twenty professional fights with nine knockouts.

While the Albanian-born Nurja will be going into the equivalent of a lion's den by facing Tszyu in his home country of Australia where he is unbeaten, he has built an impressive resume against opposition that are not well known, but a potential advantage for the boxer/puncher is he has more experience fighting as a Middleweight compared to Tszyu. Although Tszyu is also a boxer/puncher, most would suggest it is the undefeated fighter here that is taking a step up in caliber of competition against a former world champion. 

Although Nurja is not known for punching power, like Tszyu, he is a fighter that has no issues getting in and mixing it up with his opponents. The question is whether he will be able to do that and have similar success against a fighter of Tszyu’s caliber as he has had against lesser known opposition. A loss here for Tszyu would obviously set him back further, despite facing his second consecutive undefeated opponent, and though Denis Nurja is not a household name at this point in his career, a fighter with an unbeaten record can never be dismissed. 

The crossroads for Tszyu may not be retirement with a loss, but rather a case where his rise as the offspring of a great fighter in Kostya Tszyu, as has been the case for other offspring of great fighters throughout history where it might have been too much, too soon, and a loss here may be an indication to Tszyu and his handlers that a more thorough rebuild might be necessary, rather than trying to get him back into position to challenge for a world title within a narrow timeframe as other fighters including legends of the sport have found at other stages of their careers, 

With the spotlight firmly focused on these two fights, it is simply a matter of seeing what happens for Chisora, Wilder, Tszyu, and Nurja as career paths will no doubt be affected by what occurs on Saturday, April 4th.

“And That's The Boxing Truth.”

Chisora vs. Wilder takes place on Saturday, April 4th at the O2 Arena in London, England. The fight as well as it's full undercard can be seen worldwide on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN either as a standalone pay-per-view offering for $49.99 or as part of a DAZN Ultimate subscription for $44.99 per month. The card will begin at 12PM ET/9AM PT with preliminary bouts followed by the main card beginning at 2PM ET/11AM PT (*North American Times Only* *Card and Start times Subject to Change.*

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Tszyu vs. Nurja takes place on Saturday, April 4th (April 5th in Australia) at the WIN Entertainment Centre in New South Wales, Australia. In the United States, the fight can be seen on digital entertainment subscription streaming network Prime Video included with a Prime Video subscription at no additional cost beginning at 9PM ET/6PM PT. For more information about Prime Video included compatible streaming devices, platforms, Smart TVs, and to subscribe please visit: www.PrimeVideo.com or search for Tszyu vs. Nurja on the Prime Video app by hitting the Premier Boxing Champions tab within the sports tab. (*United States Times Only.* *Card and Start Times Subject to Change.* *Check your local listings internationally for availability and platform.*)

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Most Valuable Promotions Signs Multi-year Broadcast Deal With Sky Sports

Press Release: March 31, 2026 By Most Valuable Promotions - 

31 March 2026

Sky Sports and NOW today announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) to become the UK and Ireland home of MVPW, the new year-round global platform for women’s boxing from MVP, showcasing the sport’s most elite female fighters with championship bouts on every card. The deal will see Sky Sports exclusively broadcast two all-female MVPW fight nights in the UK annually beginning with MVPW-01, the inaugural global event of MVPW. 

MVPW-01 takes place at London’s Olympia on Sunday, 5 April. The all-women’s main card will feature four back-to-back world championship fights, headlined by a double main event  with the long-anticipated clash of MVP’s British champions, “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri “Belter” Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs), a 10-round women’s championship bout for the unified WBO and WBC lightweight world titles, contested at 135lbs. In the historic double main event, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) will face Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round undisputed super bantamweight championship bout contested at 122 lbs. Entering the fight, Scotney is the youngest UK women’s boxer in history to fight for undisputed, and if she wins, she will become the youngest UK boxer in the four belt era in history to become undisputed world champion–male or female. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster UK.

Sky Sports will also show selected MVPW U.S. fight nights, beginning with MVPW-02 on Friday, 17 April from the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, with unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner defending her titles against South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin in the main event, contested over 10 rounds with equal rules, three-minute rounds. Shadasia Green will make a 10-round defense of her unified super middleweight world titles against former light heavyweight champion Lani Daniels in the co-main event. The event will stream live on ESPN in the U.S.

Sky Sports’ Chief Officer UK & Ireland, Jonathan Licht, said: “This agreement with MVP underlines Sky Sports’ ambition to showcase the very best in women’s boxing to sports fans and new audiences. As the UK and Ireland’s biggest investor in and broadcaster of women’s sport, we are proud to be part of the momentum women’s boxing is enjoying and adding the sport to our unrivalled line-up. 2026 is set to be a huge year yet again for women’s sport with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil as well as the Solheim Cup, WSL and more, all live on Sky Sports.”

Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, said: “This partnership with Sky Sports marks a major milestone for MVPW and women’s boxing globally. Through MVPW, we are committed to delivering meaningful opportunities for fighters while producing premium events that expand the global reach and commercial potential of women’s boxing. Bringing two premium all-female MVPW events to the UK and Ireland each year, starting with the historic MVPW-01 on Sunday, April 5 at London’s Olympia, is exactly what we envisioned when we launched this platform. We have the best female British boxers in the world and Sky Sports is the perfect home to showcase the elite talent and championship-level action that defines MVPW. Together, we’re committed to continuing to elevate women’s boxing to the main stage it deserves, delivering unforgettable nights for fans across the UK and beyond.”

Sky Sports has broadcast some of the most iconic moments in women's boxing, including the first all-female card in 2022 which was headlined by Claressa Shields' landmark victory over Savannah Marshall. More than two million viewers tuned in, making it the most-watched women's professional boxing event at the time, delivering Sky's biggest audience for live women's sport ever. Just last year, Sky Sports exclusively broadcast the second all-female card in the UK, headlined by Natasha Jonas vs Lauren Price from Royal Albert Hall.

As the UK and Ireland’s biggest investor in and broadcaster of women’s sport, Sky Sports’ agreement with MVP reinforces the broadcaster’s commitment to showcasing the best female fighters and contributing to the continued growth of the sport. Sky Sports accounted for 79% of all televised women's sport coverage in 2025 in the UK, with total viewing up 25% across over 4,000 hours of women’s sport broadcasting. 

Further details of future cards will be announced in due course. For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

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