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BKB says Ryan Garcia talks are about an ambassador role, not fighting
BKB is a bare-knuckle boxing promotion, and its CEO, David Tetreault, has spoken with boxer Ryan Garcia.
Tetreault said the talks are about Garcia possibly becoming a brand ambassador, not fighting without gloves.
Garcia recently stopped Conor Benn and has one fight left on his current deal with Golden Boy Promotions.
Tetreault said Garcia is a big fan of BKB and wants to focus on his professional boxing career.
BKB is also in talks with Garcia’s younger brother, Sean, about competing in bare-knuckle boxing.
The promotion hopes to build toward a fight with Amado Vargas, who stopped Sean in 2024.
Sean would need to agree, and he still wants to box under traditional rules.
BKB CEO David Tetreault said talks with Ryan Garcia are about a possible brand ambassador role, not bare-knuckle fighting.
Tetreault said Garcia is a fan of BKB and that he wants him to focus on his professional boxing career.
BKB posted a photo of Tetreault and Garcia playing golf, prompting speculation about Garcia competing in bare-knuckle boxing.
Tetreault said BKB is in deep talks with Garcia’s brother Sean about competing in bare-knuckle boxing.
- Who
- BKB CEO David Tetreault and boxer Ryan Garcia.
- What
- Tetreault said discussions with Garcia concern a possible brand ambassador role, not a bare-knuckle fight.
- When
- Tetreault discussed the talks during BKB 60 fight week. The exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Newcastle, England, where BKB 60 fight week was taking place.
- Why
- Tetreault said Garcia is a fan of BKB. He said he wants Garcia to do what he needs to do in professional boxing.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
He’s a huge fan
He is the face of boxing right now.
We’re in deep talks with his brother Sean about coming over and doing bare-knuckle and gearing him towards a fight with Amado Vargas,
BKB posted an Instagram photo of Tetreault and Garcia playing golf with a caption about a conversation on boxing and the fight game.
Garcia stopped Conor Benn in Las Vegas.
Tetreault told Bloody Elbow that discussions with Garcia concerned a possible brand ambassador role rather than a bare-knuckle fight.
- Promotion
- BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
- CEO
- David Tetreault
- Possible role for Ryan Garcia
- Brand ambassador
- Interview location
- Newcastle, England
- Potential opponent for Sean Garcia
- Amado Vargas
Sources
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