BKB Naked Knuckle Boxing immediately introduced the signing of former British flyweight champion and Olympic standout Andrew Selby in a multi-fight settlement.
This landmark transfer means the famend Selby brothers – former IBF featherweight world champion Lee Selby and now Andrew – will each compete in BKB, creating one of the crucial compelling household storylines in fight sports activities.
The Welsh boxing standout, referred to as “Celebrity,” will carry his elite technical abilities, lightning-fast palms, and world-class novice pedigree to the naked knuckle Trigon. Selby is ready to make his extremely anticipated debut within the coming months as he targets BKB world championship glory.
Andrew Selby, a 2012 Olympian and multiple-time World and European novice medalist, held the British flyweight title from 2016 to 2019. He compiled an expert file of 14-1 (7 KOs) and established himself as one in every of Wales’ brightest abilities and a key member of the famed Selby boxing household. His championship pedigree and dynamic fashion make him a pure match for the uncooked depth of naked knuckle.
Selby’s resolution to hitch BKB alongside his brother Lee was pushed by the promotion’s speedy development, elite manufacturing values, and the chance to compete within the purest type of boxing.
Andrew Selby stated: “I’ve had large success as an novice and received the British title within the execs. Now, becoming a member of my brother Lee in BKB is a dream. Naked knuckle is the unique, no-excuses model of the game we love. I’m bringing my velocity, timing, and coronary heart to the Trigon – and we’re each coming for world titles.”
Lee Selby stated: “Having my brother Andrew with me in BKB makes this much more particular. We’ve at all times pushed one another. Now we get to chase greatness collectively in essentially the most thrilling fight sport on the planet.”
Mike Vazquez, Founding father of BKB Naked Knuckle, stated: “Signing Andrew Selby and reuniting the Selby brothers is huge for us. Add within the Vargas Dynasty making their UK debuts at The O2, and it’s clear BKB is the vacation spot for elite expertise and iconic storylines. These fighters carry talent, legacy, and star energy that can electrify the Trigon.”
David Tetreault, CEO of BKB Naked Knuckle, stated: “Andrew Selby is a game-changer with an impressive novice background and confirmed professional potential. Paired with Lee already on the roster and the arrival of the Vargas household, our light-weight and flyweight divisions are about to get extraordinarily thrilling. It is a historic second for BKB.”
This twin Selby signing, mixed with the addition of the famend Vargas Dynasty from america, underscores BKB’s explosive momentum and world attraction. The Vargas household – led by legendary three-division world champion Fernando Vargas Sr. and that includes his proficient sons Fernando Jr., and Amado, will make their naked knuckle debuts at a significant occasion at The O2 in London this summer time injecting recent Mexican-American firepower into the promotion.
These signings proceed BKB’s drive to draw adorned gloved boxers and ship high-stakes, action-packed occasions. The promotion has already welcomed stars like Olympic gold medalist and former multi-weight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, former world champion Victor Ortiz, while former world champion Paulie Malignaggi just lately vied to develop into a two sport world champion – falling quick in opposition to Rolando Dy in Manchester.
The Selby brothers be part of an elite and increasing roster that includes greater than 200 fighters from over 30 international locations. Extra main bulletins are on the horizon as BKB continues its meteoric rise. From its beginnings in 2015 as BYB Excessive Combating Collection, based by MMA pioneer Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris and Mike Vazquez,
BKB has elevated naked knuckle boxing right into a regulated, globally broadcast powerhouse. Key acquisitions together with the unique UK-based BKB in 2021 and Dangerous To The Bone in 2025, together with a fighter-first strategy have pushed its success. Landmark broadcast partnerships with talkSPORT (UK and Eire), VICE (US and Canada), and Telemundo (Spanish-language within the US) carry reside occasions to thousands and thousands worldwide.
