In a highly anticipated event for the BKFC organization, Eddie Alvarez, known as ‘The Underground King’ from Kensington, is scheduled to fight against fellow UFC alum Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens at KnuckleMania V.
This thrilling match is set to take place on January 25, 2025, and will be live-streamed on the DAZN app for fans around the world.
Alvarez is making his comeback following his recent title fight for the ‘King of Violence’ against Mike Perry. With a bare-knuckle record of 1-1, Alvarez is a three-time MMA lightweight champion and has faced renowned fighters like Mike Perry and Chad Mendes, making this potential final showdown a significant event in his fighting career.
His opponent, Jeremy Stephens, a fighter from Iowa now residing in San Diego, has an impressive record of 51 MMA fights and remains unbeaten in bare-knuckle matches with a 2-0 record. Stephens has competed against notable opponents like Jimmie Rivera and Bobby Taylor without suffering a loss.
Tickets for KnuckleMania V will go on sale on Thursday, November 21, at 12:00 p.m. ET on BKFC.com. The event will be held at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, PA, known for its rich sports legacy.
BKFC president and CEO David Feldman expressed his excitement about the milestone event during an announcement on “The Bare Knuckle Show” with Brian Soscia on November 19, 2024.
Feldman emphasized the significance of hosting such a major event in Philadelphia, a city with a deep-rooted tradition of tough fighters and legendary sports teams like The Eagles, The Phillies, The Flyers, and The Sixers.
The buildup to KnuckleMania V has Feldman looking forward to the pre-fight press conference, anticipating an exciting time ahead.
The press conference is scheduled to take place in South Philly on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, where more details about KnuckleMania V, additional fights, and event specifics will be revealed in the coming weeks and months.
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