PHILADELPHIA – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has announced the withdrawal of former professional boxer Jamie Cox from the main event against former BKFC world title challenger Elvin “El Bandido” Brito at BKFC 40 – Leeds, U.K.
The new main event at BKFC 40 Leeds U.K. on Saturday, April 22, emanating from Planet Ice Leeds, is the highly anticipated light heavyweight clash between undefeated cross-country arch-rivals, Anthony Holmes (4-0-1) of Castleford, Yorkshire, U.K. and Danny Christie (2-0) of Carlisle, U.K.
“It’s unfortunate that Jamie Cox had to withdraw from the main event, as Elvin Brito was ready to rock Saturday night,” said David Feldman, president and founder of BKFC. “However, the show goes on with a sensational must-see light heavyweight clash between Anthony Holmes and Danny Christie.
“Holmes and Christie both have scored sensational knockouts in their prior BKFC fights, and we expect fireworks from the first bell for this highly entertaining, high-risk, high reward, matchup.
Remaining tickets for BKFC 40 – Leeds, UK starting at £65.87 can be purchased at BKFC.com. The Planet Ice Leeds is located at Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 0EY, United Kingdom. Doors will open on the night of the event at 7:00 p.m. BST.
BKFC 40 – Leeds, U.K. will also be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ subscription for $7.99 per month on the new BKFC app – “The Best Value in Combat Sports” – and is sponsored by Bucked Up, Only Fans, Crescent Tools, LIONS NOT SHEEP and Knockout Gummies. Free prelims will start the broadcast at 2 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 3 p.m. ET.
The popular Holmes hits the BKFC ring once again following an impressive debut; a fourth-round knockout of previously undefeated Darren Hendry. Prior to his BKFC debut against Hendry, Holmes had built a record of 3-0-1 in regional bare-knuckle battles. The hard-hitting Christie has scored knockouts in his first two BKFC starts: a second-round stoppage of Terry Brazier on August 20, 2022 at BKFC’s debut United Kingdom event and a first rounder against Darren Godfrey Jr. on November 26, 2022.
