DOVER, DELAWARE (October 15, 2026) – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, has announced must-see matchups for the upcoming Bally’s Fightnight by BKB card on Friday, November 20 at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Dover, Delaware. Get your tickets now at www.bkbtickets.com/dover.
In the main event, Philadelphia’s WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship contender “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy makes his Bare Knuckle Boxing debut. Lundy will take on Jairo “Almighty” Santos in a five-round welterweight contest.
Lundy enters the Trigon with a traditional boxing record of 32-14-1, with 14 wins coming by way of knockout. Throughout a professional boxing career that spanned nearly two decades, Lundy shared the ring with some of the best in the world, including the world champions like David Diaz, Richar Abril, Jose Zepeda, Viktor Postol, and most notably, Terrence Crawford, who he challenged for the WBO Junior Welterweight crown. Now, he looks to make the same impact in a whole new battlefield.
“I’ve been in some big fights throughout my boxing career, but making my BKB debut is a new challenge that I’m excited to take on. I’ve always been a fighter who comes forward and looks to put on a show, and that’s exactly what I plan to do inside the Trigon,” said Hank Lundy.
Santos, meanwhile, also makes his professional bare knuckle boxing debut after having competed in professional boxing and mixed martial arts. The 29-year old native of South Carolina is undefeated in gloved boxing at 2-0, with both of his wins coming by way of knockout. In 2024, Santos made his amateur bare knuckle boxing debut, defeating CJ Dean by second-round TKO. On November 20, Santos tries to score the biggest win of his career.
“Hank Lundy has a big name in boxing, but that won’t mean anything once we step inside the Trigon. I’m coming into this fight to win, and I’m confident I have what it takes to get the job done. This is my opportunity to make a statement, and I fully intend to take it. Come fight night in Dover, I’m leaving with the victory,” said Jairo Santos.
The welterweight co-main event will see Kylle McMillan (3-1, 2 KOs) face James “Get Down” Brown (5-1, 3 KOs), who makes his long-awaited BKB debut. Both fighters enter the matchup fresh off knockout victories, setting the stage for what should be a high-stakes matchup.
Also on the card, Jade “Evil Smile” Masson-Wong (4-2, 2 KOs) makes her highly-anticipated BKB debut. The Canadian fan-favorite comes in with a wealth of combat sports experience, as she takes on Monica “Fearless” Franco (1-2) in a featured super featherweight bout.
Fast-rising undefeated heavyweight star Jesse “The Reaper” Sparks will also make his return to action. One of the most exciting fighters on the BKB roster, Sparks is 2-0 in bare knuckle boxing, and he has knocked out his opponents in a combined time of just 53 seconds. At Dover, “The Reaper” will try to make it three quick knockouts in a row.
More fights will be announced soon. For more information, visit bkbbareknuckle.com
BKB’s fully-integrated, 360-degree partnership with Bally’s brings the sport to new audiences through live events at Bally’s properties across the United States. Bally’s Fightnight by BKB combines Bally’s venues, proprietary ForceIQTM punch sensor technology and exclusive broadcast distribution to create an integrated combat entertainment experience, with sensors capturing punch volume, type and impact force in real time. The Dover fight card will be broadcast exclusively on Bally’s digital platforms, including Bally Sports Live apps on phones and TVs, ballysports.com and Stadium free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel.
The partnership launched successfully with the first Bally’s Fightnight by BKB event in January at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, and is set to return there for another exciting night of fights on Friday, October 23. The inaugural Dover event continues the partnership’s expansion to Bally’s properties across the United States.
Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Dover Fight Card
Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
November 20 | 7PM ET | 6PM CT
Bally Sports Live
Welterweight Main Event: Hank Lundy vs. Jairo Santos
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Kylle McMillan vs. James Brown
Super Featherweight: Jade Masson-Wong vs. Monica Franco
Heavyweight: Jesse Sparks vs. TBA
Heavyweight: Branden Smith vs. Braxton Smith
