BKB 56 Bare Knuckle Debut in LA Features Ortiz vs Salcido

Event Overview

The long‑awaited BKB 56 hits Los Angeles this Saturday night, marking the promotion’s first event in the City of Angels. The card unfolds at The Novo inside LA Live, beginning at 7 p.m. PT. Fans can watch live on VICE TV (US & Canada) and talkSPORT (UK & Ireland). The headlining bout pairs two seasoned sweet‑science veterans in a super welterweight clash.

Headline Fight Details

The spotlight fight pits former WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz against veteran Dominic Salcido. Both boxers entered the scale at exactly 153.6 lb, setting up a tightly matched showdown. Ortiz returns to the bare‑knuckle circuit after a brief hiatus, while Salcido aims to reinforce his standing on the new platform. This bout could shape the future of title discussions in the super welterweight division.

Final Press Conference

The final press conference streamed live at 8 p.m. ET, offering viewers a direct look at the fighters’ statements before the event. It served as the last official program ahead of the live card, providing a glimpse of the pre‑fight drama. Footage of the presser is embedded above for those who missed the broadcast.

Weigh‑In Results

Every division released its official scale today. Below is the complete list of fighters and their weights for BKB 56.

• Lightweight: Jackie Cataline – 135 lb, Alexa Gracias – 134.4 lb
• Featherweight: Jorge Martinez – 127 lb, Ryan Venable – 126 lb
• Super Middleweight: Danny Ramirez – 168.4 lb, JD Burns – 166.4 lb
• Super Cruiserweight: Said Abdulgaziev – 190 lb, Zion Tomlinson – 190.4 lb
• Super Lightweight: Joseph Diaz – 141.7 lb, Nate Williams – 139.3 lb
• Heavyweight: Jesse Sparks – 256.4 lb, Darius Lesane – 214 lb
• Light Heavyweight: Ozzie Alvarez – 175 lb, Kaine Tomlinson Jr. – 180.5 lb
• Middleweight: Rowdy Montgomery – 160 lb, Cub Hawkins – 161 lb
• Super Welterweight: Adel Altamimi – 153.8 lb, Eduardo Perez – 155 lb
• Super Welterweight: Henry Corrales – 154.4 lb, Ihor Blazhenko – 153.8 lb
• Super Welterweight: LT Nelson – 154.4 lb, Serob Minasyan – 154.8 lb
• Super Welterweight: Victor Ortiz – 153.6 lb, Dominic Salcido – 153.6 lb
• Super Middleweight: Alfredo Angulo – 168.8 lb, Rashad Bowens – 166 lb

Broadcast Information

Audience can catch the entire card live starting at 7 p.m. PT on VICE TV and talkSPORT. The event marks BKB’s inaugural Los Angeles showcase and sets the stage for future expansions across the United States and beyond. Fans eager for fresh bare‑knuckle action will have plenty to discuss after the final results roll in.