Fair to say Barrie Jones did us all proud with a jaw-dropping 15-second KO.
Luiz Melo thought he could go toe to toe with our knockout specialist – and soon discovered he couldn’t!
Those 15 seconds have made Barrie a star in the States. Paulie Malignaggi, the former gloved pro world boxing champion, says he wants to see more of the Welshman.
Barrie’s performance has opened the door for more BKB™ contracted fighters.
Business partners BYB were so impressed they say they want more of our fighters on their shows, so fighting for BKB™ really is giving fighters the chance of a lifetime.
Toby Bindon missed out on fighting after his opponent couldn’t make the weight, but Toby will get his chance to shine in the States and so will other BKB™ contracted fighters.
Toby was still paid in full by BYB because he made the contracted weight and I know he’s going to spend Christmas in the gym preparing for his next fight.
Everyone at BKB™ was over the moon with the way Barrie performed. It couldn’t have gone any better for us.
Melo was a hardened fighter and he got wiped out instantly.
On his return from Miami, Barrie signed a new long-term contract with us. Barrie says we are “the best people I’ve worked with” and we are glad to have him on board.
Because of politics and poor decisions, Barrie didn’t really fulfill his potential in his gloved pro career and it’s great to see him finally getting the rewards and recognition he deserves.
Barrie got a great welcome home in Wales and deserved it. He’s a top fighter and a good guy.
If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas present, why not buy a loved one tickets for BKB 24 that goes ahead on January 22 at the O2 Arena.
The show features the first barekncukle world heavyweight title fight for more than a century!
Have a great Christmas
Joe Smith-Brown