Sony Pictures Television1990 to 1995
Chief Executive Officer · BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
David Tetreault
David Tetreault is the Chief Executive Officer of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, former Chief Business Officer at Golden Boy Promotions, and a senior sports, media and entertainment executive.
His career spans television marketing, film and original production, global media rights, live events and the international growth of combat sports.
30+years across television, film, sports media and live events
4,500+hours of live sports and original programming produced by Golden Boy Media and Entertainment
200+programming partnerships brokered across major television networks
12Telly Awards earned by Golden Boy Media and Entertainment from 2018 through 2021
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Always Be TrainingA lifestyle of discipline across mind, body and soul
Photo galleryCombat sports, media leaders and live events
Education and teachingCal State LA, UCLA and Columbia
Executive careerSony, Warner Bros., FOX, Golden Boy, Triller and BKB
Films and interviewsDocumentaries, podcasts and executive media
Press and coverageIndependent reporting and the BKB newsroom
Studio career
Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and FOX
Dedicated programming and marketing campaign archives now document the studio years before the record continues through Clear TV, Golden Boy, Triller and BKB.
Warner Bros. Television1996 to 1999
20th Century Fox1999 to 2011 archive
iHeartMediaClear TV COO
Golden Boy PromotionsFormer Chief Business Officer
TrillerPresident
BKB Bare Knuckle BoxingChief Executive Officer
Executive profile
From Hollywood television to global combat sports
Tetreault built his career inside some of the most influential television and entertainment companies in the business. His work at Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television, 20th Century Fox and Clear TV covered affiliate marketing, national advertising, franchise launches, media investment, branded partnerships, programming distribution and original content.
He brought that foundation into boxing at Golden Boy Promotions, where he launched and led the Media and Entertainment division, served as Chief Business Officer, negotiated major television and streaming agreements, and oversaw an award winning production portfolio. He later served as President of Triller Fight Club and President of Triller Sports, with executive responsibility spanning live events, media rights, programming and BKFC. Today he leads BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing.
Alongside his executive work, Tetreault teaches graduate level sports and entertainment courses. He earned a BA and MA from California State University, Los Angeles, an MFA from the UCLA Producers Program, and a Graduate Certificate in Sports Management from Columbia University.
Education and professorship
Academic training that supports the work
David Tetreault combines formal education in television, film, theater, producing and sports management with graduate level teaching in sports and entertainment.
BA and MA
California State University, Los Angeles
Television, Film and Advertising, followed by Theater Arts. Tetreault also teaches graduate sports and entertainment coursework and has served the College of Business and Economics.
MFA
UCLA Producers Program
Graduate training in producing, development, entertainment strategy and the business of film and television.
Columbia University
Graduate certificate
Columbia University
Graduate Certificate in Sports Management focused on the business, leadership and operating structure of the sports industry.
Institutional marks identify educational affiliation. Their appearance does not imply endorsement.
Television and media
A complete studio and network foundation
The record below combines Tetreault's CV with institutional and company archives. It preserves the specific programs, responsibilities and business outcomes attached to each chapter.
Affiliate strategy for major syndicated television franchises
- Developed marketing strategies and affiliate support for first run and off network television programming.
- Created on air, radio and print materials for local station partners and managed daily advertising and marketing communication.
- Supported a portfolio spanning game shows, sitcoms, talk and first run syndication.
Wheel of FortuneJeopardy!SeinfeldMad About YouMarried… with ChildrenWho's the Boss?Ricki LakeParker Lewis Can't Lose
Open the Sony 1990 to 1995 programming and campaign archiveCal State LA career archive
Integrated campaigns for first run and off network programming
- Directed marketing for new program launches, off network franchises and national affiliate communication.
- Planned and purchased media supporting Warner Bros. Television programming.
- Built campaigns that combined television, radio, outdoor and online advertising.
FriendsERThe West WingExtraAccess HollywoodThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowLois & ClarkSuddenly SusanThe Jenny Jones ShowBabylon 5The ClientThe Wayans Bros.
Open the Warner Bros. 1996 to 1999 campaign archiveCal State LA career archive
National marketing for defining television franchises
- Led national advertising strategy and media investment across the 20th Television portfolio, with stewardship of a nine figure media budget.
- Developed multiple Promax award winning campaigns for some of television's most recognizable series.
- Created multimillion dollar and integrated promotions with major automotive, technology, retail, airline and consumer brands.
The SimpsonsAmerican Idol24The X FilesFuturamaKing of the HillBuffy the Vampire SlayerAngelAlly McBealMalcolm in the MiddleDharma & GregDivorce CourtOn Air with Ryan SeacrestStark Raving Mad
Open the FOX 1999 to 2011 programming and campaign archiveCal State LA career archive
Building television networks across airports, digital and OTT
- Led business affairs, finance, marketing, programming distribution, content acquisition and corporate development.
- Brokered more than 200 programming partnerships with ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN, CNBC, USA Network, Bloomberg, FOX News, The CW, CBS Sports and others.
- Helped secure a ten year Clear Channel Airports relationship and expand customized airport television networks across major markets.
- Extended the business into a personalized digital video platform with roughly 5,000 videos, plus original entertainment, sports and red carpet production.
Airport televisionOTTOnline videoOriginal productionNewsSportsEntertainmentWeather
iHeartMedia archiveLos Angeles Business Journal archive
Film and production
Original films, series and live television
At Golden Boy, Tetreault created and led the Media and Entertainment division. The company credits that operation with more than 4,500 hours of live sports and original programming and 12 Telly Awards from 2018 through 2021.
I Am Boxing and I Am Boxing 2
Short form boxing documentaries built around championship storytelling, produced through Golden Boy Media and Entertainment and distributed across premium and digital platforms.
Open the I Am Boxing archiveOff the Canvas
A reality and documentary series following fighters beyond competition and exploring what happens after they leave the ring.
Watch Ryan Garcia and Seniesa EstradaVargas Family Dynasty
A four part Triller Fight Club series following Fernando Vargas and his sons into the Lineage of Greatness event at the Forum.
Watch the complete docuseriesMano a Mano
The Ring Report
World Championship Bound
Golden Boy Fight Night
Thursday Night Fights
In the Ring
The Ring TV Express
Live championship boxing
Media rights
A repeatable record of platform building
The television foundation led directly into major live rights, streaming, social video and original programming agreements across boxing and combat sports.
ESPN
Helped create the multiyear Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN package, which launched with 18 live cards in year one and original programming across ESPN television and digital platforms. ESPN announcement
Facebook Watch
Developed a global social video package combining live boxing, shoulder programming and real time fan engagement, produced by Golden Boy Media and Entertainment. Golden Boy announcement
DAZN
Initiated and helped negotiate Golden Boy's landmark DAZN relationship with John Skipper, making DAZN the exclusive home of Canelo Alvarez and building a broader Golden Boy event package around the agreement. Deal origin
BKFC and DAZN
Played a pivotal role in securing a second three year DAZN relationship, this time for BKFC, covering up to 24 exclusive live events annually plus original and shoulder programming. Partnership announcement
Bally's Fightnight by BKB
Helped bring a fully integrated technology, venue and broadcast distribution partnership to market, combining Bally's proprietary punch data, casino properties, Bally Sports Live and Stadium. The concept originated in a 2021 pilot led by Tetreault and Bally's Chairman Soo Kim. Partnership announcement
BKB and TikTok LIVE
Led BKB's launch on TikTok LIVE as the exclusive home of preliminary fights, combining live competition with platform native creators and real time audience engagement. Independent coverage reported category leading watch time and engagement. Launch announcement
Official BBC Sport documentary
The TRUTH Behind the Fastest Growing Combat Sport
BBC Sport goes inside the modern bare knuckle boxing world in this full documentary. The film is a central record of the sport, the athletes and the BKB platform.
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Featured podcast
BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing and its plan to become a $1bn company
David Tetreault joins the Broadcast Sport Podcast for a wide ranging conversation about building BKB into a global sports and media company, developing its broadcast footprint and taking bare knuckle boxing into the mainstream.
Interview library
The strategy, directly from the CEO
Long form and event week conversations on BKB's growth, major talent, athlete storytelling, global expansion and the future of bare knuckle boxing.
Boxing Social
Usyk, Froch and the next scale of BKB
TMZ Sports
Dream matchups and the BKB Los Angeles debut
Madman TV
BKB 57 and the global ambition
Post event interview
Inside BKB after Anarchy in the UK
Press conference
BKB 57 post fight media session
Executive interview
Major BKB news and the road ahead
2026 BKB video
Five cities. One global fight series.
Official event programming from Foxwoods, Cardiff, Los Angeles, London and Miami.
Miami · Full event
BKB 50: Evolution
London · Full event
BKB 51: Heavy Lies the Crown
Foxwoods · Full event
BKB 52: No Turning Back
Cardiff · Full event
BKB 55: Carnage in Cardiff
Los Angeles · Original feature
BKB 56 Fighter Sit Down: Ortiz vs. Salcido
London · Full event
BKB 57: Anarchy in the UK
Recent coverage
David Tetreault and BKB in the media
Current reporting on BKB's media strategy, TikTok growth, international expansion, athlete first positioning and place in the wider combat sports market.
Forbes · September 3, 2026BKB will plant its flag in Mexico
The BKB and Zanfer partnership, the Tijuana debut and the next stage of Latin American expansion.
Cageside Press · August 29, 2026BKB 58 main event movement addressed by CEO David Tetreault
Event week leadership and the late heavyweight title fight change in Miami.
FightBook MMA · August 25, 2026The vision behind BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing's global growth
A career profile connecting Sony, Warner Bros., FOX, Golden Boy and Triller to the BKB strategy.
TheStreet · August 25, 2026TikTok live sports has an unlikely king of content
How BKB is using TikTok Live to reach a younger generation of fight fans.
Bloody Elbow · August 19, 2026BKB beats major sports properties to TikTok records
Tetreault on BKB's live sports watch time, platform strategy and rapid audience growth.
LowKick MMA · August 9, 2026Inside David Tetreault's plan to turn BKB into a global sports franchise
The roster, content and distribution thesis behind BKB's mainstream push.
Bloody Elbow · August 2, 2026Meet the former Hollywood executive bringing BKB to the top
A profile of Tetreault's move from television and entertainment into bare knuckle boxing leadership.
MMA Mania · July 18, 2026BKB launched TikTok's record breaking revolution
Independent coverage of BKB's first TikTok LIVE fight stream and its platform leading watch time.
Forbes · July 16, 2026Bare Knuckle Boxing CEO shares growth plan and TikTok success
Tetreault's sports franchise model, athlete storytelling strategy and BKB's expanding digital audience.
The Ring · July 2026Inside bare knuckle boxing's rise and relevance
A category level report featuring Tetreault and BKB alongside the major players shaping the sport.
Six month independent press archive
More reporting, interviews and analysis published from March through September 2026.
Building an athlete first promotion and taking bare knuckle mainstreamBroBible · August 28, 2026
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Former champion takes heavyweight title fight on 12 hours noticeForbes · August 26, 2026
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BKB beats World Cup, FOX and ESPN to TikTok recordsBloody Elbow · August 19, 2026
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BKB 58 Miami: date, time and how to watchForbes · August 18, 2026
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David Tetreault is building a global combat sports promotionAthlon Sports · August 14, 2026
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BKB and Zanfer partner for expansion in MexicoThe Ring · August 6, 2026
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Tetreault outlines BKB's sports entertainment repositioningMixed Martial Arts · July 23, 2026
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BKB launched TikTok's record breaking revolutionMMA Mania · July 18, 2026
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Bare Knuckle Boxing CEO shares growth plan and TikTok successYahoo Sports · July 17, 2026
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Loren Mack joins BKB as CMO and EVP of strategyMMA Mania · July 15, 2026
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BKB inks landmark Zanfer deal and books Mexico debutMMA Mania · July 1, 2026
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Mick Terrill returns to BKB in a multi fight dealMMA Mania · May 4, 2026
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Victor Ortiz signs a multi year deal with BKBMMA Mania · March 5, 2026
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Mick Terrill tops BKB 60 in NewcastleMMA Mania · August 20, 2026
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BKB 59 championship doubleheader booked for MexicoMMA Mania · August 6, 2026
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Aspen Ladd books her BKB 58 Trigon debutMMA Mania · August 4, 2026
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BKB official newsroom, March through September
Company announcements documenting the roster, distribution, partnerships and international event strategy.
BKB takes over Newcastle for the first timeBKB · August 20, 2026
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BKB strengthens its roster with new additions and key renewalsBKB · August 18, 2026
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Undefeated second generation star Sharif Rahman signs with BKBBKB · August 12, 2026
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Two world titles set for BKB's Mexico debutBKB · August 6, 2026
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Robert Duran Jr. set for BKB 58 Trigon clash in MiamiBKB · August 4, 2026
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Joseph JoJo Diaz signs with BKBBKB · July 2, 2026
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BKB launches in Mexico with Zanfer PromotionsBKB · July 1, 2026
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Former UFC title contender Aspen Ladd signs with BKBBKB · June 25, 2026
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BKB launches its live fight night TikTok takeoverBKB · June 23, 2026
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BKB 56 brings the promotion to Los AngelesBKB · June 21, 2026
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The Summer of BKB launches as a global event seriesBKB · June 15, 2026
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Andrew Selby signs as the brothers unite in the TrigonBKB · June 1, 2026
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BKB signs NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez in a cross sport partnershipBKB · May 6, 2026
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BKB 53: The Harder They Fall resultsBKB · April 20, 2026
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BKB and Adrenaline Plus TV expand the global fight libraryBKB · April 9, 2026
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Former world champion Alfredo Angulo signs with BKBBKB · April 7, 2026
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Boxing legend Victor Ortiz signs with BKBBKB · March 5, 2026
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Primary source archive
The underlying career record
Institutional biographies, company announcements, deal records and official media that document the career and connect historical accomplishments to the current BKB role.
Cal State LA Alumni Family Award biographySony, Warner Bros., FOX, Clear TV, Golden Boy and Triller career history
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Clear TV and Clear Channel AirportsTen year airport television agreement and programming network
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Golden Boy Chief Business OfficerProduction record, awards and media rights responsibilities
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Golden Boy Boxing on ESPNMultiyear live rights and original programming agreement
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Golden Boy and Facebook WatchLive boxing and original programming for a global audience
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Triller Fight Club appointmentPresident across business, programming, production and live events
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BKFC and DAZN partnershipThree year global broadcast agreement
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Bally's and BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing launch fully integrated 360° partnershipTechnology, venue and broadcast distribution · November 19, 2025
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BKB launches live Fight Night TikTok takeoverOfficial launch of preliminary fight distribution on TikTok · June 23, 2026
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BKB leadership appointmentThe executive record brought into BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
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Entity reference
Official identity and profiles
Who is David Tetreault?
David Tetreault is Chief Executive Officer of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, former Chief Business Officer at Golden Boy Promotions, and a veteran television, film, sports media and live events executive based in Los Angeles.
What television companies has David Tetreault worked for?
His television career includes leadership roles at Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television, 20th Century Fox and Clear TV with iHeartMedia.
What films and programs has David Tetreault produced?
His production record includes I Am Boxing, I Am Boxing 2, Off the Canvas, Mano a Mano, The Ring Report, World Championship Bound, Golden Boy Fight Night and Lineage of Greatness, plus thousands of hours of live combat sports programming.
What is David Tetreault's current role?
His current role is Chief Executive Officer of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing.
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