2014 through October 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026
Current reporting on David Tetreault's leadership, BKB's media strategy, major talent, international expansion and push to make bare knuckle boxing a mainstream global sports property.
The building record, in public: coverage from 2014 to today — the deals, the launches and the growth of BKB, as the press reported them.
BKB Biloxi · BKB 55 Cardiff · BKB 56 Los Angeles · BKB 57 London · BKB 58 Miami · BKB 59 Tijuana · BKB 60 Newcastle
138 coverage items
Reports Hank Lundy versus Jairo Santos for the Dover main event on November 20.
Covers Jade Masson Wong’s promotional debut against Monica Franco on the Dover card.
Details the announced Dover lineup and coverage through Bally Sports Live, BallySports.com and Stadium.
An original interview on Selby’s conditioning, recovery and ambitions in BKB.
Explores Rolando Dy’s boxing ambitions and possible future BKB opponents. No next matchup is confirmed.
A Croatian language feature on Martinjak’s preparations with Ivan Bertić and Mario Jagatić for BKB 61.
An exclusive interview on Dy’s interest in LT Nelson, Victor Ortiz and Adel Altamimi. These are potential matchups.
Altamimi discusses his BKB 60 comeback, Chris Pratt’s private message and a possible Ortiz matchup.
A Newcastle fight week interview about BKB’s roster and growth ambitions. Recorded before BKB 60 and published afterward.
Davies offers his perspective on BKB and his interest in seeing Fury and Joshua in bare knuckle. His comments express opinion.
Victor Ortiz, Paulie Malignaggi set for Bare Knuckle Boxing clash; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Dream fight finally happens: Ortiz vs. Malignaggi set for bare knuckle showdown; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Reports Dy’s preference for Victor Ortiz after BKB 60 and his reaction to Adel Altamimi. No bout is confirmed.
Discusses a potential Ryan Garcia ambassador role and separate talks with Sean Garcia. No agreement or fight is confirmed.
Reports Dada’s interest in a special attraction appearance. His comments do not establish a booking or medical clearance.
An executive interview on potential athlete relationships and future markets. Exploratory conversations are not confirmed agreements.
Nate Diaz could fight a beloved boxer in an epic bare-knuckle showdown; David M. Tetreault quoted at BKB 60.
Former world champions Victor Ortiz and Paulie Malignaggi set for blockbuster showdown at BKB 62 in Los Angeles; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Covers Malignaggi’s opinion on the Trigon and clinching. His proposals do not represent an announced rule change.
The partnership launches with Newcastle coverage and expands BKB distribution across Mexico and Latin America.
BKB partners with TV Azteca for Mexico and Latin America distribution; David M. Tetreault quoted.
A newsroom discussion of BKB’s growth, safety debate and commercial outlook, including reported broadcaster equity considerations.
BKB lands TV Azteca partnership; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB continues Mexican expansion with TV Azteca broadcast deal; chief executive David M. Tetreault quoted.
Jonathan Rest reports on BKB’s media rights strategy.
BKB and Ryan Garcia link up, leaving fans guessing at future plans; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Former world champion boxers to face off in bare-knuckle fight; David M. Tetreault quoted, including the Fury conversations.
"Like a dog fight": the gory rise of bare knuckle boxing and the plan to lure Tyson Fury; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB vs. BKFC: building bare-knuckle specialists; David M. Tetreault interviewed.
Former Terence Crawford challenger Hank Lundy is heading to Bare Knuckle Boxing; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Lundy signs with BKB after Crawford title shot; dedicated "What BKB CEO Said" section.
Former world title challenging boxer Hank Lundy signs up for BKB debut on November 20.
Hammerin' Hank Lundy set for BKB debut at Bally's Dover on November 20; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Hammerin' Hank Lundy to make BKB debut; David M. Tetreault quoted.
The broadcaster previews Rolando Dy versus Scott McHugh and explains its Spanish language viewing options for BKB 60.
Former boxing world champion Lee Selby set for bare-knuckle return; David M. Tetreault quoted.
"London is the perfect stage": David M. Tetreault explains why Lee Selby's BKB 61 return is so significant.
Welsh world champion to headline at the O2 in November; David M. Tetreault quoted.
"Lightning" Lee Selby back in the Trigon for BKB 61 London main event; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Former boxing world champion Lee Selby makes BKB return at BKB 61 in London; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Why BKB is going all in on Mexico with Tijuana's BKB 59 card; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Podmore and Fernandez encapsulate how BKB brings a global stage; David M. Tetreault quoted in the BKB 59 build-up.
David M. Tetreault explains why JoJo Diaz's UK debut gives BKB 60 a different feel.
Interview: BKB's David M. Tetreault on combat sports' value proposition.
BKB CEO confirms conversations for Tyson Fury to fight bare-knuckle.
Tyson Fury teases BKB switch (Fury speaking with CEO David M. Tetreault).
BKB CEO David M. Tetreault explains Mick Terrill main event change for Newcastle card.
The Zanfer Promotions partnership, Tijuana debut and next stage of Latin American expansion.
BKB CEO calls for Matchroom, Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy co-promotional efforts.
"Show me the money": Tyson Fury teases BKB switch as he meets CEO David M. Tetreault.
Cageside Press on event week leadership and a late heavyweight title fight change in Miami.
Trujillo earns ninth career knockout to defend heavyweight crown at BKB 58; David M. Tetreault quoted.
A direct conversation about fighter opportunity, BKB's identity and the path to mainstream scale.
El Pelotazo Ahora interview featuring David M. Tetreault on Gustavo Trujillo vs Mick Terrill at BKB 58.
Forbes reports on the fast moving BKB 58 heavyweight main event.
BKB 58 experiences seismic shift as Trujillo now fights Terrill on days' notice; David M. Tetreault quoted.
How BKB is using live social video to reach a younger generation of fight fans.
A career profile connecting Sony, Warner Bros., FOX, Golden Boy and Triller to the BKB strategy.
BKB takes over Newcastle for the first time as Mick Terrill headlines BKB 60; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Bloody Elbow reports on BKB's watch time, platform strategy and digital audience growth.
Forbes previews BKB's Miami card and broadcast information.
BKB continues to strengthen roster with key re-signings and notable new additions; David M. Tetreault quoted.
The roster, broadcast and event choices behind BKB's wider international proposition.
BKB announces signing of second-generation star Sharif Rahman to a multi-fight deal; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Michael Gallagher examines BKB’s mainstream growth and TikTok programming.
LowKick MMA on the talent, content and distribution thesis.
Can BKB challenge BKFC bare knuckle dominance; David M. Tetreault named.
Historical announcement for the completed Tijuana show.
The Ring covers the promotion's first major move into the Mexican market.
Bare Knuckle Boxing y Zanfer impulsan la expansión del boxeo a puño limpio en México; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB 59 championship doubleheader booked for September 19 in Mexico; David M. Tetreault quoted.
A profile of Tetreault's move from studio television and entertainment into combat sports leadership.
Opinion: BKB's fast-moving success is taking over the bare-knuckle world; David M. Tetreault named in the leadership team.
A detailed post Los Angeles interview on the four city summer tour and company strategy.
David M. Tetreault BKB 57 interview.
BKB CEO David M. Tetreault reveals talks with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
BKB's "athlete first" plan that sets them up to claim bare knuckle boxing's top spot; David M. Tetreault quoted at length.
Coverage of BKB’s TikTok LIVE programming and audience growth.
Sideline Moves: Loren Mack joins BKB as CMO and EVP of strategy; CEO David M. Tetreault named.
Forbes on the sports franchise model, storytelling and digital audience.
The Ring examines the major companies and executives shaping the category.
MMA Mania reports a key addition to the BKB executive leadership team.
Loren Mack, exejecutivo de la PFL, se une a BKB como director de marketing y vicepresidente ejecutivo de estrategia; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Ernesto Amador column: "Cuando México se quite los guantes…" — names David M. Tetreault on Mexico as a pillar of BKB's expansion.
JoJo Diaz BKB 56 Los Angeles debut signing; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB signs former boxing world champion for Los Angeles debut; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Vargas brothers headed to United Kingdom for BKB debuts; David M. Tetreault quoted.
MMA Mania tracks the promotion's international market expansion.
BKB announces signing of former UFC title contender Aspen Ladd to a multi-fight deal; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB launches Live Fight Night TikTok takeover; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Why world champion Selby is taking the gloves off; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB launches the Summer of BKB, a gladiatorial world tour; David M. Tetreault quoted.
A major heavyweight roster move ahead of the London summer card.
BKB appoints Will Wright as Chief Operating Officer; CEO David M. Tetreault quoted — the hire reunites the pair who built Golden Boy's media division and the DAZN partnership.
Paulie Malignaggi partners with Ricky Hatton Foundation ahead of Manchester title fight; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Lee Selby announced for big bare knuckle debut at BKB 55; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Former world champion Selby to make bare knuckle boxing debut in Cardiff; David M. Tetreault signing quote.
Fernando Jr. y Amado Vargas firman contratos con BKB; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB signs two sons of legendary former world champion Fernando Vargas; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Ex campeón Alfredo "El Perro" Angulo llega a BKB; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Bare Knuckle Boxing CEO talks about the league's international growth.
The former WBC champion joins BKB ahead of his Los Angeles debut.
BKB announces signing of boxing legend Victor Ortiz; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB CEO David M. Tetreault has had conversations with Oleksandr Usyk's team.
Paulie Malignaggi books BKB title fight after overcoming gruesome injury; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Podcast: BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing's plan to become a $1bn company.
Paulie Malignaggi to challenge Rolando Dy for the BKB world title in Manchester; David M. Tetreault quoted.
BKB strengthens UK presence with the acquisition of Bad To The Bone; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Four title fights to headline BKB's historic 50th show in Miami; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Bally's and BKB launch fully integrated 360° partnership in technology, venue and broadcast distribution; David M. Tetreault quoted.
¿Usyk podría estar en un evento de Bare Knuckle?; David M. Tetreault quoted on the Usyk conversations.
Golden Boy alums added as CBO and Creative Director; creation of the 360° content studio, announced by CEO David M. Tetreault.
BKB and Telemundo strike multi-fight deal for Telemundo Deportes Ahora; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Veteran media and entertainment executive David M. Tetreault named President of Lights Out Productions, parent company of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing (appointment release; also carried in Sports Business Journal's Executive Transactions, May 23, 2025).
David M. Tetreault '89, '94 received the 2024 Alumni Family Award; the university's full official career biography.
Pacquiao and DK Yoo release The Showdown NFT Collection ahead of the Seoul exhibition; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Triller Fight Club: Jonathan Escobedo vs. Misael Cabrera card guide; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Triller Fight Club presents the WBC International Lightweight Championship, Acapulco; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Tommy Morrison and Mike Tyson sons part of Triller Fight Club tonight; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Triller Fight Club date, start time, odds, schedule and card for Lineage of Greatness II; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Manny Pacquiao breaks new ground as head-to-head hologram; David M. Tetreault quoted at the Los Angeles press conference.
Sons of Tommy Morrison and Roberto Duran top October 22 Triller event; David M. Tetreault quoted.
Andy Ruiz vs. Tyrone Spong tops Triller card on July 16 in Mexico; David M. Tetreault quoted as President, Triller Fight Club.
Boxing Buzz: Triller announces David M. Tetreault joins Triller Fight Club as President.
David M. Tetreault joins Triller Fight Club as President.
Golden Boy restructures staff: David M. Tetreault elevated to Chief Business Officer and equity partner.
Bally's Fight Night events use a Mortal Kombat-esque health bar; David M. Tetreault named as the executive who brokered Golden Boy's Bally's deal.
Golden Boy wins 4 Telly Awards in third consecutive year (41st Annual); David M. Tetreault quoted.
Golden Boy unveils digital content initiative; David M. Tetreault quoted as EVP, with DAZN and Facebook Watch named as partners.
Golden Boy awarded 4 Telly Awards (40th Annual); David M. Tetreault quoted.
How ex-ESPN chief John Skipper got Golden Boy's Canelo deal done; the LABJ account of the same negotiation, naming David M. Tetreault.
"John Skipper's 'Golden' moment": the inside account of the Golden Boy–DAZN negotiation, naming David M. Tetreault throughout.
De La Hoya details Golden Boy's future and the business of boxing; David M. Tetreault named as EVP of media and entertainment.
Golden Boy Media and Entertainment awarded 4 Telly Awards (39th Annual); David M. Tetreault quoted.
After a breakout 2017, Golden Boy heads back into the ring; David M. Tetreault named and quoted on the ESPN partnership and production.
"Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN" begins partnership in March; David M. Tetreault quoted as VP, Golden Boy Media and Entertainment.
"Startup claims fix for terminal boredom": the ClearTV airport-television venture, naming David M. Tetreault.
Clear Channel Airports inks 10-year ClearVision deal; ClearTV Media to continue bringing network television to airports. The release names David M. Tetreault (Clear TV).
Completed show results, weigh-ins and event announcements are collected in the show media archive.
· Insider Sport
Commentary by David M. Tetreault, published by Insider Sport.
David M. Tetreault is the Chief Executive Officer of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. A brand expert who served as SVP Marketing at 20th Century Fox, with marketing leadership across Sony, Warner Bros. and Fox, he later became Chief Business Officer of Golden Boy Promotions and President of Triller Sports. He teaches graduate courses at the University of San Francisco and Cal State LA, and is the founder of ExodusCQ and of CQ, the Competitive Quotient. Fighter first. Built like a franchise.
David M. Tetreault is the Chief Executive Officer of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, which he is building like a franchise — 60 numbered events staged across more than 35 countries. A brand expert and SVP Marketing at 20th Century Fox, with marketing leadership across Sony, Warner Bros. and Fox during his studio television years, Tetreault moved into combat sports as Chief Business Officer of Golden Boy Promotions, where he led the 2018 DAZN negotiation, at the time the richest deal in boxing history, and later served as President of Triller Sports. His work has earned 12 Telly Awards. Tetreault teaches graduate courses at the University of San Francisco and California State University, Los Angeles. He is the founder of ExodusCQ, a sports business consultancy, and of CQ, the Competitive Quotient — a framework for measuring how competitors read, decide and adapt, now live as the TradeCQ prediction game. Fighter first. Built like a franchise.