Dave Feldman, the founder and President of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), has brought a new level of excitement to the world of combat sports with his organization’s unique format. With bare-knuckle boxing as its focus, BKFC has gained popularity among fans since its founding in 2018. Feldman’s passion for combat sports has driven his success in creating this one-of-a-kind organization.
Despite his success with BKFC, Feldman has a diverse background. He worked in real estate and finance before following his passion for combat sports, promoting boxing and MMA events for many years.
When he saw the rise in popularity of bare-knuckle boxing, he knew it was time to create an organization that focused solely on this sport.
This led to the birth of BKFC, which has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the combat sports world.
Under Feldman’s leadership, BKFC has grown exponentially, attracting top fighters and hosting high-profile events such as the historic bout between Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi in 2019.
With Feldman’s vision and dedication, BKFC is set to continue its rapid growth and establish itself as a major player in the combat sports landscape. Fans can look forward to more thrilling and exciting events from BKFC in the years to come.
Dave Feldman and his struggles
The 41st event of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) took place today. However, it was not always smooth sailing for its founder, Dave Feldman. Battling cancer at one point, he found himself on the verge of ending his life by jumping into the Delaware River.
However, Feldman remembered his father’s words that he is not a quitter, and the image of his mother in a wheelchair. This gave him the strength to push forward and create a successful organization like BKFC.
He said,
“I made a video of myself crying into the phone, saying ‘I’m at the worst place in my life, and I’m never going to be in this place again.”
Feldman’s battle with cancer was not easy, but he persevered and used his experiences as motivation to keep going. His father’s words and his mother’s image reminded him of his inner strength, and he decided to fight through the tough times.
Today, BKFC is a highly successful combat sports organization, and its success is a testament to Feldman’s determination and resilience.
Feldman and his fight club
Despite the lack of support from many athletic state commissions, Dave Feldman was determined to make Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) a success. He was not willing to give up on his vision, and he was willing to take risks to keep the organization going.
He said, “We went underground with bare-knuckle fights for about five, or six years, where Esquire, Men’s Journal did stories on them. I had to risk everything to get this thing off the ground. Think about the movie Fight Club, well, this was like the real-life version of that.”
Feldman’s dedication to BKFC led him to take unconventional measures to ensure its survival. He had to resort to underground events, similar to the ones depicted in the movie “Fight Club,” in order to keep the promotion running.
It was a risky move, but it paid off, and BKFC continued to gain popularity among combat sports fans. Feldman’s perseverance and willingness to take risks are a testament to his commitment to making BKFC a success.
