DOVER, DELAWARE, 28 Oktober 2026 — BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, organisasi tinju tangan kosong profesional terbesar di dunia, mengumumkan kepulangan bintang yang sedang meningkat naik, Jesse “The Reaper” Sparks (2-0, 2 KO), ke gelanggang Trigon menerusi acara Bally’s Fightnight by BKB pada Jumaat, 20 November ini di Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, Dover, Delaware.
Sparks bakal berdepan cabaran getir daripada seorang lagi petinju berkuasa tinggi, Richard “Silverback” Carmack (2-1, 2 KO), dalam pertarungan kategori super heavyweight.
Antara petarung yang paling digeruni dalam senarai BKB, Sparks memulakan karier tinju tangan kosong profesionalnya dengan cemerlang apabila memenangi kedua-dua pertarungan menerusi kemenangan kalah mati (KO) dalam tempoh keseluruhan hanya 53 saat. Dengan rekod tanpa kalah 2-0, “The Reaper” berhasrat meneruskan momentum tersebut dengan satu lagi persembahan meyakinkan di Dover.
“Saya bukan datang ke Dover untuk bertarung sehingga tamat pusingan atau menyerahkan keputusan kepada pengadil. Saya sentiasa mencari peluang untuk menamatkan pertarungan. Carmack ialah lawan saya yang seterusnya, dan saya sedang membuat persiapan untuk membawa kuasa pukulan yang sama yang membawa saya ke tahap ini. Sebaik sahaja loceng dibunyikan, saya akan terus menyerangnya,” kata Jesse Sparks.
Carmack pula bertekad untuk menyekat kebangkitan Sparks. Beliau turut memenangi kedua-dua pertarungan tinju tangan kosongnya menerusi KO. Sebagai bekas Juara Heavyweight Mid West Amerika Syarikat dengan 16 kemenangan dalam tinju profesional, Carmack membawa pengalaman luas ke pertarungan ini dan berhasrat menggunakan kelebihan tersebut untuk menghentikan kemaraan antara prospek paling berbahaya dalam senarai BKB.
“Saya tidak melangkah masuk ke gelanggang Trigon sekadar mahu menjadi satu lagi nama dalam rekod kemenangan Sparks. Saya datang untuk menang dan, jika peluang terbuka, saya akan menamatkan pertarungan ini. Dia masih belum tewas, tetapi keadaan itu boleh berubah dengan pantas apabila dia berhadapan dengan saya,” kata Richard Carmack.
Pertarungan super heavyweight ini menambah satu lagi aksi menarik dalam senarai perlawanan di Dover. Acara utama bakal menyaksikan bekas pencabar Kejuaraan Dunia WBO Junior Welterweight, “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, membuat penampilan sulung dalam tinju tangan kosong menentang seorang lagi pendatang baharu, Jairo “Almighty” Santos, dalam pertarungan utama kategori welterweight.
Sementara itu, Kylle McMillan akan bertemu James “Get Down” Brown dalam pertarungan kedua utama kategori welterweight.
BKB turut mengumumkan bahawa pertarungan yang dijadualkan sebelum ini antara Jade “Evil Smile” Masson-Wong dengan Monica “Fearless” Franco tidak akan berlangsung dalam acara Bally’s Fightnight by BKB di Dover.
Senarai perlawanan terkini Bally’s Fightnight by BKB – Dover
Lokasi: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Tarikh: 20 November 2026
Masa: 7 malam ET / 4 petang PT
Saluran siaran:
- Bally Sports Live (Amerika Syarikat)
- Stadium (Amerika Syarikat)
- Saluran FAST EstrellaTV (Amerika Syarikat – bahasa Sepanyol)
- TV Azteca (Mexico dan Amerika Latin)
Pertarungan utama – Welterweight
- Hank Lundy (0-0) menentang Jairo Santos (0-0)
Pertarungan kedua utama – Welterweight
- Kylle McMillan (3-1, 2 KO) menentang James Brown (5-1, 3 KO)
Super Heavyweight
- Jesse Sparks (2-0, 2 KO) menentang Richard Carmack (2-1, 2 KO)
Super Featherweight
- Albert El Zaibak (0-0) menentang Triston Harrison (0-1)
Heavyweight
- Branden Smith (2-0, 2 KO) menentang Braxton Smith (1-1, 1 KO)
RISING STAR JESSE SPARKS FACES RICHARD CARMACK AT BALLY’S FIGHTNIGHT BY BKB IN DOVER
DOVER, DELAWARE (October 28, 2026) — BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, has announced the return of fast-rising star Jesse “The Reaper” Sparks (2-0, 2 KOs) to the Trigon at Bally’s Fightnight by BKB on Friday, November 20 at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Dover, Delaware. Sparks takes on a tough test in fellow heavy-hitter Richard “Silverback” Carmack (2-1, 2 KOs) in a super heavyweight showdown.
One of the most feared fighters on the BKB roster, Sparks has made an explosive start to his bare knuckle boxing career, winning both of his professional bouts by knockout in a combined 53 seconds. Undefeated at 2-0, “The Reaper” will look to keep his momentum going with another statement-making performance in Dover.
“I’m not coming to Dover to go the distance or leave anything to the judges. I’m always looking for the finish. Carmack is next, and I’m preparing to bring the same power that got me here. When that bell rings, I’m going after him,” said Jesse Sparks.
Looking to derail Sparks’ hype train is Carmack, who has also won both of his bare knuckle boxing bouts by knockout. A former USA Mid West Heavyweight Champion with 16 professional boxing victories, Carmack brings a wealth of experience into the matchup and will look to use it to halt the rise of one of the roster’s most dangerous prospects.
“I’m not stepping into the Trigon just to be another name on Sparks’ record. I’m coming to win, and if the opportunity is there, I’m going to finish the fight. He’s undefeated, but that can change in a hurry when he’s standing across from me,” said Richard Carmack.
This super heavyweight showdown adds another compelling matchup to the Dover card, which is headlined by former WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship contender “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, who makes his bare knuckle boxing debut against fellow newcomer Jairo “Almighty” Santos in the welterweight main event, while Kylle McMillan and James “Get Down” Brown meet in the welterweight co-main event.
BKB also announced that the previously scheduled bout between Jade “Evil Smile” Masson-Wong and Monica “Fearless” Franco will no longer take place at Bally’s Fightnight by BKB in Dover.
The updated fight card for
Bally’s Fightnight by BKB in Dover is listed below. Additional bouts may be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit
bkbbareknuckle.com.
BKB’s fully-integrated, 360-degree partnership with Bally’s brings the sport to new audiences through live events at Bally’s properties across the United States. Bally’s Fightnight by BKB combines Bally’s venues, proprietary ForceIQ
TM punch sensor technology and exclusive broadcast distribution to create an integrated combat entertainment experience, with sensors capturing punch volume, type and impact force in real time. The Dover fight card will be broadcast exclusively on Bally’s digital platforms, including
Bally Sports Live apps on phones and TVs,
ballysports.com and Stadium free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel.
The partnership launched successfully with the first Bally’s Fightnight by BKB event in January at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, and is set to return there for another exciting night of fights on Friday, October 23. The inaugural Dover event continues the partnership’s expansion to Bally’s properties across the United States.
UPDATED Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Dover Fight Card
Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
November 20 | 7PM ET | 4PM PT
Bally Sports Live (U.S.) | Stadium (U.S.) | EstrellaTV FAST channels (U.S-Spanish Language) | TV Azteca (Mexico & Latin America)
Welterweight Main Event: Hank Lundy (0-0) vs. Jairo Santos (0-0)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Kylle McMillan (3-1, 2 KOs) vs. James Brown (5-1, 3 KOs)
Super Heavyweight: Jesse Sparks (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Richard Carmack (2-1, 2 KOs)
Super Featherweight: Albert El Zaibak (0-0) vs. Triston Harrison (0-1)
Heavyweight: Branden Smith (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Braxton Smith (1-1, 1 KO)
