BOSTON, MA (July 28, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion and Evergreen Fenway Events hosted the ‘Heated’ Launch Press Conference for BKFC-92 Fenway Park on Tuesday afternoon at the iconic ballpark, Home of the Boston Redsox.
Set for Saturday, August 29 with the Squared Circle located at home plate, BKFC is headlined by BKFC Featherweight World Champion and #3 Ranked Pound-for-Pound Fighter ‘King’ Kai Stewart (9-0) of Great Falls, Montana, defending his title for a record sixth time against New England combat sports standout Harry ‘The Hitman’ Gigliotti (6-0, 5 KOs) of Haverhill, MA.
Just announced in the co-feature, BKFC Women’s Bantamweight World Champion and ‘The Queen of Violence’, Christine ‘The Misfit’ Ferea, (11-1), of Las Vegas, NV faces ‘The Queen of the Streets’, Sofia ‘Geisha Argentina’ Landi of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Also making his BKFC debut, former UFC Star Joe Lauzon of Bridgewater, MA battles Stash ‘The Flash’ Kuykendall of Fort Smith, AK in the welterweight division.
Below are quotes from the participants at the Launch Press Conference.
David Feldman – BKFC Founder/President
“This is a city of fighters; a city that doesn’t quit. That’s why it fits so well with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which is why I’m so proud to bring this thing here. This will be the best combat sports event that Boston has ever seen.”
“This is the fastest-pace combat sport on the planet; if you blink, you’re going to miss it. It’s relatable; everybody gets it. When you watch it, you’re going to be a fan for life, I promise you.”
“King” Kai Stewart – (9-0) – Undefeated BKFC World Featherweight Champion
“They don’t call me ‘The King’ for no reason. You guys let me break records at Hard Rock Live, I was the Main Event of the very first Dubai show as well and now, of course, the best venue we’ve done. Of course they’ll call me to do it. I’m ‘The King’ for a reason. God has blessed me so much to do this, and nobody can take it from me.”
“I don’t see the talent up here that I guess locals see. I see a lot of people pretending. Harry is doing OK, but it’s just his second fight in the big leagues.”
Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti – (6-0) – Undefeated BKFC Featherweight Contender
“I’m not impressed by Kai Stewart at all. Out with the old, in with the new … Kai Stewart’s reign is about to come to an end. He’s in for a long night, and he’s going to be handing that belt over to me.”
“I get to embarrass the kid right here with my family. It’s awesome.”
Joe Lauzon – Former UFC Star, BKFC Premiere at Fenway Park
“I’m so excited to fight at Fenway … I’m excited about the entire thing. It’s a great feeling to be fighting at home.”
“I’m going to try to get in and out as soon as possible. I’ve seen the damage that happens, and I don’t want to take any shots I don’t have to. I’m going to get in there and blitz.”
“Slippery Pete” Barrett – (2-0) Undefeated BKFC Lightweight Prospect
“To fight at Fenway is the pinnacle of a New England fighter’s career. I’ve watched countless games at the stadium; I’ve worked security here. When they said it was at home plate, my mind was blown.”
“Fighting bare knuckle is scary. But having Fenway Park be the venue that we’re fighting at is a whole different level. I get goosebumps thinking about walking out on the field right now. Mr. Feldman, thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of this event.”
Rico DiSciullo – (4-0) – Undefeated BKFC Featherweight Contender
“I came here to be a World Champion. I’ve knocked out everybody they’ve put in front of me. I’ve got 15, 16 knockdowns in four fights, all knockouts … I choose to give the fans what they want. If it’s not a knockout, it’s not a win for me. Whoever has the belt at 145, that’s where I’m going. I’m not here to make friends; I’m here to be a World Champion.”
Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey – (4-2) – BKFC Middleweight Contender
“This is a huge opportunity for me. Every fight I’ve gotten better and better, making bigger statements. I’m one of the best guys in the division. There’s a lot of eyes on this event and, with a knockout, it will do big things for me.”
Guilherme Viana – (2-1) – BKFC Ironweight Prospect
“I lost my last fight, but I’m super excited to be a part of this historic event. I’m super proud to be here. I’ve trained my whole life, and I’m ready for this moment.”
Shane “Suga” Jordan – (0-0-1) – BKFC Bantamweight Prospect
“David Feldman, thank you for the opportunity to be here. It’s iconic to be fighting at Fenway Park.”
Robinson “Wolf” Perez – Ironweight Prospect, BKFC Premiere at Fenway Park
“I’m going to drop you. You over here fighting nobodies, but this is the ‘Wolf Show.’ Lorenzo Hunt, I’m coming for you, baby. Lorenzo Hunt, hold my belt.”
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Fighting in the women’s strawweight division, BKFC Fan Favorite, Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling, (6-4), of Rock Hill, SC battles Kat Paprocki, (2-1), of Westminster, CO.
Competing in the Ironweight Division, Brazil’s Guilherme Viana, (2-1), clashes with BKFC debuting Robinson ‘The Wolf’ Perez, of Southbridge, MA.
Undefeated featherweights will fight as Rico DiSciullo, (4-0), of Somerville, MA faces Tray ‘Big Dogg’ Martin, (2-0), of Moberly, MO.
Fighting in the middleweight division, Springfield, MA native Pat ‘The Gorilla Ninja’ Casey,
(4-2), of Great Falls, MT hits the squared circle against Dallas Davison, (5-4).
Lightweight ‘Slippery’ Peter Barrett, (2-0), of Plymouth, MA battles Elijah ‘The Buffalo Soldier’ Harris, (2-2), of Shippensburg, PA.
Bantamweight prospect Shane ‘Suga’ Jordan, (0-0-1), of Los Angeles, CA faces Joby ‘Jobywankenobi’ Steffensmeier, (1-1), of Davenport, IA.
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Tickets for BKFC-92 can be purchased online at Redsox.com/BKFC. Mastercard is the preferred payment method of Evergreen Fenway Events.
About the Main Event Fighters
Kai Stewart first came to BKFC’s attention through the promotion’s national tryouts for bare-knuckle fighters and is truly a homegrown superstar. The 26-year-old returns to battle following his dominant victory over previously undefeated European Champion Nico Gaffie on March 20, 2026, thrilling the sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. Stewart also holds exciting world title victories over top rated contenders; Tommy Strydom (BKFC-72), Jimmy Rivera, Bryan Duran (BKFC-62) and Howard Davis (BKFC-56).
Following a four-year run in professional boxing compiling a 9-5 record, the 31-year-old Harry Gigliotti started his stellar, undefeated run in bare-knuckle fighting in December 2023. Making his highly anticipated BKFC debut on March 28, 2026, the hard-hitting Gigliotti defeated veteran Timothy Mason in the second round with a show-stopping knockout in front of his huge legion of supporters at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
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