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BKFC's Bruise Cruise Fight Card Unveiled
BKFC's first live cruise ship boxing event features Kai Stewart vs. Bryan Duran II.
In brief
BKFC's first live cruise ship boxing event features Kai Stewart vs. Bryan Duran II. BKFC announces Bruise Cruise fight card with Stewart defending title against Duran on Jan 23, 2027. Originally reported by KO On SI.
First-ever cruise ship fight card
The first-ever fight card to take place on a live cruise ship is finally official.
BKFSea Bruise Cruise details
Now just three months away, the BKFSea Bruise Cruise is about ready to set sail on its three-day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
Kai Stewart headlines event
BKFC featherweight champion Kai Stewart headlines the event in a title fight rematch against No. 2-ranked contender Bryan Duran.
Stewart vs Duran 2
Stewart vs. Duran 2 tops an initial seven-fight card for the Jan. 23, 2027, event.
Stewart's recent fight
Stewart, the promotion's No. 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, just fought in August, notching his fifth successful title defense with a unanimous decision win over Harry Gigliotti at Fenway Park.
Duran's recent fight
Duran fought one month later, improving to 9-1-1 with a dominant decision win over Felony Charles Bennett.
Stewart vs Duran history
Stewart and Duran initially met on June 21, 2024, in the former's second title defense. 'King' outlanded 'El Gallo' 127-91 and scored a knockdown in the fourth round to sweep the scorecards.
George Thorpe co-main event
British welterweight George Thorpe is currently featured in the co-main event against Australian Josh Kuhne.
Josh Kuhne background
Kuhne just made his bare-knuckle debut in April but is already 2-0 after fighting in each of the BKFC's first two events in Australia.
Nathan Rivera undercard
Featherweight prospect Nathan Rivera also returns on the undercard, where he will seek a rebound victory over the unpredictable Brandon Meneses.
The key point
BKFC announces Bruise Cruise fight card with Stewart defending title against Duran on Jan 23, 2027.
