Boxing Developments: June 21, 2025
On June 21, 2025, notable boxing developments came from various promotional organizations, spearheaded by Paco Presents who reported on the results from the main event held in Long Beach.
Main Event: David Stevens vs. Petr Khamukov
David “Dynamite” Stevens, hailing from Reading, PA, faced off against Russian Olympian Petr “The Surgeon” Khamukov in a thrilling super middleweight bout. The matchup, part of the DAZN-broadcasted ‘LA Friday Night Fights 2’ at Thunder Studios, concluded with Stevens earning a unanimous decision victory with judges scoring the contest 97-93 in his favor.
The fight took time to build momentum, as both fighters remained cautious in the early rounds. By the third round, exchanges intensified, with Khamukov landing some effective shots, but Stevens quickly regained his footing in round four, boosting his activity level and operationalizing his strategy. While Khamukov attempted to employ a more aggressive approach as the fight progressed, Stevens’ strategic and powerful shots ultimately made the difference, defining his win.
After the fight, Stevens commented on his performance, acknowledging room for improvement, especially noting fatigue during the match. He stated, “The fight is won in the gym. I have to rewatch the tape. I know I made some mistakes and got a little tired in there, but I feel good.”
BKFC Announcements
Meanwhile, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) also showcased its burgeoning reputation in combat sports. It announced a new headline bout for BKFC-76, set to occur on June 21 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN. UK standout Ben “The Bomber” Bonner, in a prominent lightweight bout, will replace Franco Tenaglia, who is unable to travel due to visa problems, and will now face the highly ranked Tony “Loco” Soto.
Bonner, originally from Yorkshire, recently gained attention with a notable first-round knockout victory over Lewis Keen last November that resonated within the global fight community. Tickets for the upcoming BKFC-76 event are on sale via BKFC.com.
In further announcements from BKFC, former MMA champion Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski is set to make his debut in the co-main event against seasoned fighter Josh Copeland. Additionally, Kenzie Morrison, son of renowned heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison, is slated to launch his bare-knuckle career against Alex “Rhino” Davis, who holds a professional record of 1-0, in a matchup that underscores the depth and competitiveness of BKFC’s heavyweight division.
