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James DeGale Makes Bare-Knuckle Debut Tonight in Manchester Against Matt Floyd

The former world champion returns in a new code with the BKFC 81 card airing on DAZN.

Overview

  • BKFC 81 takes place at Manchester’s AO Arena with the card scheduled to start around 6pm BST and main-event ringwalks targeted for approximately 10:30pm.
  • DAZN is broadcasting the entire event live to subscribers across available markets.
  • Organizers caution that all timings are approximate and may shift depending on how long the undercard lasts.
  • The card features crossover attractions including Aaron Chalmers vs Jack Fincham alongside a slate of domestic matchups.
  • DeGale, a 2008 Olympic gold medallist and former IBF super-middleweight champion who retired in 2019, faces Australian pro Matt Floyd after a feisty buildup marked by pointed exchanges at the press conference.