BKFC Tried Signing Tyson Fury, Will Revisit Offer In Future, CEO Says

BKFC tried to sign the most significant star in boxing, actually and figuratively, just recently making a run at Tyson Fury … using the 6’9″ heavyweight champ a piece of the business to sign with the promo.

TMZ Sports spoke to David Feldman, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s president/CEO, about a few of the huge names he’s attempting to entice to his battling company … consisting of the indisputable finest heavyweight fighter worldwide.

“Look, we made a play for Tyson Fury,” Feldman stated, “But, he has three more boxing matches that he’s definitely slated to do.”

David says the offer might’ve consisted of an ownership stake for the Gypsy King … however it’s an offer Feldman isn’t deserting.

“It was a different kind of deal. I mean it was a deal where [Fury would] be involved in the growth of this thing and maybe get a piece of the company. At this time he can’t do it right now, but we’re gonna revisit that.”

There’s another battle sports star Feldman has his eye on … Nate Diaz.

Of course, Diaz won his last UFC battle, whipping Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September … and is now a totally free representative.

“Realistically, I want Nate Diaz. We weren’t allowed to make a play for him yet because he was in that UFC [exclusivity] window,” Feldman described.

As for his dream match for Nate … Feldman likes Diaz vs. UFC-fighter-turned-BKFC-fighter, Mike Perry.

FYI, in addition to Perry, they have actually likewise signed fighters like Paige VanZant, Chad Mendes and previous boxing champ Austin Trout.

BKFC struck a handle Triller previously in the year, and Feldman stated there’s going to be an increase of money in their company soon … cash he wishes to utilize to sign prominent skill.

“The funding is gonna be available. I want everybody, and I don’t mean to sound that cocky, but I want everybody. I will be in the business for every single free agent that ever comes to market now.”

Feldman thinks his org. has actually made a great deal of headway with fans worldwide … and might be one legitimate super star far from actually popping.