Ken Shamrock’s Valor Bare Knuckle promotion has returned with its first show since 2019, and despite the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shamrock and his team never considered shutting down the promotion, with hopes that the second event will benefit from a major sports weekend in Jacksonville, featuring a main event between Lavar Johnson and Travis Wiuff.
Ken Shamrock’s bare-knuckle boxing promotion, Valor Bare Knuckle (VBK), is making a comeback after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, VBK 2, will be held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Despite the setbacks faced during the pandemic, Shamrock and his team remained determined to continue the promotion. They focused on building structure within their business and creating apps for streaming fights. Shamrock emphasized the importance of having a fan base and providing fans with what they want to see.
After the success of VBK 1, Shamrock sees the upcoming event as an opportunity for the promotion to benefit from the major sports weekend in Jacksonville. One fighter had to bow out of the main event, leading to a change in the lineup. Lavar Johnson, known for his knockout power, will face fellow veteran Travis Wiuff, who has a vast amount of experience in combat sports. Shamrock commends Johnson for his resilience and the respect he shows both inside and outside the ring.
Johnson’s knockout abilities have always been respected, with the majority of his wins coming by way of knockout. Shamrock believes that Johnson would have become an even bigger star if he had the option to compete in bare-knuckle boxing earlier in his career. Wiuff, on the other hand, is known for being a smart fighter with the ability to strategically move and set up his punches. The fight between Johnson and Wiuff is expected to be highly competitive.
Tickets for VBK 2 are available now, and a live stream of the event can be accessed through the Valor BK official website. The event promises to deliver exciting fights and entertainment for the fans.