BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, announced the signing of undefeated boxer and social media star Anthony Vargas to a multi-fight deal during an open workout event at Humble Warrior Gym in Los Angeles today.
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California, Vargas rose to prominence as a social media influencer, amassing a combined 14.5 million followers on TikTok and YouTube. The 26-year old eventually decided to enter the world of boxing, making his debut in 2024 with a unanimous decision win over Jeremy Park. He followed that up with a stoppage win against Irvin Arnoldo Arevalo Chavez in 2025, and then a third-round TKO win over Angel Antonio Mora Bernardino in June of 2026. Now, Vargas is ready to drop the gloves and step into the Trigon.
“Bare knuckle is more suited to my style. I feel like I can get the job done faster without gloves than I can with traditional boxing. I’m excited for my BKB debut. I don’t have an opponent yet but it doesn’t really matter – whoever they throw at me, I’ll be ready. I’m here to win. Right now it’s all about the preparation and I’m not thinking about anything besides what I need to do in the gym every day to get better. But once that bell rings and I flip that switch, it’s game on,” said Anthony Vargas.
Committed to his growth and development as a prize fighter, Vargas sharpens his tools at The Shop Strength and Fitness in Montclair, California, under experienced head coach and former pro boxer Eric Garcia. Garcia himself has worked alongside some of the best boxers in the world including world champions like Timothy Bradley, Shane Mosely, Antonio Diaz, and Riddick Bowe, among others.
“Anthony Vargas has the potential to make an impact in bare knuckle boxing, and we’re excited to welcome him to BKB. He has already shown he can build a following outside the ring while developing his skills as a young boxer, and now he has the opportunity to prove himself in one of the most demanding formats in combat sports. We believe in bringing fresh talent and new personalities into BKB, and we look forward to seeing Anthony embrace the challenge and show fans what he can do inside the Trigon,” said BKB Founder Mike Vazquez.
“Anthony Vargas is an exciting signing for BKB. He brings a growing profile, an unbeaten professional boxing record, and the confidence to take on the unique challenge of bare knuckle boxing. We’re always looking for fighters who can bring something new to the sport, both inside and outside the Trigon, and Anthony has the potential to make an impact as he begins this next chapter of his career,” said BKB CEO David Tetreault.
Vargas is just the latest addition to a rapidly-growing roster of more than 200 world-class fighters from across over 30 countries, further cementing BKB’s status as the world’s largest bare knuckle boxing organization in the world.
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