17-05-2025
Fights revealed for latest big bare-knuckle boxing show in west Cumbria
The fifth big bare-knuckle boxing event in west Cumbria has been announced - with some top fights in store.
WBKB V is scheduled to be held in Workington in October.
It follows the success of the previous four shows in the west of the county.
Organisers have already confirmed some of the contests that will feature on the bill.
A WBKB British middleweight title fight between Sam Peel and David Round is set to be one of the highlights.
Peel, from Workington, has impressed in two previous WBKB fights.
Now he will take on Welsh opponent Round, who has fought on the high-profile BKFC platform whilst also being an experienced MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter.
David Round, right, who has fought Carlisle's Danny Christie in the BKFC, will be fighting at WBKB V in Workington in October (Image: BKFC)
Announcing the 5x2 minute round fight, WBKB said of home town favourite Peel: "Many observers believe him to be one of if not the best middleweight outside of the big two organisations, and now is his time to prove that.
"Peel is a tough, talented fighter and still unbeaten across his pro MMA and BK career, who is happy to take on all-comers.
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"He has earned the right to now challenge for a title to cement his standing in the sport."
Another title fight on the card will see Sandra Rees take on Dani Ashfield for the female featherweight title.
Annan boxer Rees, known as 'the Tartan Witch', successfully fought at WBKB III and now takes on Deeside's bare-knuckle veteran Ashfield, who is also currently training for her UK debut in lethwei, known as Burmese boxing.
WBKB V organisers have also confirmed a rematch between Martin Smith and Sam Blakesley, who met in a ferocious contest at WBKB IV in April.
They will go head to head again for the WBKB British featherweight title.
WBKB V will be held at the Fibrus Community Stadium in Workington on Saturday, October 4. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, June 1.
