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Zane said he often does boxing workouts to stay sharp and he is ready to enter the ring after the long layoff. Nguyen, who graduated from Baldwin in 2001, is excited to be in the oldest form of boxing that has made a comeback in the last few years under the BKFC mantle. WBO. “Bedford, he’s the champion for Bare Knuckle, he’s been in the UFC, a veteran just like I am,” Nguyen said from his training camp in Florida on Saturday. Dat Nguyen will be fighting for a title in what may be the biggest fight of his career. “I made nice with Bellator before I made the move to bare knuckle and made sure, I didn’t want to cut ties with (Bellator),” he said. Las Vegas, APEX, USA, MMA. Zach Zane is just glad to be fighting. … I have fought for a couple minor titles, but this is the Bare Knuckle title, world championship title.”. He says watching his friend get a big win rekindled his own love for the sport, and brought him to hit the punching bag for the first time in ten years shortly after. It was a see-saw battle for the first five rounds, but the 34-year-old Nguyen staggered Flores in round six and battered him to the canvas. “If it wasn’t for Kendall I wouldn’t be fighting probably. “I’m super excited, I feel like a little kid. WBC, WBO, WBA. It was a see-saw battle for the first five rounds, but the 34-year-old Nguyen staggered Flores in round six and battered him to the canvas. 135 lbs, Boxing. He knows the game is completely different than what he does in the MMA cage. Flores beat the count, but Nguyen pounced and brutally punished Flores until referee Lawrence Cole waved it off. WBC. Little does Kendall know that he … really introduced me to mixed martial arts.”, “I made nice with Bellator before I made the move to bare knuckle and made sure, I didn’t want to cut ties with (Bellator),”, “I wanted to make sure we were on the same page and just have good vibes … because I still want to fight MMA.”, “Bare knuckle boxing, to me there’s a timing and place for everything,”, “This is a whole different ballgame, you know, where you really see how hard you really are,”. Must Love MMA host Susan Cingari caught up with Reggie Barnett Jr. behind the scenes at BKFC 14. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Dat Nguyen is leaving his mark on the bare-knuckle boxing scene in more ways than one. * Robert Collias is at rcollias@mauinews.com. Rado Parapunov slammed a match-high 25 kills as the top-ranked University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team ... EDITOR’S NOTE: The Sports Bulletin Board is published in the Weekender. Interim Premier Boxing Champions Nabeel Ahmad photo. 147 lbs, Boxing. I feel like it’s almost my first fight or something. Dat Tan Nguyen (/ ˌ d æ t ˈ w ɪ n /; Vietnamese: Nguyễn Tấn Đạt, pronounced [ŋʷjə̌ˀn tə̌n ɗàːt]; born September 25, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.He played college football for Texas A&M University, and earned All-American honors. 168 lbs, Boxing. 140 lbs, April 17, 2021, 04:00. “I could choose to do a lot of things. Very cocky. All Rights Reserved. Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA, MMA. WBC. ... Conor McGregor claims fight with Dustin Poirier is off after Twitter tirade ... On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Vegas 23 “He’s the type that likes to bully a lot of fighters, but you know I’m a brawler, too. Dat Nguyen follows through on a punch to Miguel Flores during a super featherweight bout won by Nguyen on Feb. 21, 2017. Beating a highly regarded prospect in dominant fashion should have put … 140 lbs, Boxing. BELLATOR MMA photo, “Bare knuckle is the original form of boxing, the way it was done years ago, so I would say this is the biggest title there is, the first title that was ever sanctioned in boxing,” Nguyen said. BKFC 14 will be co-headlined by an interim 135-pound title fight between Dat Nguyen and Reggie Barnett Jr. Nguyen, a former pro boxer, will enter this fight with a 2-0 BKFC record, while Barnett is 5-1 under the BKFC banner, with his lone loss coming … Jacksonville, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, USA, Boxing. He’s had two successful fights with BKFC since joining them in 2019. “I have a passionate love for boxing. Former boxer Dat Nguyen had to endure a grueling battle for five rounds but in the end he earned a unanimous decision over Johnny Bedford to become the new BKFC bantamweight champion. Brown is 14-5 in MMA and is fighting in BKFC for the second time after winning his debut. Official biography, fight record, and exclusive photos of professional Mexican boxer Miguel Flores. Time was 1:02. Photo: Phil Lambert/BKFC Lightweight boxer Dat Nguyen scored a wild first round KO over Abdiel Velazquez in a bare-knuckle fight at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.. The official time of the stoppage was at 1:02 of round 6. 135 lbs, Boxing. Aquino has agreed to train Nguyen for his next fight. 170 lbs, April 25, 2021, 08:00. Grove has competed in UFC and Bellator, and was in BKFC 2 in 2018 shortly after the sport sprang back to life after decades in the shadows. UFC. Zane, 31, will be facing 38-year-old Martin Brown at 155 pounds. Next fight of Dat Nguyen is not determined yet. “A strong, very aggressive fighter. Copyright © Maui News | https://www.mauinews.com | 100 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 | 808-242-6363 | Ogden Newspapers | The Nutting Company, “Bedford, he’s the champion for Bare Knuckle, he’s been in the UFC, a veteran just like I am,”, “A strong, very aggressive fighter. - Nguyen is a former pro boxer with a 20-3 record. “You know, God wants me to do this right now, He wants me to stay sharp and when I go back to MMA I will be even that much more dangerous, that’s how I look at it. “This is a whole different ballgame, you know, where you really see how hard you really are,” Zane said. Little does Kendall know that he … really introduced me to mixed martial arts.”. Zane and Nguyen are following in the footsteps of Maui MMA veteran Kendall Grove, who is also a Baldwin graduate and former classmate of Nguyen. Four years have passed since Dat Nguyen was last in a boxing ring. Dat Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American boxer and bare-knuckle boxer. Training for my next fight on BKFC 14 in Miami - November 13th vs The Undefeated Johnny Bedford for his World Championship belt. Dat Nguyen has an old-school vehicle and an ambitious roadmap. So, I can box, but the way to beat this guy is — I can choose to do whatever I want, but I want to make the fight exciting, so I’m going to come forward and he’s going to have a real fight on his hands.”. Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, USA, Boxing. Where to watch live, Gvozdyk doubts in Usyk defeating Joshua now, Andrade and Williams at the final press conference, Robert Whittaker Dat Nguyen holds the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship championship belt prior to his first fight for the promotion in October 2019. Super featherweight veteran Dat Nguyen (20-3, 7 KOs) scored a stunning sixth round TKO over previously undefeated prospect Miguel Flores (21-1, 9 KOs) on Tuesday night at Silver Street Studio in Houston, Texas. Coming live at the RP Funding Center in Tampa, FL is Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s Super Bowl weekend extravaganza, Knucklemania. This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. 175 lbs, Boxing. By: Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan. “It’s for a title, Bedford is the world champion, so I’ve got to say, ‘Yes,’ this is the biggest fight of my life,” Nguyen said. At one point, he was in talks to fight … Zane hasn’t fought since Dec. 21, 2019, when he won a unanimous decision over Nainoa Dung in Bellator 236. “I wanted to make sure we were on the same page and just have good vibes … because I still want to fight MMA.”. The Flores-Nguyen fight was scheduled for 10 rounds. “It brought back feeling in me that haven’t had in a long time,” said Aquino. Dat Nguyen holds the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship championship belt prior to his first fight for the promotion in October 2019. Articles may be reproduced, provided «Ringside24.com» is cited as the source. I respect the art and I respect bare knuckle boxing. See whom Marvin Vettori should fight next after his victory over Kevin Holland in the UFC on ABC 2 headliner. Demond Nicholson. Tonight, TFN had the pleasure of attending an intimate event @ Miracle Boxing Academy in Vero Beach, FL… The event was to congratulate Dat Nguyen, who won his 20th professional fight in amazing fashion with a 6th round stoppage of previously unbeaten Miguel Flores (21-1)… “To me, it’s just new opportunities, new blessings, it’s just something new for the world to see, a different me,” Zane said. Nguyen holds an impressive pro boxing record of 20-3, earning his last bare-knuckle victory via … Zane had two scheduled fights in 2020 against Nick Newell wiped out by COVID-19 concerns. LAKELAND, Florida — Dat Nguyen vividly recalls the last time he fought in this part of town. Photo courtesy of Dat Nguyen. Kelvin Gastelum, Regis Prograis Fellow Baldwin alum Zach Zane is also on the card. “So, it really has a lot of history. Dat Nguyen made his Bare Knuckle debut against Travis Thompson at BKFC 8. Basically I will be fighting him for the title. It’s an honor to fight for this title.”, “It’s for a title, Bedford is the world champion, so I’ve got to say, ‘Yes,’ this is the biggest fight of my life,”, “To me, it’s just new opportunities, new blessings, it’s just something new for the world to see, a different me,”, “I’m super excited, I feel like a little kid. … I have fought for a couple minor titles, but this is the Bare Knuckle title, world championship title.”, “Bare knuckle is the original form of boxing, the way it was done years ago, so I would say this is the biggest title there is, the first title that was ever sanctioned in boxing,”, “So, it really has a lot of history. Martin Brown vs. Zach Zane — Brown def. 160 lbs, April 17, 2021. “Bare knuckle boxing, to me there’s a timing and place for everything,” Zane said. Zane said he is still in good standing with Bellator and wants to go back to MMA when he has the opportunity. © Ringside24.com, 2021. Basically I will be fighting him for the title. The 38-year-old Nguyen is 22-3 in his professional boxing career, including 2-0 in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship circuit. Dat Nguyen official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Bantamweight fighter from United States. Zane is making his professional boxing debut after ringing up a 14-9 record in mixed martial arts. HCMC born Dat Nguyen … Unlimited, Boxing. I got my first MMA fights because of him. By Milan Ordoñez @Mr_Ordonez Feb 9, 2021, 9:00am EST Share this story Please read the rules before posting/commenting. Unlimited, Boxing. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. It was a furious pace from the opening bell, Nguyen landing first and dropping Velazquez. Dat Nguyen took the BKFC lightweight championship from Johnny Bedford tonight at KnuckleMania, winning a tight, very competitive decision over five … WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Boxing. Christopher Diaz, Edgar Berlanga Henry by KO at 1:07 of Round One — HIGHLIGHTS! On Friday, the Baldwin High School graduate takes on Johnny Bedford for the 135-pound title at KnuckleMania in Tampa, Fla. Last fight: December 5, 2020 loss to Edurado Ramirez. Dat "Dat Be Dat" Nguyen (20-3-0) is a Pro Boxer out of Florida. r/boxing does not tolerate racism or intolerance of any kind. 135 lbs, May 29, 2021. His last moment there, a sixth round stoppage of the unbeaten Miguel Flores, was supposed to be the breakout moment he’d been working towards for more than a decade. In this scrap, Dat Nguyen will “toe the line” with Reginald Barnett Jr. Nguyen’s original opponent, undefeated bare-knuckle boxer Johnny Bedford, was pulled from the fight due to injury. 135 lbs, Povetkin discharged from hospital after Whyte fight, Bellator 257: Nemkov vs Davis II. Zach Zane locks up Nainoa Dung during their Bellator 236 fight at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on Dec. 21, 2019. Bedford by unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46) Chris Leben vs. Quentin Henry — Leben def. Dat Nguyen is not your average 37-year-old professional boxer. All he needs now is the right mix of stops to get him where he’s going. The moment came in 2016, returning to the ring for the first time in … It’s the longest I’ve gone without fighting, like over a year now.”. Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! WBO. Nguyen thrilled Houston fight fans on May 28th with an action packed eight round decision over Carlos Hernandez at the Arena Theatre, following that up with a unanimous decision win over Noe Lopez Jr. on August 22nd, in front of a huge crowd at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort in Southern California, running his current unbeaten streak to five. Interim Decision ‘Be Dat!’ By:Byron Spurlock at ringside Photography by Emily Harney - FightWireImages.com Featherweight prospect Dat “Be Dat” Nguyen continued his winning ways with a decision over a game Carlos Hernandez at Thursday’s TKO Boxing “Beat Down … Johnny Bedford vs. Dat Nguyen — Nguyen def. He will be in the co-main event on Friday’s pay-per-view card, taking on 38-year-old Johnny Bedford (23-14-1) for the 135-pound BKFC title. I could choose to box him, but like I said, he’s a brawler, he likes to come forward. - The pair of Baldwin High School graduates are on the KnuckleMania card Friday night in Tampa, Fla. The co-main event of the evening features the BKFC Bantamweight Championship between incumbent Johnny Bedford (23-14-1, 1 NC in MMA, 5-0 in BKFC) and challenger Dat Nguyen (20-3-0 in Boxing, 3-0 in BKFC). Nguyen has fielded some calls for boxing matches, but most promoters want him to take a fight on short notice with no time to prepare. Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, USA, Boxing. Access fight highlights, the latest news, revealing videos, and upcoming fight schedule for Flores, right here on PBC. Dat Nguyen (left) and Travis Thompson (right) became Facebook friends a month before their BKFC 8 fight - Photo by Phil Lambert for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Imagine you are a professional combat sports athlete and the promoter you are currently working for, calls you to notify you of your next opponent. Super featherweight veteran Dat Nguyen (20-3, 7 KOs) scored a stunning sixth round TKO over previously undefeated prospect Miguel Flores (21-1, 9 KOs) on Tuesday night at Silver Street Studio in Houston, Texas. Very cocky. - Since his win over Dung, Zane has had two scheduled Bellator fights against Nick Newell wiped out by COVID-19 concerns. The greatest professional boxer that Vietnam has ever produced has rekindled talks of making a comeback to the sport that he departed from almost 3 years ago. I got my first MMA fights because of him. Nguyen knows he will likely be in a brawl with Bedford. I’m just a martial artist.”. - Dat Nguyen triumphs Lightweight boxer Dat Nguyen (20-3, 7 KOs) won in a five-round bare-knuckle fight against MMA fighter Travis Thompson on Saturday night at Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Florida. It’s the longest I’ve gone without fighting, like over a year now.”, “I have nothing but respect for Kendall and what he’s done in the sport,”, “If it wasn’t for Kendall I wouldn’t be fighting probably. 185 lbs, April 18, 2021, 08:00. “I have nothing but respect for Kendall and what he’s done in the sport,” Zane said. Zane by TKO at 1:28 of Round Two I feel like it’s almost my first fight or something. Zane is scheduled to leave for Florida today. It’s an honor to fight for this title.”. Nguyen posted up a 20-3 boxing record before crossing over to BKFC where he now has a 2-0 record. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and is the current Lightweight Champion. Championship Dat Nguyen stepped into the bare-knuckle boxing ring with quite the resume in gloved combat. Ivan Redkach, Emanuel Navarrete Be respectful and come chat with us. Fresh off his retirement announcement over the weekend, Chris Leben is now mulling a return to fight Jake Paul. 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