BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Features Alvarez, Stephens Fight in Philadelphia

BKFC KnuckleMania 5, headlined by former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez facing off against Jeremy Stephens, is set to take place on January 25, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Alvarez, who has a storied career in MMA, enters this bare-knuckle boxing match with a record of 1-1 in BKFC, while Stephens remains undefeated at 2-0. The event will start at 8:00 PM ET, with the main fight expected around 11:30 PM ET, and it will be streamed live on DAZN in the US, UK, and Canada. Alvarez expressed determination to impress his hometown fans, feeling he has a lot to prove after a mixed performance in his previous bouts. The fight will also feature a heavyweight title defense by Mick Terrill against Ben Rothwell. As the event approaches, Alvarez is favored by oddsmakers, adding to the anticipation around this matchup.