Press Release PHILADEPHIA, PA, August 31, 2020 -- This Wednesday, September 2, Combat Sports Superstar Paige VanZant will visit Philadelphia, PA to formally announce the partnership between Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the world’s fastest growing sport and the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF). Two media events are planned for this announcement; at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the Freedom Square in Doylestown, PA and at 1:00 p.m. EDT on the ‘Rocky Steps’ of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. VanZant will also visit the legendary Philips Steaks at 3:00 p.m. EDT for a lesson on making their Philly Cheesesteak.
WHO: PAIGE VANZANT/Combat Sports Superstar DAVE FELDMAN/President, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) RYAN MANION/President, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) WHAT: Formal Announcement of the Partnership Between Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and the Travis Manion Foundation. WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 WHERE: Freedom Square – 9:00 a.m. EDT North Pine St. and Garden Alley (One Block North of E. State Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Philadelphia Museum of Art (‘Rocky Steps’) – 1:00 p.m. EDT 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 Philips Steaks – 3:00 p.m. EDT 2234 W. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19145 The first event under this partnership, BKFC-12, set for September 12 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL will serve as a tribute on the 19th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a commemoration of military, veterans, police, firefighters, first responders and the families of our fallen heroes throughout the evening. More information on this event can be found at www.BareKnuckle.TV. “It’s an honor to announce this partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation,” said BKFC President Dave Feldman. “I’ve long admired their work and look forward to working with their team extensively in the future. We’re very pleased to have our newest signing, Paige VanZant joining us on this momentous occasion.” “We are excited to welcome Paige VanZant to Doylestown to see the impact of TMF's work in support of our veterans and families of the fallen. It is an honor to partner with BKFC, and to be part of their tribute for the 19th anniversary of 9/11," said TMF President Ryan Manion. “To reignite the spirit of unity seen in the days immediately following the September 11th attacks, BKFC and their fans across the country will help us honor the fallen, pay tribute to our veterans, and give recognition to our first responders and front-line workers who continue to step forward during another challenging time in our nation’s history.” About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Founded in 2018, BKFC harkens back to the excitement of the original bare-knuckle boxing from the 1880’s in the United States. Using a numbered system for their all-action events and using a squared circle for the two combatants, BKFC has become the world’s fastest growing sport drawing legions of mixed martial arts fans to witness some of the best athletes in the world. More information can be found on their website, www.BareKnuckle.Tv. Catch All Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Action at BKTVApp.com. About Travis Manion Foundation Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) unites communities to strengthen America's national character by empowering veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop and lead future generations. In 2007, 1stLt. Travis Manion (USMC) was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation. More information can be found at www.travismanion.org. Social Media Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship Website: www.BareKnuckle.tv Travis Manion Foundation Instagram: @TravisManionFoundation Twitter: @TMFoundation Facebook: @TravisManionFoundation YouTube@TMFoundation
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