Conor McGregor built his empire with the same swagger that made him a global superstar. Proper No. Twelve whiskey, The Black Forge Inn, Forged Irish Stout, each of these ventures carried his signature bravado. But lately, the shine has started to wear off.
Because of the fall-out from the Nikita Hand civil trial, ‘The Notorious’ business empire seems to have hit a turbulent patch. Reports have emerged that his once-booming Forged Irish Stout now faces the threat of extinction, pulled from shelves across Ireland and the UK. His property company, Emrajare Ltd, has accumulated losses north of €5 million. Even McGregor Sports & Entertainment, the backbone of his empire, had to inject nearly €20 million into failing ventures.
Yet there’s one venture that seems to be thriving beyond all expectations. The BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship), of which McGregor is a part-owner, is on the verge of something monumental!
David Feldman, the man behind the bare knuckle promotion, recently revealed that a game-changing media deal is on the horizon.
In an Instagram post of a clip of Feldman’s interview on ‘The Pulse’ with Bill Anderson, the BKFC boss confessed, “But I think the next big thing is a major, major media deal. We have four of the major decision makers that we’re talking to right now, of the major networks. And if we score one of these media deals, we’re a billion dollar company overnight. And we’re very, very close to scoring one of them.”
The Irishman also took the time to share the interview on his Instagram story with the caption being a rocket taking off. A reference to the incredible heights that the BKFC has achieved in recent years. Because it wasn’t smooth sailing when the promotion first began. In 2018, David Feldman staged the first legal bare-knuckle event in the U.S. since 1889. Just 2,000 people showed up. Many doubted the sport’s legitimacy. State commissions rejected him 56 times across 28 states.
Feldman himself nearly threw in the towel. By 2016, his life was in shambles—bankrupt, battling health issues, and grieving a personal tragedy. He even considered ending it all. But he didn’t. Instead, he clawed his way back.
Now, BKFC is a $400 million powerhouse, drawing thousands of fighters and millions of fans. And if Feldman’s vision comes true, it won’t stop there because he further shared in his recent interview, “You know with a story that you just gotta fight for what you want and we’re gonna turn this into a billion, two billion, three billion dollar company. And we’re gonna change a lot of lives, the whole purpose of this whole entire thing is to change as many lives as we can change during this journey.”
For Conor McGregor, BKFC’s success could be a lifeline. His other ventures may have taken financial hits, but a booming BKFC could shift the narrative. If Feldman’s media deal lands, McGregor’s stake in the company could become one of his most valuable assets. After all, ‘The Notorious’ has also recently indicated that he might even step into the ring himself to take on the challenge of a bare knuckle fight!
Conor McGregor reveals his intentions to step into the BKFC ring
Conor McGregor has built his legacy on bold proclamations. From predicting UFC gold to calling his knockouts, the Irishman has rarely spoken without intent. Now, he’s doing it again. This time, though, it’s not the Octagon he’s eyeing, it’s the BKFC ring.
During a recent press conference in Florence, Italy ahead of the BKFC’s debut in the country, the Irishman stated, “If you think I’m up here giving these speeches and leading these men into battle and I won’t step in there myself, think again. For sure. Conor McGregor will fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship — mark my words.”
For BKFC, McGregor isn’t just a part-owner. He’s a marketing juggernaut, an X-factor that could turn their billion-dollar vision into reality. If McGregor laces up, or rather unlaces the gloves, the sport itself could change overnight. And if David Feldman’s media deal hinges on star power, what better way to lock it in than having McGregor himself step into the fire? So, will the Irishman deliver on yet another prediction? Or is this just another chapter in the McGregor mystique? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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