According to a new report by Justin Barrasso of the Undisputed, Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon recently attempted to purchase “controlling interest” in the Philadelphia based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) boxing promotion.
The report notes that BKFC’s Founder and President, David Feldman confirmed a meeting took place between the two sides.
Feldman told Barrasso the following:
“He’s a great guy, his whole team is great, but the timing wasn’t right for us,” said Feldman, who was not willing to relinquish full control of BKFC. “He’s Vince McMahon–if I were him, I’d want creative control, too. He was awesome, very complimentary, and he was very serious to do business.”
Vince recently launched a new entertainment and sports entity, 14TH & I Holdings. Former WWE Executive Brad Blum is listed as the President, per Blum’s LinkedIn profile.
Back on June 5, Vince sold approximately $250 million worth of TKO shares to Endeavor Group Holdings, giving him now 3 percent stock in the company, with no voting rights.