Police Officer vs Former Prisoner Bare Knuckle Boxing Match Goes Viral

One punch is all it took.

By Nasir Jabbar · Give Me Sport

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:18 PM

Key Things to Know

Jimmie Rivera knocked out Brandon Meyer in the fourth round of a co-main event bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 95.
The bout was promoted as a cop versus ex-convict matchup, as Rivera is a police officer and Meyer served 12 years.
Rivera improved his bare-knuckle boxing record to 4-2-1 following the stoppage at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Police officer and former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera knocked out former prisoner Brandon Meyer in the fourth round of their co-main event at BKFC 95. Billed as a clash between law enforcement and an ex-convict, the bare-knuckle bout at the Prudential Center in New Jersey ended when Rivera landed a decisive left hook against the ropes.

The knockout improved the 37-year-old Rivera's bare-knuckle record to 4-2-1. Following the stoppage, Rivera revealed that he apologized to Meyer and his corner because Meyer's children were present at ringside to witness the finish.

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