KANSAS CITY, KS (October 9, 2026) — KANSAS CITY, MO (October 9, 2026) — BiYu Promotions invites Kansas City television, radio, newspaper, digital and sports media to attend and cover the official press conference and weigh-in for the “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” on Friday, October 9, at KC Live! in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
The event will feature a special appearance by Flavor Flav, co-founder of legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Joining Flavor Flav will be event MC Tony Perkins and co-MC Tyler1, the gaming superstar and League of Legends icon, bringing together the worlds of boxing, music, entertainment and gaming for a unique fight-week celebration in the heart of Kansas City.
The official weigh-ins begin at 4:30 p.m. and will feature fighter appearances ahead of BiYu Promotions’ Heart of America boxing event where Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of heavyweight icon Muhammad Ali, will headline the event when he faces unbeaten Treavon Craycraft in an eight-round middleweight showdown
The press conference and weigh-in are free and open to the public, giving Kansas City fight fans an opportunity to see the fighters face off before fight night while meeting the personalities hosting the event.
Ticket information for the “HEART OF AMERICA PRO + AM BOXING INVITATIONAL” is available at BiYuPromotions.com.
MEDIA EVENT INFORMATION
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: Kenya (254) 458-5061 / Credentials
WHAT:
BiYu Promotions’ “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” Press Conference & Official Weigh-In
WHEN:
Friday, October 9, 2026
Official Weigh-Ins Begin: 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
KC Live! – Kansas City Power & Light District
13 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
SPECIAL GUEST:
Flavor Flav — Public Enemy Co-Founder and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
HOSTS:
Tony Perkins — MC
Tyler1 — Co-MC, Gaming Superstar and League of Legends Icon
ADMISSION:
FREE TO ATTEND
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Press conference coverage, official fighter weigh-ins, fighter appearances, faceoffs, photos, video and fight-week content.
The event will also stream live on CombatVisionTV, allowing boxing and entertainment fans outside Kansas City to follow the action.
Kansas City media outlets are encouraged to attend and capture the excitement as fighters, fans and special guests come together at one of the city's premier entertainment destinations ahead of the Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational.
About BiYu Promotions
BiYu Promotions is a Houston-based professional boxing promotion company with more than 15 years of experience developing world-class fighters. Founded by licensed promoter Bobby Harrison, BiYu builds championship-level talent from Houston, Tampa and Santo Domingo and stages events across the United States and Latin America.
Media Relations Contact
For interview requests, credentials and broadcast queries:
BiYu Promotions Media Relations
Press Relations Department, BiYu Promotions
- Email [email protected]
- Office +1 346-268-1590
