| Pro Bare Knuckle Record | 5-4-1 | Wins-Losses-Draws (KOs) |
| Result | Opponent | Event | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | JOSH BURNS |
BKFC 63 HART vs STARLING
Aug 03 2024 |
|
| Loss | MICK TERRILL |
BKFC 27 LONDON
Aug 20 2022 |
|
| Loss | JOSH BURNS |
BKFC 21 Cochrane vs Richman
Sep 10 2021 |
|
| Loss | JOEY BELTRAN |
BKFC 18 Beltran vs Shewmaker
Jun 26 2021 |
|
| Win | Bobo O'Bannon |
BKFC 15 O'Bannon vs Shewmaker
Dec 11 2020 |
|
| Draw | Chase Sherman |
BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight
Apr 06 2019 |
|
| Win | Jamie Arevalo |
BKFC 4: USA vs. Mexico
Feb 02 2019 |
|
| Loss | ARNOLD ADAMS |
BKFC 3: Adams vs. Shewmaker
Oct 20 2018 |
|
| Win | Maurice Jackson |
BKFC 2: Rawlings vs. Hart
Aug 25 2018 |
|
| Win | Eric Prindle |
BKFC 1: Eight Man Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals
Jun 02 2018 |
Sam Shewmaker is one of the guys that started his fighting career in bare-knuckle. ‘The Hillbilly Hammer’ made his debut way back at BKFC 1 so it goes without saying, he’s an OG of the game. With names like Chase Sherman, Arnold Adams, Mick Terrill, Bobo O’Bannon and more on his resume, there’s proof that he’s faced the who’s who of the heavyweight division.
Shewmaker is well rounded but really thrives early in fights when his power is at its peak and his cardio is at 100%. He has never finished a fight after the second round but he has won multiple decisions proving that he can outwork his opponent if he doesn’t find their “off button.” The Missouri based fighter has gotten himself into title fights on two occasions in the BKFC but fell short both times despite having a great showing for himself.
It’s hard to say that any fighter on the BKFC roster is more patriotic than Shewmaker. He will always be donning the red, white and blue trunks and rarely goes a month without sharing patriotic images on his social media. The self proclaimed country boy loves hunting, fishing, his family which includes their pets and the Kansas City Chiefs.
*Shewmaker has a big shot at redemption here in his upcoming bout against Josh Burns who knocked him out quickly in round one. The two square up on August 3, in Sturgis, South Dakota.
About Us
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889.
Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. More »
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Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. No gauze or tape can be within 1 inch of the knuckles.
Fighters will “Toe The Line” There are two lines, three feet apart, in the center of the ring where the fighters will start each round. The front foot will be on the line, and then the referee will instruct the fighters to “Knuckle Up” this means the beginning of the round/bout. More »
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