Big Dawg fans in Modesto

Serving Modesto from Fresno

Big Dawg is the only professional bare-knuckle boxing promotion on the West Coast, and we run everything out of one building: 7274 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93650. We do not operate a gym or venue in Modesto, fighters, fans and partners from Modesto work with us at our Fresno headquarters by appointment.

Stanislaus County likes big men. The loudest Modesto reaction we ever get is to a heavyweight bout, and plenty of those fans make the ninety-five-mile drive to a Big Dawg card.

Modesto and Turlock athletes joining our camps train in Fresno, our only location, on the compressed schedule, two longer days a week instead of four short ones.

We do not have a gym, an office or an event in Modesto. Everything runs out of the Fresno headquarters on North Blackstone by appointment.

Who we serve around Modesto

We serve fans, fighters and partners across Turlock, Ceres, Ripon, Oakdale and the wider Stanislaus County area, including zip codes 95350, 95354, 95355, 95358. Everything runs through Fresno, so the only address you need is our headquarters.

Getting to a card

• Big Dawg 12: Valley WarSeptember 19, 2026
• Big Dawg 13: Blood & DustNovember 7, 2026
• Big Dawg 11: House of PainMay 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions, Modesto

Does Big Dawg promote cards in Modesto?

No. Fresno is our only location, about ninety-five miles south of Modesto, and every card is announced to our list first.

Why do Modesto fans like Big Dawg heavyweight bouts?

The Stanislaus County crowd reacts hardest to heavyweight fights, and bare-knuckle heavyweight bouts rarely go long.

Can Modesto fighters train with Big Dawg?

Yes, in Fresno on the compressed schedule, two longer camp days a week so the drive stays sustainable across a full block.

How do Modesto groups get seats together?

Blocks of ten or more can be requested before general on-sale by emailing bigdawgbareknuckleboxing@gmail.com.