Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton and Dana White addressed the handshake snub. Full card results and video highlights.
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All 26 fighters made weight for UFC Edmonton. Full card records and weights, main card film study, odds ranges and weigh-in video for Buckley vs. Malott at Rogers Place.
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BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. TOMOKI KAMEDA BOUT OFF Undefeated Middleweight Contenders Jaime Osuna & Cristian Cangelosi Square Off to Open Telecast TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on “The Fight” Live on TNT & DAZN from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in a Premier Boxing Champions Event WBC Super Welterweight World […]
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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR PFL CHICAGO Carmouche and Bishop Make Championship Weight at 125.0 lbs and 124.6 lbs Respectively, and Are Set to Make History in Inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight (125 lbs) Title Fight Main Event Undefeated Timur Khizriev Hit the Scales at 145.4 lbs and Returns Against Gabriel Braga Weighing in at 145.8 lbs […]
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WARDLEY VS. DUBOIS 2 WEIGH-IN, PRESSER, TRAINER ANALYSIS & BETTING ODDS Trainer Ben Davidson and Don Charles – How Wardley vs. Dubois Rematch is Approaching By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Greenwich, UK (October 16th, 2026)– DAZN Pay-Per-View and Queensberry Promotions will present a 12-bout televised card of boxing at 02 Arena, […]
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CONTROVERSY AS LOVE IS DISQUALIFIED AGAINST SPARK Australian leaves the ring during clinch and Love pays heavy price Cleveland, Ohio (November 13th, 2022)– Controversy reigned in Cleveland as Montana Love was disqualified after Steve Spark was lifted over the ropes in a clinch in the sixth round – Spark picking up the WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight title in the process. […]
Former UFC Legend Mark Hunt, Trained by David Tua, Upsets Sonny Bill Williams Down Under By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Sydney, Australia (November 5th, 2022)– At Aware Super Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday evening, November 5, 2022, former UFC legend Mark ‘The Super Samoan’ Hunt, age 48, of New Zealand, […]
Haney Dominates Kambosos to Retain Undisputed Lightweight Title CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images MELBOURNE, Australia (Oct. 16, 2022) — In his second trip to the land Down Under, Devin Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) maintained his position at the top of the 135-pound division with a 12-round unanimous decision victory against George Kambosos (20-2, 10 […]
HANEY VS. KAMBOSOS 2 PRESS CONFERENCE, BETTING ODDS & WEIGH-IN VIDEO Melbourne, Australia (October 13th, 2022)– Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney will face George Kambosos Jr. this weekend in a rematch of their bout in June that Haney won by unanimous decision to secure all four belts. The rematch, like the first fight, will be […]
Joseph Joyce Stops Joseph Parker & Amanda Serrano Defeats Sarah Mahfoud By DAZN A marquee heavyweight fight with significant stakes. After months of back-and-forth posts on social media, Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker finally met on Saturday. So how would Joyce fare in what was on paper his toughest test to date? We got a […]
JOE JOYCE VS. JOSEPH PARKER WEIGH-IN VIDEO *Photo Credit: Queensberry Promotions Manchester, UK (September 23rd, 2022)– Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker weighed in at career highs on Friday for their WBO heavyweight title eliminator on Saturday night at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Joyce weighed in at 271 1/4 pounds, and Parker came in […]
PARO VS. JARVIS LANDS AT THE SOUTH BANK PIAZZA IN BRISBANE AS MATCHROOM KICK OFF NEW ERA IN AUSTRALIA ON OCTOBER 15 Skye Nicolson and Demsey McKean feature on DAZN fight night Down Under Paro (22-0 13 KOs) is ranked No.1 with the WBO at 140lbs and the Brisbane star will aim to kick-off Matchroom’s new […]
Hollie Towl Heads to Australia For World Title Defence against Rebecca Hawker on 3rd Sept North Brisbane, Australia (August 28th, 2022)– Reigning Womens International Boxing Association (WIBA) World Featherweight Champion 18 year old Hollie Towl (8-0-0) is set to make the second defence of her coveted WIBA crown, against Brisbane’s Rebecca Hawker (5-0-0) at the […]
Joe Joyce vs. Joseph Parker Heavyweight Super Fight Lands on ESPN+ The showdown between Joyce and Parker goes down September 24 from the AO Arena in Manchester, England (Aug. 24, 2022) — Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker, the WBO’s top-rated heavyweight contenders, will collide Saturday, Sept. 24, from the AO Arena in Manchester, England. The unbeaten Joyce (14-0, 13 […]
Undisputed Lightweight Champion Devin “The Dream” Haney to Defend Crown in Rematch Versus Former Champion “Ferocious” George Kambosos Jr. at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia Haney-Kambosos 2 Goes Down Saturday, October 15, in Prime Time, LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 22, 2022) — America’s dream maker and Australia’s emperor are […]
Former WBC Featherweight Champion Johnny Famechon Dies at 77, Beat Fighting Harada Twice By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Melbourne, Australia (August 5th, 2022)– Australian Boxing Hall of Fame Featherweight Johnny Famachon, who won the World Boxing Council Featherweight title and defeated Fighting Harada of Japan twice, has passed away after a […]
Jai Opetaia Defeats Mairis Briedis in Australia By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent Broadbeach, Australia (July 5th, 2022)– At 27 years of age, Jai Opetaia, the new International Boxing Federation World Cruiserweight champion, is Australia’s best world champion since the late Les Darcy. At 22-0 with 17 knockouts, Opetaia scored the Real […]
Saturday: Mairis Briedis-Jai Opetaia & Joe Joyce-Christian Hammer Main Events Highlight Boxing Marathon on ESPN+ Breidis-Opetaia coverage from Broadbeach, Australia begins at 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT Joyce-Hammer action from London starts at 2 p.m. ET / 11a.m. PT (June 30, 2022) — Two world-class boxing events will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. […]
PARO VS. JARVIS KICKS OFF NEW ERA FOR MATCHROOM IN AUSTRALIA Unbeaten KO artists clash on Gold Coast as Hearn launches Down Under in style Liam Paro and Brock Jarvis will clash in a 12-round Super-Lightweight contest as Eddie Hearn and Matchroom break new ground with their first show in Australia scheduled for September. Paro (22-0 13 KOs) […]
Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown Jason Moloney KOs Aston Palicte in bantamweight co-feature CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images MELBOURNE, Australia (June 5, 2022) — Devin “The Dream” Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world by outclassing George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. (20-1, 10 KOs) en […]
KAMBOSOS VS. HANEY PRESS CONFERENCE, BETTING ODDS & WEIGH-IN VIDEO CLICK Here for Video CLICK HERE for Press Conference VIDEO (Courtesy: Top Rank) Melbourne, Australia (June 3rd, 2022)– Unified champion Kambosos (20-0, 10 KOs) and WBC king Haney (27-0, 15 KOs) are set to do battle in one of the biggest boxing matches in Australian history. […]
Jason Moloney-Aston Palicte Bantamweight Showdown & Junior Fa-Lucas Browne Heavyweight Tilt Headline Kambosos-Haney Undisputed Undercard Four-fight main card will air Saturday, June 4, LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Australian former world champion Andrew Moloney and New Zealand heavyweight contender Hemi Ahio return to action MELBOURNE, Australia (May 11, […]
Bad Blood! Michael ‘Pretty Boy’ Zerafa vs. Isaac Hardman IBF Eliminator Melbourne Card Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Every once and awhile two fighters get to fight each other, who really do not like each other in real life. Such be the case, like the Neil Sedaka classic song, of […]
Lightweight Champions George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney Set to Battle for the Undisputed World Title, at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia Historic Showdown Will Take Place Saturday, June 4, in Prime Time, LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ MELBOURNE, Australia (March 31, 2022) — The Emperor, and his new belts, are coming home. Australia’s “Ferocious” George Kambosos […]
RISING STAR TIM TSZYU OVERCOMES EARLY KNOCKDOWN IN U.S. DEBUT TO DEFEAT TERRELL GAUSHA BY DECISION IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS Top Contenders Michel Rivera and Elvis Rodriguez Earn Decisive Victories On Televised Undercard Click HERE for Photos from Esther Lin/SHOWTIME MINNEAPOLIS (March 27, 2022) – Unbeaten rising star Tim Tszyu rose from an early […]
TIM TSZYU VS. TERRELL GAUSHA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu Challenges U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, March 26 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from The Armory in Minneapolis Click HERE for Photos from Esther Lin/SHOWTIME MINNEAPOLIS (March 24, 2022) – Top super welterweight contender and rising star Tim Tszyu went […]
MARTINEZ VS. WARRINGTON PRESSER & WEIGH-IN VIDEO Leeds, England (March 25th, 2022)– Josh Warrington takes on Kiko Martinez, for the IBF World Featherweight Title in Leeds, England on Saturday at 10:30pm GMT. The previous 12 months or so have been frustrating for Josh Warrington. First he suffered his first professional loss at the hands of […]
Weekend Recap: Sam Soliman Wins Rematch! Berlanga Rolls, Billy Dib Wins DQ, By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The weekend of March 18 to 20, 2022, was one of action packed boxing action. Although the fighters involved are not box office megastars, the best statement to be made is the fighters […]
TERRELL GAUSHA: “WE’RE GOING TO GIVE TIM TSZYU A DIFFERENT LOOK THAN HE’S EVER SEEN BEFORE.” Super Welterweight Contender Gausha Faces Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Main Event Saturday, March 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022- – U.S. Olympian and super welterweight contender Terrell Gausha is confident that he’ll […]
Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu Makes Much Anticipated U.S. Debut Facing U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha Saturday, March 26 Live on SHOWTIME® From The Armory in Minneapolis Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Rising Undefeated Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Duels Fellow Unbeaten Joseph Adorno in Co-Main Event Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodríguez Takes on Juan José Velasco […]
Dennis Hogan Wins Down Under, Outpoints Ryan in 12 Round IBO Elimination Bout By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Brisbane, Australia (March 5th, 2022)– Former two-time world title challenger Dennis “Hurricane” Hogan, age 37, (30-4) with seven knockouts, Newstead, Queensland, Australia, by way of Kildare, Ireland, won a 12 round decision over […]
JOSEPH PARKER DEFEATS DEREK CHISORA IN MANCHESTER By DAZN Boxing Manchester, UK (December 19th, 2021)– The British veteran has lost three on the bounce. Joseph Parker thinks the time is right for Derek Chisora to retire, but the Briton claims he will be back in the summer. The New Zealand heavyweight won on a unanimous […]
Andrew Moloney-Froilan Saludar & Denys Berinchyk-Isa Chaniev Headline Upcoming Cards LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Berinchyk-Chaniev lightweight tilt airs from Ukraine this Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT Moloney-Saludar junior bantamweight battle tops card from Australia on Tuesday, Dec. 21 starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT (Dec. 17, 2021) — From two continents, a […]
PARKER VS. CHISORA 2 PRESS CONFERENCE, WEIGH-IN, BETTING ODDS & HOW TO WATCH! Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Thank you to everyone in attendance today here in Manchester ahead of a huge night of boxing this Saturday, live and exclusively on DAZN all around the world from the Manchester Arena. “A huge crowd is expected […]
Psychological Warfare Tactics of Lightweight Champion Ferocious George Kambosos Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Enthusiastic trash talk leading into a confrontational stare down weigh-ins has often been used to sell fight card tickets and Pay-Per-View boxing and sporting events. Some fighters like Muhammad Ali have sold fights on their mouth. Other […]
Another Monster Upset! Teofimo Lopez Gets Beaten in His Hometown by Kambosos By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing correspondent New York, NY (November 28th, 2021)– Teofimo Lopez was upset by the trash talk of challenger George Kambosos Jr. Lopez got even more upset when Kambosos knocked him down in the first round, giving […]
LOPEZ VS. KAMBOSOS JR. MEDIA DAY, PRESSER, BETTING ODDS & WEIGH-IN No More Trash Talk! Matchroom Boxing and DAZN Presents Lopez Vs. Kambosos Tonight By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (November 27th, 2021)– The explosive trash talk by George Kambosos Jr. will play out tonight. Teofimo Lopez has stated […]
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