WBO Heavyweight Merry-Go-Round of Choice: AJ, Usyk, Whyte, Ruiz, Ortiz or Joyce? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The World Boxing Organization has granted the Oleksandr Usyk camp a time extension to negotiate an acceptable financial deal to fight Anthony Joshua for their version of the world heavyweight title later in 2021, […]
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USYK VS. CHISORA PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN
USYK VS. CHISORA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn: “Welcome to a huge night of boxing. I’m very proud to be able to get this huge event over the line. Of course, we’re in difficult times right now. This was an event that was supposed to happen in May in front of 17,000 people at The O2 Arena, […]
Usyk vs. Chisora is Official Again
USYK-CHISORA CONFIRMED FOR OCTOBER 31 Pound-for-pound star faces Brit favourite in Heavyweight WAR Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will finally face British favourite Derek Chisora on Saturday October 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US, after their original May 23 date was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Usyk (17-0, 13 KOs) made the move […]
USYK COLLIDES WITH CHISORA AT THE O2 ON DAZN
USYK COLLIDES WITH CHISORA AT THE O2 Pound-for-pound star faces Brit favourite in Heavyweight war Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will face British favourite Derek Chisora in a colossal Heavyweight clash at The O2 in London on Saturday May 23, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US. Usyk (17-0, 13 KOs) made the move to Heavyweight […]
Chisora vs. Usyk Is Possible for March
Manchester March Matchroom Madness: Chisora vs. Usyk on Eddie Hearn’s 2020 Table By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom boxing has now proposed ex-World Cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk fight heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora on March 7, 2020, in Manchester Arena, United Kingdom. The southpaw Usyk, 17-0 with 13 knockouts, Kiev, […]
Zhan Kossobutskiy and More: Robert Brizel Rating Up & Coming Heavyweights 11 to 50 in the World
Zhan Kossobutskiy and More: Rating Up & Coming Heavyweights 11 to 50 in the World Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Who are the best up and coming heavyweight prospects in the world, who we would rate numbers eleven through fifty after the top 10 fighters are eliminated from the […]
Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Chazz Witherspoon in Chicago
Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Chazz Witherspoon in Chicago By ESPN Boxing *Photo Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing Chicago, IL (October 13th, 2019)– Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight world champion and the 2018 consensus fighter of the year, made a successful move to the heavyweight division to begin his chase of titles in that division on Saturday […]
Heavyweight Wild Card! Michael Hunter Wanted Joshua Last Minute, Defeats Kuzmin
Heavyweight Wild Card! Michael Hunter Wanted Joshua Last Minute, Defeats Kuzmin By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Heavyweight contender Michael Hunter is a wow wild card in the division! Michael Hunter lost one close decision to Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO world cruiserweight title in 2017. Hunter and Usyk eventually moved up […]
Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyrone Spong on his Heavyweight debut on DAZN
USYK FACES SPONG ON HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT Ukrainian star meets unbeaten #4 ranked contender in Chicago Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyrone Spong on his Heavyweight debut at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on October 12, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FROM JUST $40! […]
OLEKSANDR USYK MAKES HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT AGAINST CARLOS TAKAM ON MAY 25 ON DAZN
USYK MAKES HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT AGAINST TAKAM ON MAY 25 Undisputed pound for pound star begins new challenge at MGM National Harbor Pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will make his Heavyweight debut against Carlos Takam at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Saturday May 25, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports […]
USYK VS. BELLEW RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESS CONFERENCE – TONY BELLEW RETIRES
USYK VS. BELLEW RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESS CONFERENCE Reported By ESPN Boxing Manchester, UK (November 11, 2018)– Oleksandr Usyk remains in cruise control, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing before he knocked out Tony Bellew in the eighth round Saturday night. The undisputed world cruiserweight champion defended the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO […]
USYK VS. BELLEW WEIGH-IN & PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEOS
USYK VS. BELLEW WEIGH-IN & PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEOS Manchester, UK (November 9th, 2018)– Tony Bellew will take on Oleksandr Usyk for all of the world cruiserweight titles in Manchester on November 10. The fight will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office PPV at 10PMUK and 5PMUSET. OLEKSANDR USYK VS TONY BELLEW, 12 x […]
Tony Bellew versus Oleksandr Usyk Cruiserweight Explosion Match in Manchester!
Tony Bellew versus Oleksandr Usyk Cruiserweight Explosion Match in Manchester! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Manchester, UK (September 27th, 2018)– Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom, will host what will be perhaps the greatest cruiserweight match of all time in the history of the 200-pound division on November 10, 2018, […]
OLEKSANDR USYK VS. TONY BELLEW PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO & QUOTES
OLEKSANDR USYK VS. TONY BELLEW PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn: “Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Manchester. The big fights just keep on coming after a fantastic weekend at Wembley Stadium in front of 80,000 people where Anthony Joshua defended his World titles in a brilliant fight against Alexander Povetkin. We bring you now what […]
USYK AND BELLEW COLLIDE IN HISTORIC UNDISPUTED CRUISERWEIGHT CLASH
USYK AND BELLEW COLLIDE IN HISTORIC UNDISPUTED CRUISERWEIGHT CLASH Manchester Arena to host five-belt blockbuster on November 10 Undisputed Cruiserweight World Champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC, IBF, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine belts against Tony Bellew at Manchester Arena on November 10, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US. Pound-for-pound star Usyk made history by outclassing Murat […]
Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Murat Gassiev To Become A Unified World Champion
Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Murat Gassiev To Become A Unified World Champion By ESPN Boxing Moscow, Russia (July 22, 2018)– There is no dispute: Oleksandr Usyk is the best cruiserweight on the planet. Usyk made history, giving Murat Gassiev a thorough boxing lesson in a near-shutout decision win to become the undisputed cruiserweight world champion in […]
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Murat Gassiev WBSS CRUISERWEIGHT FINAL Unified World Championship – Weigh-In Video
WBSS CRUISERWEIGHT FINAL Unified World Championship Oleksandr Usyk vs. Murat Gassiev AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS AFTERNOON EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL (L-R) — Oleksandr Usyk & Murat Gassiev both weighed in at 90 kilograms/198.45 pounds (Picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series) EDMONTON, Canada (July 21, 2018) – The first totally undisputed world […]
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Murat Gassiev – WBSS Unified World Championship Preview & Viewing Options
(Picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series) WBSS Unified World Championship Oleksandr Usyk vs. Murat Gassiev AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS SATURDAY EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL EDMONTON, Canada (July 17, 2018) – Canadian boxing fans will be able to watch the much-anticipated World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) cruiserweight championship finale this Saturday afternoon, as […]
Oleksandr Usyk Gets A Majority Decision Over Mairis Briedis in Latvia
Oleksandr Usyk Gets A Majority Decision Over Mairis Briedis in Latvia By ESPN.com Riga, Latvia (January 28th, 2018)– Oleksandr Usyk just about did enough to win a majority points decision and a second world cruiserweight title on Saturday. Usyk moved one fight away from becoming undisputed world cruiserweight champion after sustaining an unrelenting pace in […]
World Boxing Super Series: Which Cruiserweight Will Win the Muhammad Ali Trophy?
World Boxing Super Series: Which Cruiserweight Will Win the Muhammad Ali Trophy? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Riga, Latvia (January 26th, 2017)– The best four cruiserweights in the world are in the semifinals of the inaugural World Boxing Super Series. Who will win the Muhammad Ali tournament trophy? Mairis […]
Mairis Briedis Defeats Mike Perez to Make the Cruiserweight WBSS semifinals
Mairis Briedis Defeats Mike Perez to Make the WBSS semifinals Original Report By ESPN Boxing Riga, Latvia (October 2, 2017)– Mairis Briedis shrugged off a cut above his eye to unanimously outpoint Mike Perez on Saturday and set up a semifinal against Oleksandr Usyk in the World Boxing Super Series. It was an untidy fight […]
Olexsandr Usyk vs Marco Huck cruiserweight quarterfinal bout, Max Schmeling-Halle in Berlin on Sept 9th
Super Channel further increases commitment to boxing with acquisition of World Boxing Super Series Eight weekly bouts of world class boxing action Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. ET kickoff Alexsandr Usyk vs Marco Huck cruiserweight quarterfinal bout, Max Schmeling-Halle in Berlin (Photo Courtesy of World Boxing Super Series) EDMONTON, Canada (August 30, 2017) – Super Channel is […]
Victor O. Garcia’s Ringside Recap of Hopkins vs. Smith
Victor O. Garcia’s Ringside Recap of Hopkins vs. Smith By: Victor O. Garcia RCM’s Head Video Boxing Reporter- Ringside Inglewood, Ca (December 18, 2016)— The ending that no professional boxer would ever wish happened to a boxing legend this Saturday night. Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (55-8-2, 32 KOs) ended his career in a […]
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Thabiso Mchunu Scouting Report
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Thabiso Mchunu Scouting Report World Champion vs. Seasoned Veteran Challenger Inglewood, California: This Saturday night undefeated WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Oleksandr Usyk (10-0, 9 KOs) will make his first defense against Thabiso “The Rock” Mchunu (17-2, 11 KOs) at the Forum in Inglewood, California. This exciting match-up will open HBO World […]
WBO CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION OLEKSANDR USYK VS. WORLD RANKED THABISO MCHUNU ADDED TO HOPKINS/SMITH
WBO CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION OLEKSANDR USYK VS. WORLD RANKED THABISO MCHUNU ADDED TO “FINAL 1” BERNARD HOPKINS VS. JOE SMITH CARD FROM THE “FABULOUS” FORUM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 TELEVISED LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tickets Still Available At Ticketmaster & The Forum Box Office! Los Angeles, CA (November 9, 2016) – Newly crowned […]
TARAS SHELESTYUK WINDING DOWN TRAINING FOR HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT DEBUT AGAINST JIMMY HERRERA THIS FRIDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIM...
UNBEATEN TARAS SHELESTYUK WINDING DOWN TRAINING FOR HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT DEBUT AGAINST JIMMY HERRERA THIS FRIDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® Constantin Bejenaru and Steve Bujaj in Collision of Undefeated CruiserweightsIn Co-Feature; Nephew of Former World Champion Popo Freitas, Vitor Jones Freitas Faces Local Favorite Manuel Mendez In Telecast Opener From Omega Products […]
Oleksandr Usyk wins WBO Cruiserweight title with unanimous decision over Krzysztof Glowocki And Video Highlights
Oleksandr Usyk wins WBO Cruiserweight title with unanimous decision over Krzysztof Glowocki in bout streamed on www.klowdtv.com Encore presentation this Wednesday night at 9 PM ET on AWE Las Vegas, NV (September 17, 2016) – Oleksandr Usyk won the WBO Cruiserweight title with a convincing unanimous decision over previously undefeated Krzysztof Glowacki in a bout from Gdsansk, Poland. The bout was […]
Krzysztof Glowacki defends the WBO Cruiserweight title against Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday, LIVE on www.klowdtv.com
Krzysztof Glowacki defends the WBO Cruiserweight title against Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday, LIVE on www.klowdtv.com San Diego, CA (September 15, 2015) – Undefeated WBO Cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki will make the 2nd defense of his title this Saturday when he takes on undefeated Oleksandr Usyk in a highly anticipated bout that will be streamed live […]




























