UFC 322 Results, Post-Presser, Social Media Reaction & Video Highlights SIGN UP TO ESPN+ By MMA News UFC 322 took place tonight from Madison Square Garden in New York City, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! In the main event, welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena looked to defend his […]
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UFC 322 NYC WEIGH-IN, COUNTDOWN SHOW, PRESSER, MEDIA DAY, BETTING ODDS & HOW TO WATCH! 10 p.m. ET: ESPN PPV Main Card — Get now 8 p.m.: Prelims (ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, FX, Disney+* & ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM) 6 p.m.: Early Prelims (ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, FX, […]
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Weigh-In Results: Rafael Espinoza vs. Arnold Khegai Friday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT LIVE on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel Arena Potosi (San Luis Potosi, Mexico) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS Courtesy: Zanfer Boxing(Top Rank Classics FAST Channel, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) • Rafael Espinoza 125.4 lbs vs. Arnold Khegai 125.4 lbs (Espinoza’s WBO Featherweight World Title — 12 Rounds) • Emiliano Vargas 139.8 lbs vs. Jonathan Montrel 139.8 lbs (Vacant WBO Latino Junior […]
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Driving That Train High on Cocaine, Ex-WBO World Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker Faces a Two-Year Ban By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Robert Brizel London, UK (November 14th, 2025)– Driving that train, high on cocaine. Casey Jones, you’d better watch your speed. Troubles ahead, and troubles behind. These are lines from the […]
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Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2 Press Conference, Weigh-in, Betting Odds & How to Watch! London, UK (November 14th, 2025)– Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn clash for a second time this Saturday, November 15, in a highly anticipated middleweight rematch that could have serious repercussions for both men. Both fighters bring charisma, grit, […]
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Cruiserweight, Sergey Kovalev Defeats Artur Mann in Russia Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent On April 18, 2025, former World Light Heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev made what could be his final ring appearance at Yunosk Arena in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, scoring a seventh-round stoppage of a game but slower punching Artur […]
Krusher Kovalev Fails Vada Drug Test, Bout With Ex-Olympian Melikuziev Cancelled By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Los Angeles, CA (January 16th, 2020)– The comeback bout attempt of former World Light Heavyweight champion Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev, 37, against ex-Olympian Bektemir Melikuziev on January 30, 2021, has been cancelled as Kovalev has […]
Sullivan Barrera Hopes Sergey Kovalev Isn’t Back On The Bottle Las Vegas, NV (June 5th, 2020)– Sullivan Barrera thought that right now he would be entertaining offers for another title shot. The former Cuban amateur standout has a lot of nice wins on his resume with a world championship the only thing missing. Barrera was […]
CANELO KOS KOVALEV IN LAS VEGAS TO BECOME A 4 DIVISION CHAMP By DAZN Las Vegas, NV (November 3rd, 2019)– Canelo Alvarez makes history as the 25th four-division champion with an 11th-round stoppage of Sergey Kovalev. Canelo Alvarez is now a four-division world champion. And he completed the task in stunning fashion when he scored […]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev Super Fight Scouting Report Las Vegas, NV: Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the biggest fight of the year is finally happening: Three-Time Light Heavyweight World Champion and current WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs) will defend his title against WBC […]
CANELO VS. KOVALEV PRESS CONFERENCE & GRAND ARRIVALS Big fights. Any device. One price. DAZN is the only place to watch Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Canelo Alvarez, and Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua 2. Download the app now at DAZN and get one of the best schedules in combat sports history, including: Check out the Canelo […]
Brizel’s Perspective: Rating the Top Middleweights in the World in 2020 Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez of Mexico is currently the best middleweight boxer in the world. However, when Alvarez moves up to light heavyweight to challenge Sergey Kovalev for a share of the world title at […]
Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev International Media Conference Call Transcript and Audio Click HERE for PDF of Transcript and MP3 Recording LOS ANGELES (Oct. 16, 2019) – Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs), hosted an international media conference call yesterday to discuss his upcoming 12-round bout against Canelo Alvarez (51-1-2, 34 KOs) for Kovalev’s WBO Light Heavyweight World Title. Kathy Duva, CEO of […]
CANELO VS. KOVALEV PRESS CONFERENCE Canelo Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs) and Sergey Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs) held an opening press conference yesterday to officially announce their November 2nd world championship fight at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Sign up For Our RCM Boxing & MMA Newsletter JOIN ESPN PLUS FOR 7 DAY […]
Analyzing Canelo Alvarez vs. Krusher Kovalev on DAZN November 2 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent One of Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev’s opponents, Roman Simakov, died after fighting Kovalev in the ring. Since then, Kovalev has dedicated his career to Simakov’s memory. The ultimate test is now scheduled to take place, to […]
CANELO VS. KOVALEV IS OFFICIAL Las Vegas, NV (September 13th, 2019)– Canelo Alvarez (51-1-2, 34 KOs), the face of boxing and the king of the middleweight division, will take on a new challenge as he moves into the 175-pound weight class in a 12-round bout against champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 28 KOs) for the […]
Krusher Kovalev Mows Down Yarde, Makabu Edges Papin By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Chelyabinsk, Russia (August 25th, 2019)– Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev did not have a free ride defending his World Boxing Organization World Light Heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde in the main event at Traktor Sports Palace on Saturday, August […]
SERGEY KOVALEV VS. ANTHONY YARDE WEIGH-IN Chelyabinsk, Russia (August 23, 2019)– Reigning WBO light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev will make a homecoming defense against London’s Anthony Yarde at the Trakton Palace in Chelyabinsk, Russia on Saturday. You can watch this fight on ESPN Plus. Here is the weigh-in below. JOIN ESPN PLUS FOR 7 DAY […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde WBO Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Chelyabinsk, Russia (August 20th, 2019)– With a 95 percent knockout Ratio, with 17 knockouts in his 18-0 record, Anthony Yarde of Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom, with bring it all to the table against 33-3-1 Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev, the World […]
Sergey Kovalev vs Anthony Yarde – Preview, Odds and Where to find a Live Stream Anthony Yarde will try to upset and dethrone Sergey Kovalev on August 24, in the match for the WBO light-heavyweight title of the world. This is by far the most interesting fight scheduled in this month, and no doubt draws […]
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde Mandatory Bout Scheduled for August 24 in Chelyabinsk, Russia “The Krusher” Photo Credit: David Spagnolo / Main Events Chelyabinsk, Russia: Fighting in his own hometown for the first time in his professional boxing career, WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KOs) takes on the WBO’s […]
Oleksandr Gvozdyk Fighting Doudou, 2300 Arena USA ESPN Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Promotions Allentown, PA (March 25th, 2019)– Peltz Boxing Promotions and Top Rank, in conjunction with USA ESPN, will present an exciting eleven bout card of boxing on Saturday evening, March 30, 2019, as 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, […]
Revenge or End on ESPN? Killer Kovalev vs. Storm Alvarez WBO Rematch Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Frisco, TX (February 1st, 2019)– Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions will present a nine-bout card of professional boxing on ESPN featuring four regional and two world title bouts, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, […]
By TMZ Los Angeles, CA (January 18th, 2018)– Sergey Kovalev has been charged with felony assault for allegedly punching a woman in the face back in June — but he claims he’s not guilty … TMZ Sports has learned. Here’s what we know … the Russian fighter was arrested in Big Bear, CA on June 9 after a […]
Possible Super Fights & Super Fights on The Horizon By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Here are the definite and could be super fights on the horizon in 2018. One: Eleider Alvarez versus Adonis Stevenson In knocking down Sergey Kovalev three times in round seven, Eleider Alvarez, 34, 24-0 with 12 […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez Scouting Report Kovalev and Alvarez Face-Off Photo Credit: David Spagnolo/Main Events (Atlantic City, New Jersey) – WBO and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev of Russia makes a dual title defense against undefeated light heavyweight contender Eleider “Storm” Alvarez of Colombia at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on […]
Eleider Alvarez Training Camp Quotes & Photos Eleider Alvarez Photo Credits: Robert Lévesque/GYM Click Here for Photos – Credit: Robert Lévesque/GYM ELEIDER ‘STORM’ ALVAREZ, WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Champion and WBO Light Heavyweight World Title Challenger “I am well prepared for the biggest challenge of my career. I suffered in training and I […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol vs. Isaac Chilemba International Media Conference Call Transcript Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events: “Thanks so much for joining in on this beautiful summer day. It is terrific to be putting a show back in Atlantic City. Back in the Etess Arena. Back in a place where a […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez Announcement Press Conference Quotes and Photos Kovalev and Alvarez Photo Credits: David Spagnolo/Main Events Click Here for Photos: Credit David Spagnolo/Main Events Click Here for Video – Credit Main Events Hard Rock Cafè, New York, NY:WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (32-2-1, 28 KOs) and Eleider “Storm” […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez Set for Saturday, August 4 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® Atlantic City, N.J. – May 12, 2018 – Two-time light heavyweight world champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (32-2-1, 28 KOs) puts his WBO Light Heavyweight World Title on the line against long-time […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Igor Mikhalkin & Dmitry Bivol vs. Sullivan Barrera Final Press Conference Quotes and Photos Click Here for Photos – Credit: David Spagnolo/Main Events HBO Boxing News: #KovalevMikhalkin & #BivolBarrera Final Press Conference Recap Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events “Hello everyone. It has been a very long, cold winter, but […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Igor Mikhalkin and Dmitry Bivol vs. Sullivan Barrera International Media Conference Call Transcript Click Here for Audio File Kathy Duva: Welcome everyone to the Sergey Kovalev vs. Igor Mikhalkin and Dmitry Bivol vs. Sullivan Barrera international media conference call. This is Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events. I just want […]
Sergey Kovalev Wins Easy WBO Vacant 175 Lb. World Title Bout. What’s Next? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (November 26th, 2017)– Sergey Kovalev using overhand rights to head and left hooks to the body spells doom to any opponent whose style in one tracked, coming forward into […]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Vyacheslav Shabranskyy Scouting Report Can The Krusher Stop Shabranskyy? The Kovalev Edge By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY ( November 25th, 2017)- Tonight, Sergey Kovalev, 30-2-1, 26 knockouts, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will return to action after five months, and attempt to win his first light […]
Training Camp Notes: Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev Krusher Settles in with New Trainer Abror Tursunpulatov Oxnard, CA: Former unified light heavyweight world champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-2-1, 26 KOs) did a lot of soul-searching after his controversial loss to Andre “S.O.G” Ward over the summer in Las Vegas, Nevada. He traveled back to his home in Russia for […]
ANDRE WARD ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT FROM BOXING AT AGE 33 Oakland, CA (September 21, 2017)– Andre Ward, who defeated Sergey Kovalev twice and took over the 168 and 175lb division has announced his retirement from boxing at age 33. Ward tweeted the following video as part of his announcement: Follow Andre S.O.G. Ward ✔@andreward MISSION […]
Krusher Begins Road to Redemption Sergey Kovalev to Face Vyacheslav Shabranskyy Saturday, November 25 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden Televised Live on HBO Boxing After Dark® New York, NY: Former Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-2-1, 26 KOs) returns to the ring Saturday, November 25 at The Theater Madison Square […]
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