ZUFFA BOXING SIGNS CONOR BENN & EDDIE HEARN REACTION VIDEO Las Vegas, NV (February 21st, 2026)– British boxing star Conor Benn has signed with Zuffa Boxing, as announced by Dana White. Benn has reportedly signed a 15 million one-fight deal with the promotion. “I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa […]
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CLARESSA SHIELDS DEFEATS FRANCHON CREWS-DEZURN IN DETROIT – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Detroit, Michigan (February 24th, 2026)– Claressa Shields remains the undisputed women’s heavyweight champion after defeating longtime rival Franchón Crews-Dezurn, 38, (10-3-1) by unanimous decision (100-90 x3) on February 22, 2026. Fighting in her hometown of Detroit at Little Caesars Arena, Shields, 30, improved her perfect […]
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DAVID BENAVIDEZ VS. GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND SHOWDOWN Undefeated Two-Division Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez Takes On Unified WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday, May 2 Headlining PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las […]
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ADAMES AND AMMO CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE IN ORLANDO ON MARCH 21 WBC Middleweight title battle rearranged for the Caribe Royale Resort exclusively live on DAZN SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE WORLD CLASS BOXING Carlos Adames will defend his WBC World Middleweight title against Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando on Saturday, March […]
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PFL BELFAST SET FOR THE SSE ARENA ON APRIL 16 AS PAUL HUGHES RETURNS AGAINST JAY JAY WILSON PFL returns to Belfast on April 16 as Paul “Big News” Hughes headlines the SSE Arena in the capital for the second time, as he takes on the dangerous New Zealander, Jay Jay “The Māori Kid” Wilson Pre-sale […]
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ZUFFA BOXING SIGNS CONOR BENN & EDDIE HEARN REACTION VIDEO Las Vegas, NV (February 21st, 2026)– British boxing star Conor Benn has signed with Zuffa Boxing, as announced by Dana White. Benn has reportedly signed a 15 million one-fight deal with the promotion. “I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa […]
CLARESSA SHIELDS DEFEATS FRANCHON CREWS-DEZURN IN DETROIT – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Detroit, Michigan (February 24th, 2026)– Claressa Shields remains the undisputed women’s heavyweight champion after defeating longtime rival Franchón Crews-Dezurn, 38, (10-3-1) by unanimous decision (100-90 x3) on February 22, 2026. Fighting in her hometown of Detroit at Little Caesars Arena, Shields, 30, improved her perfect […]
DAVID BENAVIDEZ VS. GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND SHOWDOWN Undefeated Two-Division Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez Takes On Unified WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday, May 2 Headlining PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las […]
Alex Bray and Gabriela Tellez Capture WBA Titles, Dainier Pero Scores Impressive Stoppage at “Night of Champions XIV” in Orlando Photos by @Evenhandsboxing ORLANDO, FL (February 23, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions delivered another memorable evening of world-class boxing this past Friday as “Night of Champions XIV” lit up the elegant Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The action-packed event showcased championship performances, […]
ADAMES AND AMMO CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE IN ORLANDO ON MARCH 21 WBC Middleweight title battle rearranged for the Caribe Royale Resort exclusively live on DAZN SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE WORLD CLASS BOXING Carlos Adames will defend his WBC World Middleweight title against Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando on Saturday, March […]
Team USA Notches Perfect Day to Open 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament Lorenzo Patricio, Lavant Brownlee, Salim Ellis-Bey and Robby Gonzales Score Wins on Day One of Competition SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 23, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team is off to a red-hot start at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament after […]
PFL BELFAST SET FOR THE SSE ARENA ON APRIL 16 AS PAUL HUGHES RETURNS AGAINST JAY JAY WILSON PFL returns to Belfast on April 16 as Paul “Big News” Hughes headlines the SSE Arena in the capital for the second time, as he takes on the dangerous New Zealander, Jay Jay “The Māori Kid” Wilson Pre-sale […]
What Now? Ryan Garcia Calls Out Stevenson, Who Calls Out Haney Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Post fight, after defeating Mario Barrios to win the World Boxing Council World Welterweight title this past weekend, on February 21, 2026, Ryan Garcia told the commentator in the ring interview, “You know who […]
LEIGH WOOD VS. JOSH WARRINGTON 2 FULL CARD RESULTS, POST PRESSER & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE WORLD CLASS BOXING London, UK (February 24th, 2026) — Leigh Wood, 37, (29-4, 17 KOs) defeated Josh Warrington, 35, (32-5-1, 8 KOs) by a wide unanimous decision in their rematch on February 21, 2026, at […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT HOUSTON RESULTS & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS SIGN UP TO PARAMOUNT+ TO SEE THIS FIGHT Houston, Texas (February 22, 2026)– Sean Strickland, 34 (30-7), defeated Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez, 32, (15-3), via TKO (strikes) at 2:33 of the third round in the main event of UFC Fight Night Houston on February 21, 2026. The victory, […]
FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MANNY PACQUIAO 2 IS OFFICIAL! Official Netflix Press Release Las Vegas, NV (February 23rd, 2026)– There is unfinished business — and a whole lot of beef — between two of the greatest boxers of all time. More than a decade after their record-breaking “Fight of the Century,” Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. […]
RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESSER Las Vegas, NV (February 22nd, 2026)– Ryan Garcia, 27, (25-2, 20 Kos) defeated Mario Barrios, 30, (29-3-2, 18 Kos) by unanimous decision on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to capture the WBC welterweight championship. Garcia dominated the bout […]
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn II Preview & Weigh-in Video SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE THIS FIGHT Detroit, Michigan (February 20th, 2026)– Claressa Shields, 30, (17-0-0, 3 KOs) will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship against Franchon Crews-Dezurn, 38, (10-2) in a highly anticipated rematch on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Taking place at the […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING/MMA NEWS *For Immediate Release to Publish Roselle, Park, NJ (February 21, 2026)– Welcome to the Real Combat Media Boxing & MMA Fights of the Week, where we discuss the week’s most significant news and the most notable fights in the sports of boxing and MMA, so you can save time by getting […]
PFL CHICAGO TO BE HEADLINED BY FORMER CHAMPION SERGIO PETTIS AGAINST UNDEFEATED MITCH McKEE ON APRIL 11 PFL returns to Chicago’s Wintrust Arena for PFL Chicago on April 11 Middleweights collide in the co-main event as Milwaukee’s Jordan Newman faces American Top Team’s Josh Silveira Pre-sale begins Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. CT – Tickets […]
PFL PITTSBURGH FULL CARD FINALIZED FOR MARCH 28 AT UPMC EVENTS CENTER Former World Champion Johnny Eblen Faces Highly Anticipated PFL Newcomer Bryan Battle in the Main Event Pittsburgh’s Dalton Rosta Meets Former PFL Champion Impa Kasanganay in Middleweight Co-Main Event Complete 12-Bout Card Set for PFL Pittsburgh – Tickets On Sale Now via Ticketmaster NEW […]
RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS WEIGH-IN, PREVIEW, HEATED PRESSER, BETTING ODDS, PREDICTIONS & HOW TO WATCH! SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS Las Vegas, NV (February 19th, 2026)– Tom Brown’s TGB Promotions, Oscar de La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN Pay-Per-View will present a card of eight bouts of […]
LEIGH WOOD VS. JOSH WARRINGTON WEIGH-IN, PRESSER & BETTING ODDS SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS London, UK (February 16th, 2026)– Leigh Wood, 37, (28-4, 17 KOs), faces Josh Warrington, 35, (32-4-1, 8 KOs) in a rematch on February 21, 2026, following Wood’s 7th-round knockout victory in October 2023. Wood, […]
SEAN STRICKLAND VS. ANTHONY HERNANDEZ FIGHT NIGHT WEIGH-IN, PREVIEW, MEDIA DAY & BETTING ODDS SIGN UP TO PARAMOUNT+ TO SEE THIS FIGHT Houston, Texas (February 19th, 2026)– This high-stakes bout features the #3-ranked former champion Sean Strickland, 34 (29-7), against the #4-ranked and surging Anthony Hernandez, 32, ( 15-2, 1 NC) Sean Strickland relies on […]
Efe Ajagba Decks and Stops Charles Martin, Dzambekov KOs Elbiali on Paramount + Las Vegas Zuffa Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent SIGN UP TO ZUFFA BOXING Las Vegas, NV (February 15th, 2026)– In the main event of an eight bout Zuffa Boxing card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]
PFL AFRICA KICKS OFF SEASON 2 ON APRIL 10 IN PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA 2025 PFL Africa Bantamweight Champion Nkosi Ndebele meets Michele Clemente in a Bantamweight Showcase Main Event Justin Clarke takes on Abdoulaye Kane in a Heavyweight Showcase Co-Main Event PFL Africa 2 will showcase rising African talents from over 10 different nations across […]
CALLUM SMITH VS DAVID MORRELL MEGA FIGHT SET FOR APRIL 18 IN LIVERPOOL AS PAT BROWN HEADLINES IN HIS HOMETOWN ON APRIL 3 Callum ‘Mundo’ Smith defends his WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship against David Morrell on his home turf in Liverpool as part of a huge North-West double for Matchroom Boxing in the UK this April – […]
THREE PIVOTAL SHOWDOWNS ROUND OUT FUNDORA VS. THURMAN PBC PAY-PER-VIEW ON PRIME VIDEO LINEUP SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Top Contender Frank Sanchez Battles U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Richard Torrez Jr. in IBF Heavyweight Title Final Eliminator Serving as Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Top-Rated Middleweight Contender Yoenli Hernandez Faces U.S. […]
RONDA ROUSEY VS. GINA CARANO IS OFFICIAL FOR JAKE PAUL’S MVP PROMOTIONS! Los Angeles, CA (February 17th, 2026) — Ronda Rousey, 39, (12-2), is officially coming out of retirement to face fellow pioneer Gina Carano, 43, (7-1), in a highly anticipated mixed martial arts return on May 16, 2026. This bout, announced on February 17, […]
Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois Headlines DAZN Co-Op Live Manchester Card on May 9 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 16th, 2026)– DAZN Pay-Per-View and Queensberry Promotions will present an exciting card entitled ‘Don’t Blink!’ on live boxing on Saturday, May 9, 2026, featuring World Boxing Organisation World Heavyweight […]
Marco Huck Wins Heavyweight Comeback, Outpoints Pejsar on DAZN DreamBoxing Card SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Halle, Germany (February 16th, 2026)– In a closer bout than expected main event on a seven-bout DreamBoxing DAZN card at Heristo Arena in Halle, […]
RYAN GARCIA FINED 5K BY THE WBC FOR MISSING THE 14-DAY WEIGHT DEADLINE SIGN UP TO DAZN TO SEE RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (February 16th, 2026)-– Ryan Garcia, with his T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas February 21, 2026, World Boxing Council challenge for […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING/MMA NEWS *For Immediate Release to Publish Roselle, Park, NJ (February 14th, 2026)– Welcome to the Real Combat Media Boxing & MMA Fights of the Week, where we discuss the week’s most significant news and the most notable fights in the sports of boxing and MMA, so you can save time by getting […]
PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE RELEASES OFFICIAL FIGHTER RANKINGS UPDATE FOLLOWING PFL ROAD TO DUBAI NEW YORK (February 12, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today released updated official fighter rankings following PFL Road to Dubai. Combat Registry independently oversees vote collection, tabulation, and publication. Rankings are determined by a panel of MMA journalists and industry experts following each […]
PFL MADRID FULL CARD LOCKED-IN FOR MARCH 20 AT THE PALACIO VISTALEGRE PFL Madrid will be headlined by Spain’s own PFL Middleweight World Champion Costello “The Spaniard” van Steenis in a rematch and his first title defence against England’s No. 2-ranked Fabian “The Assassin” Edwards The co-main event will see elite Featherweights battle in the cage […]
THE 2026 PFL MENA SEASON LAUNCHES MAY 8 IN KHOBAR, SHOWCASING REGION’S ELITE FEATHERWEIGHTS, LIGHTWEIGHTS, AND WELTERWEIGHTS Return of 2025 Champion Salah Eddine Hamli Headlines Season Opener Eastern Province’s Ahmed Albrahim Makes Highly Anticipated Professional Debut Bahrain MMA Star Hamza Kooheji Enters 2026 Featherweight Tournament in PFL MENA Debut Tickets go on sale today at […]
Efe Ajagba Headlines Zuffa Boxing 3 Paramount + Eight Bouts Sunday Card at Meta Apex Las Vegas Sign up to Paramount+ to see this Fight! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (February 11th, 2026)– Zuffa Boxing 3 and Paramount + will present an eight-bout card of professional boxing on […]
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