REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING/MMA NEWS *For Immediate Release to Publish Roselle, Park, NJ (January 24th, 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 […]
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In Open Letter, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman’s Last Stand Against Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act H.R. 4634, and UBOs supported by Dana White and TKO By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Mexico City, Mexico (January 23rd, 2026)– As of January 2026, the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, H.R. 4634, heavily supported by […]
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RYAN GARCIA VS. MARIO BARRIOS WILD PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO Las Vegas, NV (January 23rd, 2026)– WBC Welterweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios and global phenomenon “King” Ryan Garcia hosted a media event on Thursday to officially announce and preview their mega pay-per-view showdown, The Ring: High Stakes. The elite welterweights will return to the fight […]
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DAZN Friday Night Fights! Sanchez vs. Ramirez Thunder Studios Long Beach Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Long Beach, CA (January 22, 2026)– DAZN Friday Night Fights will present a televised five bout card of professional boxing at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California, on Friday night, January 23, 2026, featuring […]
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UFC 324 PARAMOUNT+ WEIGH-IN, MEDIA DAY, PRESSER, BETTING ODDS, COUNTDOWN SHOW & HOW TO WATCH! SIGN UP TO PARAMOUNT+ TO WATCH UFC 324 & BOXING EVENTS Las Vegas, NV (January 22, 2026)– UFC finally returns to a new 7-year network deal on Paramount+ with an all-action showdown for the interim lightweight title. #4-ranked Justin Gaethje, […]
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SMALLS VS RAMOS TOPS STACKED UNDERCARD FOR NAVARRETE-NUNEZ BLOCKBUSTER IN GLENDALE Philly talent faces Arizona’s two-time World title challenger on Feb 28 Tahmir Smalls will defend his WBA Continental North America Welterweight title against Abel Ramos at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, February 28, live worldwide on DAZN, leading the undercard for the blockbuster […]
Crawford & Benavidez Not Interested in Fighting Each Other By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Phoenix, Arizona (October 9th, 2025)– Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh stated on a post on X “Can David Benavidez still make 168 pounds?” Alalshikh, who promoted Canelo Alvarez vs. Crawford, could do David vs. Bud. World Light heavyweight […]
DAVID BENAVIDEZ VS. DAVID MORRELL JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS “He wanted to make it personal with me, so I’m personally going to break his mouth.” – Benavidez “I’m getting the knockout. 100%. He’s all talk and no bite.” – Morrell Also Featuring Brandon Figueroa, Stephen Fulton Jr., Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, Jesus […]
JARON ENNIS DEFEATS KAREN CHUKHADZHIAN IN PHILLY IN A TOUGH FIGHT By DAZN Boxing Sign up to DAZN World Class Boxing Philadelphia, PA (November 1oth, 2024)– Jaron Ennis admitted that he kind of found it difficult to get up for fighting Karen Chukhadzhian two times in over a year’s period. Despite having a harder […]
Jaime Munguia KOs Erik Bazinyan in Super Middleweight Scorcher Richard Torrez Jr. wins via DQ in co-feature CLICK HERE for Photos (Courtesy: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) GLENDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 20, 2024) — Jaime Munguia took a little time to get going, but when he did, the end was near. The Mexican super middleweight star rebounded from May’s defeat to Canelo Alvarez with […]
Tijuana Titan Jaime Munguia Battles Unbeaten Erik Bazinyan in Super Middleweight Showdown at Desert Diamond Arena LIVE on ESPN Munguia-Bazinyan and additional fight action will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT GLENDALE, Ariz. (July 31, 2024) — Jaime Munguia is ready for his Grand Canyon State encore. Jaime Munguia, […]
August 10: Junior Bantamweight Standout Steven Navarro Returns on Venado Lopez-Angelo Leo Undercard in Albuquerque Navarro’s bout against Oscar Arroyo will stream LIVE on ESPN+ before the ESPN-televised main card Tickets on sale NOW via eTix.com ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 10, 2024) — Steven “Kid Dynamite” Navarro, the fast-rising junior bantamweight prospect from Los Angeles, returns to action in […]
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. FRANK MARTIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS “It hasn’t even hit him yet. He’ll see Saturday. It’s gonna hit him. Especially when I touch him.” – Davis “I appreciate Tank giving me the opportunity to whoop his ass. He just hasn’t been in there with anybody like me.” – Martin Boxing […]
DAVIS VS. MARTIN & BENAVIDEZ VS. GVOZDYK PPV UNDERCARD VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & VIDEO Featuring Gary Antuanne Russell, Alberto Puello, Carlos Adames & Terrell Gausha Fighters Preview Respective Pay-Per-View Undercard Bouts Rounding Out Davis Vs. Martin & Benavidez Vs. Gvozdyk Topped PBC Pay-Per-View Event On Prime Video Saturday, June 15 From the MGM Grand […]
MERCADO AND ALI WORLD TITLE CLASH CONFIRMED FOR PHOENIX Mexican defends WBC Super-Bantamweight crown against Somali-Briton on June 29 Yamileth Mercado will defend her WBC World Super-Bantamweight title against Ramla Ali at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday June 29, live worldwide on DAZN. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed at a press conference for the event in […]
EDWARDS AND CURIEL CLASH IN PHOENIX Former World champions collide on Estrada-Rodriguez bill on June 29 Phoenix, Arizona (April 16th, 2024)– Sunny Edwards and Adrian Curiel will clash in a 12-round Flyweight battle as the chief support bout for the blockbuster World title clash between Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse Rodriguez at Footprint Center in […]
Dante Stone extends win streak to 16, Tsotne Rogava improved to 7-o with 7 KOs, Aram Avagyan returned to ring with a stoppage Toro Results from Superior, Colorado SUPERIOR, Colo. (April 13, 2024) – Toro Promotions, Inc. went three-for-three again last night on a pro boxing card, presented by Airtight Boxing in association with Toro Promotions, […]
And The Oscar Goes To…. Valdez KOs Wilson to Win Junior Lightweight Slugfest Seniesa Estrada Topples Yokasta Valle to Capture Undisputed Minimumweight World Title CLICK HERE for Photos (Courtesy: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) GLENDALE, Arizona (March 29, 2024) — Oscar Valdez (32-2, 24 KOs) wanted to show that he could become a champion again, and tonight he did it. The former […]
ESTRADA AND RODRIGUEZ CLASH IN EPIC SHOWDOWN IN PHOENIX ON JUNE 29 ‘Gallo’ defends WBC and Ring Magazine Super-Flyweight titles against ‘Bam’ at Footprint Center One of the best fights in boxing is official – Juan Francisco Estrada will defend his WBC and Ring Magazine World Super-Flyweight titles against Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on […]
ELIJAH GARCIA PHOENIX MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS Unbeaten Arizona-Native Garcia Takes On Veteran Contender Kyrone Davis Topping PBC on Prime Video Action Saturday, March 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Click HERE for Photos from Frankie Ruiz/ TGB Promotions PHOENIX – March 8, 2024 – Undefeated rising middleweight Elijah Garcia held a media workout in his native Phoenix […]
JAIME MUNGUIA STOPS JOHN RYDER IN AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE Click HERE for Photos Click HERE for Scorecards Mandatory Credit: Golden Boy Promotions / Cris Esqueda PHOENIX, AZ (January 27, 2024): In another career-defining performance and Fight of the Year candidate, the still undefeated, Former World Champion Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) sent a message to the super middleweight division in […]
Click HERE for Photos Click HERE to rewatch Weigh-In Click HERE for PDF Bout Sheet Mandatory Credit: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda Click HERE for Photos Click HERE to Rewatch the Media Workout stream Click HERE for Photos Click HERE to Rewatch the Press Conference stream Mandatory Credit: Golden Boy Promotions / Cris Esqueda Sign up to DAZN JAMIE MUNGUIA VS. JOHN RYDER WEIGH-IN, PRESSER, BETTING ODDS & HOW […]
BAM RODRIGUEZ VS. SUNNY EDWARDS VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & RESULTS All results: Jesse Rodriguez (c) def. Sunny Edwards via TKO 10 Murodjon Akhmadaliev def. Kevin Gonzalez via TKO 8 (2:49) Galal Yafai def. Rocco Santomauro via UD 10 (99-91, 98-93, 97-93) Ja’Rico O’Quinn def. Peter McGrail via KO 5 (2:19) Arturo Popoca def. Carlos Mujica via […]
WEIGHTS, IMAGES AND RUNNING ORDER FOR RODRIGUEZ VS. EDWARDS First bell 3.15pm MT LIVE ON BEFORE THE BELL ON DAZN AND MATCHROOM’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL 6 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight contest JOE MCGRAIL (125.8lbs) vs. EDGAR ORTIZ JR. (123lbs) Liverpool, England Phoenix, Arizona Followed by 6 x 3 mins Featherweight contest ALBERT GONZALEZ (127.2lbs) vs. ALEXIS MOLINA (126.2lbs) […]
DAVID BENAVÍDEZ DROPS, STOPS DEMETRIUS ANDRADE IN DAZZLING SHOWTIME PPV® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT IN LAS VEGAS Jermall Charlo Returns to Decision José Benavídez Jr. in Co-Main Event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Subriel Matías and Lamont Roach Shine in PPV Undercard World Title Fights Click HERE for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing […]
DAVID BENAVÍDEZ VS. DEMETRIUS ANDRADE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS Also Featuring Jermall Charlo vs. José Benavídez Jr. Super Middleweight Superstar Benavídez Battles Unbeaten Two-Division Champion Andrade in SHOWTIME PPV® Headliner Saturday, November 25 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Click HERE for Photos from […]
AKHMADLIEV IN WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR AS FOUR MORE BRITS HEAD TO ARIZONA Former World champion aiming to get back to the top table – Galal Yafai returns to America as McGrail makes US debut Murodjon Akhmadaliev will face Kevin Gonzalez in an eliminator for the WBA World Super-Bantamweight title as the chief support bout to the Flyweight unification […]
DEMETRIUS ANDRADE BAY AREA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS Undefeated Two-Division World Champion Andrade Takes on Two-Time Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez in SHOWTIME PPV® Main Event Saturday, November 25 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Click HERE for Photos from Victor Ren/SHOWTIME SAN CARLOS, CA. – November 10, […]
DAVID BENAVIDEZ AND JOSE BENAVIDEZ JR. SEATTLE-AREA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS Brothers David and Jose Jr. Prepare for Respective SHOWTIME PPV® Clashes on Saturday, November 25 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Click HERE for Photos from Victor Ren/SHOWTIME VIDEO BURIEN, WA. – November […]
TWO SENSATIONAL MATCHUPS HIGHLIGHT BENAVIDEZ VS. ANDRADE SHOWTIME PPV® COUNTDOWN SHOW STREAMING LIVE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Former World Champion Sergey Lipinets Duels Exciting Contender Michel Rivera and Rising Prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. Battles Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in Bouts Featured on SHOWTIME SPORTS® Digital Platforms Beginning at 6 PM ET/ 3 PM PT Super Middleweight Superstars David Benavidez […]
JERMALL CHARLO VS. JOSE BENAVIDEZ JR. VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES “He’s gonna see what it’s about when he’s in there. He can keep running his mouth, because he’s gonna find out.” – Charlo “It’s gonna be funny when I whoop you. I always keep this same energy.” – Benavidez WBC Middleweight Champion Charlo […]
WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JERMALL CHARLO BATTLES EXCITING CONTENDER JOSE BENAVIDEZ JR. TOPPING STACKED SHOWTIME PPV® UNDERCARD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 IBF 140-Pound World Champion Subriel Matias Duels Unbeaten Mandatory Challenger Shohjahon Ergashev Plus WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Hector Luis Garcia Faces Top-Rated Lamont Roach in Telecast Opener from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort […]
Two-Time Champion Benavidez Defends Interim Super Middleweight Title Against Two-Division Champion Andrade Headlining Premier Boxing Champions Event Two-Time Champion Benavidez Defends Interim Super Middleweight Title Against Undefeated Andrade In Main Event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Tickets On Sale Now! LAS VEGAS – October 12, 2023 – Undefeated […]
RODRIGUEZ VS. EDWARDS: LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND IMAGES Flyweight rivals meet for the first time ahead of unification blockbuster in Glendale, Arizona on Dec 16, live on DAZN Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards came face-to-face for the first time at a launch press conference yesterday (September 21) in Orlando ahead of their blockbuster Flyweight unification clash […]
Cowboy Up: ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete Outlasts Oscar Valdez in Brutal All-Mexican Showdown Delgado decisions Valtierra in co-feature CLICK HERE for Photos (Courtesy: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) GLENDALE, Ariz. (Aug. 12, 2023) — Emanuel Navarrete (38-1, 31 KOs) wanted an all-Mexican war to take his career to new heights, and that’s exactly what he got. Navarrete defended his […]
Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez Press Conference, Betting Odds & Weigh-in Video CLICK HERE for Photos (Courtesy: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images) CLICK HERE FOR Press Conference VIDEO (Courtesy: Top Rank) GLENDALE, Arizona (Aug. 10, 2023) — Emanuel Navarrete (37-1, 31 KOs) and Oscar Valdez (31-1, 23 KOs) are ready for an all-Mexican duel. Navarrete will put his WBO junior lightweight world title […]
August 12: Raymond Muratalla-Diego Torres Lightweight Battle Confirmed as Co-Feature to Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez World Title Showdown at Desert Diamond Arena Navarrete-Valdez, Muratalla-Torres, and Richard Torrez Jr.-Willie Jake Jr. tripleheader will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Tickets starting at $50 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com GLENDALE, Ariz. (July […]
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