All 28 fighters made weight at UFC Vegas 124. Full card records, weights and odds, main card film study and weigh-in video for Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Johnny Walker.
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Under Men’s Rules 10×3 Rounds, Turhan vs. Baumgardner Heads MVP Texas Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Prediction Record: (184-44-10), (9-5-1) in Main Events Arlington, Texas (November 6th, 2026)– In the main event of a ten bouts ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Sky Sports UK televised card promoted by Jake Paul’s MVP […]
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Ex-World Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall, 61, Stops Jeremiah Williams in Fifth By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Corpus Christi, Texas (November 6th, 2026)– At age 61, former World Heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, age 61, continues to be the Jack Johnson of the modern era. McCall, 62-14-1 with 41 knockouts, Corpus Christi, Texas, […]
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Dana White announces Deontay Wilder vs. Jai Opetaia on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card on December 11 in Cardiff, with Opetaia making his heavyweight debut.
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Jake Paul vs. Cédric Doumbé is official for December 24 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Get the fight details, tale of the tape, press conference dates and what we know about how to watch.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT NIGHT SHAPING UP FOR A SENSATIONAL NIGHT OF PROFESSIONAL BOXING ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2013 AT THE RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY WBA-FEDELATIN’S “SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT” AND NEW YORK STATE “LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT” CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES ON THE LINE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QUEENS, NY (SEPTEMBER 5, 2013) –On Saturday, September 21st, 2013, “International Fight […]
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER®: TEAM ROUSEY VS. TEAM TATE PREMIERE RESULTS Teams Announced and Rousey uses first fight pick to match Shayna Baszler and Julianna Pena Series resumes next Wednesday on FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® kicked off the 18th season of its famed reality television show, The Ultimate Fighter®, on Wednesday night with […]
Liakhovich files formal protest of Wilder fight outcome Deontay Wilder (L) is shown here hitting Sergei Liakhovich (R) with an illegal punch behind his head Photo by Michael Snyder / The Desert Sun Former World Boxing Organization (“WBO”) Heavyweight Champion Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich has filed a formal protest, regarding the final outcome of […]
Photos & Quotes from Chris Arreola-Seth Mitchell press conference Photos: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Chris Arreola (35-3, 30 KO’s), of Riverside, Calif. and Seth Mitchell (26-1-1, 19 KO’s), of Brandywine, Md., got into a heated verbal exchange during Wednesday’s final press conference for their 12-round heavyweight showdown for the WBC Silver Championship this Saturday, Sept. […]
Seth Mitchell ups the ante, risks titles against Chris Arreola By Nick Bellafatto, Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Indio, CA (September 5th, 2013)– One of marginal heavyweight champion Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell’s (26-1-1, 19 KO’s) concerns in measurably stepping up to face Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (35-3, 30 KO’s) this Saturday night in Chris’s […]
PRESS RELEASE 17-YEAR-OLD BOXING ‘PRODIGY’ JUNIOR “SUGAR BOY” YOUNAN READY FOR PRO RANKS SIGNS LONG-TERM PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT WITH DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT New York, NY (9/5/13) – Having been sought out by every major promotional company in the US, highly regarded amateur prospect Junior “Sugar Boy” Younan has officially decided to make his world championship run under […]
RICKY BURNS LOOKING TO KEEP TITLE AND IMPRESS AMERICAN AUDIENCE AGAINST RAY BELTRAN THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON AWE (FORMERLY WEALTH TV) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO (SEPTEMBER 5, 2013)—He is undefeated in his last 21 fights that spans six and a half years and has won titles in two weight divisions, yet Ricky Burns will […]
Santiago Wins by U in Florida and Pops the Question to Girlfriend *Photo Credit- Pattee Mak [Orlando, Florida – August 31, 2013] Hard Hitting Promotions held an exciting action packed professional boxing card at the Mela Room, Orlando, Florida. The 8 round Main Event consisted of Cruiserweights from the television show the Contenders. […]
Boxing and MMA versus Football: A Pro-Union Editorial and Why By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Reader’s Note: The views expressed are not the views of Real Combat Media. Recently the National Football League paid 750 million dollars to settle claims by more than 4500 former NFL football players […]
Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans is Confirmed By Anthony L. Gonzalez, Real Combat Media Editor in Chief Las Vegas, NV (September 5th, 2013)– UFC officials confirmed that Rashad Evans, 33, will be facing Chael Sonnen, 36, at Light Heavyweight on the C0-Main Event of UFC 167 on the GSP vs. Johnny Hendricks card. UFC 167 takes place Nov. […]
PAUL BUTLER RARING TO GO FOR MIGUEL GONZALEZ AT COPPER BOX ARENA Super-flyweight star Paul Butler is straining at the leash ahead of his showdown with South American ace Miguel Gonzalez. Undefeated Butler, from Ellesmere Port, faces the tough Chilean for the Vacant WBO Intercontinental title on a multi-title extravaganza at the Copper Box Arena […]
American Boxing Association sanctioned by ABC The first and only governing body in boxing history exclusively for United States citizens – American Boxing Association (ABA) — has been officially sanctioned by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC). “This is a monumental time in boxing history because the ABA is the first and only belt to […]
RONNY RIOS TO FACE JOSE BERANZA ON SEPTEMBER 7 With a perfect 21-0 record, Santa Ana’s Ronny Rios is on the fast track to a world featherweight title shot. On Saturday, Sept. 7, he will perform in front of his Southern California faithful at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. in the lead undercard […]
King’ Carlos Molina Physically and Mentally Prepared to Reach His Lifelong Dream Chicago junior middleweight “King” Carlos Molina says he’s had a perfect training camp in preparation to fight for his dream of winning a world championship. Molina (21-5-2, 6 KOs) will face defending champion and Las Vegas resident Ishe Smith (25-5 11 KOs) for […]
By Jared Merkley, Real Combat Media MMA Correspondent Belo, Brazil(September 5th, 2013)– UFC Fight Night 28 featured some highly anticipated bouts, two of which could determine future title contenders. The co-main event featured top 10 ranked middleweights Ronaldo “Jacre” Souza (19-3-0) and Yushin Okami (29-8-0) which had the making to be a great fight. Despite […]
Bellator Host Live Weigh-Ins Friday, September 6th at 5:00 p.m. EST from Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino Weigh-Ins will be streamed online at Bellator.com Newport Beach, CA. (September 4, 2013) – The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator MMA will take place Friday at 5:00 p.m. EST at The Cabaret Theater inside the Mohegan Sun Casino. Bellator MMA will take place […]
Press Release For Immediate Release RUSTAM “THE MONGOOSE” NUGAEV IN REACH FOR A WORLD TITLE SHOT September 4, 2013 – Gary Shaw Productions lightweight contender, Rustam “The Mongoose” Nugaev (25-6-1, 15 KOs) has been spectacular since his return to the ring after a two year layoff due to personal issues. In his first […]
UFC returns to Australia on Dec. 6, and heavyweight Mark Hunt,39,will be in the main event fighting Bigfoot Antonio Silva,33,on the Fight Night card. The venue has not been determined at this time. This should be an exciting battle with arguably the two strongest punchers in the Heavyweight division. Both fighters are coming off […]
“ZORRITA” SOTO Y “RUSITO” MONTES TENDRAN SU GUERRA EL 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE La cartelera del 28 de septiembre en el Estadio Centenario de Los Mochis denominada “Viva Mexico” en Los Mochis, se antoja memorable, y es que dos mochitecos ídolos de esa región protagonizaran una “guerra civil”, el cuatro veces campeón mundial Humberto “Zorrita” Soto […]
Big Apple Boxing Comes To Jamaica Queens September 16. Is James Kirkland Next? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (September 4th, 2013)– Lou DiBella Entertainment and 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions will present Big Apple Boxing, an exciting card of boxing at Resorts New World Casino Aqueduct […]
ARREOLA VS. MITCHELL PREVIEW Indio, CA (September 4th, 2013)– Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola calls it a “must-win” and may retire if he loses. Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell calls it “do-or-die” and a “crossroads fight for both of us.” A gallant Mexican warrior who’ll forever be remembered for his classic four-fight series with Israel Vazquez on […]
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Frank Warren, Bill Ives and Queensberry Promotions announce promo formation London, UK (September 3rd, 2013)–It was announced today that Frank Warren, Britain’s leading boxing promoter, his sons George and Francis’ company Queensberry Promotions and Bill Ives, one of Britain’s leading businessmen, have signed an exclusive agreement to create a powerful, new, promotional organisation. The combination […]
Changing The Game card Saturday in Boston A solid club-show, featuring seven four-round bouts, is on tap this Saturday in Boston as Big Six Entertainment, in association with Danny Kelly Promotions, presents “Changing The Game” (special 5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy) in the theater district. “There is a […]
Klara Svensson added to ever-growing line-up of Nordic Fight Night talents Team Sauerland staged a media work-out in Stockholm today to present the future of Swedish boxing – five unbeaten talents who are determined to bring home titles. At Djurgårdens Boxing Club, promoter Nisse Sauerland officially announced the signing of Klara Svensson (10-0, 4 KOs), […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 28 GLOVER TEXEIRA VS. RYAN BADER PREVIEW Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil MAIN CARD (FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET) Ryan Bader vs. Glover Teixeira Yushin Okami vs. Ronaldo Souza Joseph Benavidez vs. Jussier Formiga Piotr Hallmann vs. Francisco Trinaldo Rafael Natal vs. Tor Troeng Ali Bagautinov vs. Marcos Vinicius […]
ERIC “OUTLAW”HUNTER TO FIGHT FOR NABA UNITED STATES FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE ON SEPTEMBER 13TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA (September 3, 2013)—On Friday night, September 13th at Harrahs Philadelphia, Eric “Outlaw” Hunter will headline a big night of boxing promoted by Joey Eye Boxing. Hunter of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be […]
Bellator’s Provides November 2nd Pay-Per-View “Rampage vs. Tito” To American Forces Network Newport Beach, CA. (August 30th, 2013) – As anticipation continues to build around Bellator’s November 2nd Pay-Per-View, the promotion announced today the American Forces Network will air “Rampage vs. Tito” in its entirety in over 175 countries worldwide to nearly one million American service men […]
RAY BELTRAN TOOK THE LONG ROAD BUT TITLE SHOT FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST RICKY BURNS LOOMS SATURDAY ON AWE (Formally Wealth TV) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO, CA (September 3, 2013)—This Saturday afternoon Ray Beltran (28-6, 17 KO’s) will take on Ricky Burns for Burns’ WBO Lightweight championship on AWE & www.awetv.com beginning at 3pm […]
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Last week, GYM confirmed that World Boxing Council (WBC), The Ring Magazine and linear world light heavyweight champion, Adonis “Superman” Stevenson ( 21-1-0 , 18 KOs), will defend his crown for the first time against former International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight champion Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (24-1-0, 19 KOs). The titanic collision will take place […]
Cecilia Braekhus Media Day in Oslo Photo Credit: Team Sauerland WBA, WBC & WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia Braekhus (22-0, 6 KOs), the pound-for-pound number one, caught up with the Norwegian media in Oslo today. On Saturday, she will take on unbeaten WBO Light Middleweight Champion Oxandia Castillo (12-0-2, 9 KOS) at the Nordic Fight […]
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