FULL CARD FINALIZED FOR PFL SAN DIEGO PRESENTED BY GOVX ON JUNE 27 AT PECHANGA ARENA SAN DIEGO PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Will be Available in the U.S. on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes Tickets for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Are Available Now via AXS NEW YORK — May 27, 2026 — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) […]
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The Rock Returns! Former World Heavyweight Champion Hasim Rahman, 53, Making Comeback July 14 in Rochester By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Rochester, NY (May 28th, 2026)– Former World Heavyweight champion Hasim ‘The Rock’ Rahman, in an attempt to break the late George Foreman’s record and become the oldest world heavyweight champion […]
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Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi upset Mohammad Yahya with a split decision win after a hard-fought three round match Algeria’s Ylies Djiroun showed thunderous power as he stopped Salah Eddine Hamli with a combination of punches in round 1 Fight Night Photos Here DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (May 24, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League kicked off the […]
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PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES PFL NEW YORK PRESENTED BY ARKHAM ON JULY 31 AT THE UBS ARENA WITH BLOCKBUSTER MAIN AND CO-MAIN EVENTS Undefeated PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov Returns to Defend His Title Against Undefeated No. 3-Ranked Contender Archie Colgan The Co-Main Event Will Feature the Return of Top-Ranked Dakota Ditcheva Against Former Bellator Kickboxing World Champion Denise Kielholtz Pre-sale Tickets for PFL New York Presented by Arkham at the UBS Arena, PFL’s Debut Show at the Venue, are Available Now on pfl.info/ny With General On-Sale Tickets Available Tomorrow from 10:00 am EST PFL New York […]
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OLEKSANDR USYK VS. RICO VERHOEVEN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION Giza, Egypt (May 24th, 2026)– Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven via an 11th-round technical knockout on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to retain his WBC heavyweight world championship. Contested under the “Glory in Giza” banner, the highly anticipated crossover boxing match took place outdoors in […]
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David Morrell Jr. Assess Edgar Berlanga “I’ll Knock Him Out in One Round” HOUSTON, TX (February 26, 2024) – In a bold statement, undefeated WBA World Champion David Morrell Jr. (10-0, 9 KOs) has declared that rising star Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs), who is fresh off his sixth-round knockout over Padraig McCrory (18-1, 9 KOs), is nowhere near his level and that he […]
Edgar Berlanga Stops Padraig McCrory in Orlando, FL – Video Highlights By DAZN Orlando, FL (February 25th, 2024)– Edgar Berlanga started his career with 16 straight first-round knockouts. However, the five consecutive decision victories that followed left many wondering where Berlanga’s power went. Well, in the highest-stakes matchup of his pro journey, Berlanga reminded everyone […]
BERLANGA VS. MCCRORY: FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Watch this Fight on DAZN IN-CAMP DOCUMENTARY: Berlanga and McCrory opened up their respective training camps to the Matchroom cameras – watch ‘Make The Days Count’ on the Matchroom YouTube channel. CAMP IMAGES: Berlanga images McCrory images Unbeaten Super-Middleweights clash on Saturday night in Orlando Eddie Hearn “Welcome to Orlando […]
SUBRIEL MATIAS SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM IBF Super-Lightweight king targeting early summer defense in Puerto Rico Subriel Matias has signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and Fresh Productions. Matias (20-1 20 KOs) landed the vacant IBF Super-Lightweight title last February, forcing Jeremias Ponce to retire after five rounds of their […]
GIYASOV, VARGAS AND RIVERA FEATURE ON BERLANGA-MCCRORY UNDERCARD Two World title eliminators added to Orlando on Feb 24 Shakhram Giyasov meets Pablo Cesar Cano and Antonio Vargas faces Jonathan Rodriguez in World title eliminators, as hot prospect Yankiel Rivera fights for a first pro title on the undercard of the Super-Middleweight showdown between Edgar Berlanga and Padraig McCrory at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida on Saturday February […]
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND PHOTOS GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN: TITO SANCHEZ VS. WALTER SANTIBAÑES LIVE FROM FANTASY SPRINGS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Click HERE for Photos Click HERE to Rewatch the Weigh-In Click HERE for PDF Bout Sheet Mandatory Credit: Cris Esqueda / Golden Boy ### Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Miguel […]
O’Shaquie Foster to Defend Junior Lightweight Crown against Abraham Nova at The Theater at Madison Square Garden LIVE on ESPN Foster-Nova will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. NEW YORK (Dec. 8, 2023) — WBC junior lightweight world champion O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster hopes to cool off the latest […]
Rafael Espinoza Dethrones Featherweight Champion Robeisy Ramirez Xander Zayas KOs Jorge Fortea in Co-Feature CLICK HERE for Photos (Courtesy: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2023) — Unbeaten Mexican Rafael Espinoza spent 10 years in the pro ranks before his first world title shot. And when the opportunity finally came, he made the most of it. Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) captured the […]
Weigh-In Results: Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ Charles F. Dodge Center (Pembroke Pines, Florida) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank • CLICK HERE for VIDEO Credit: Top Rank (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) • Robeisy Ramirez 125.6 lbs. vs. Rafael Espinoza 125.3 lbs (Ramirez’s WBO Featherweight World […]
Derrieck Cuevas-Marlon Aguas Welterweight Showdown to Stream LIVE & Exclusively on ESPN+ Streaming action from Panama begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (Nov. 28, 2023) — Puerto Rican welterweight contender Derrieck Cuevas returns against Ecuadorian veteran Marlon Aguas in the 10-round main event this Friday, Dec. 1 at Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes in Panama City, Panama. Cuevas looks to […]
Xander Zayas: “I’m Determined to Position Myself as a Top Contender!” Zayas returns against Jorge Fortea on Saturday, December 9 at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida & LIVE on ESPN CLICK HERE for Training Photos Courtesy: Top Rank FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2023) — Puerto Rican junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas hopes to close the year on an […]
FRIDAY: Jonathan Gonzalez-Gerardo Zapata Light Flyweight Title Showdown to Stream LIVE & Exclusively on ESPN+ Fight action from Nicaragua begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (Oct. 23, 2023) —Puerto Rico’s WBO light flyweight world champion, Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez, will defend his world title against hometown favorite Gerardo Zapata this Friday, Oct. 27 at Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in […]
OSCAR “EL PUPILO” COLLAZO’S HISTORY MAKING DEFENSE ENDS IN A SUCCESSFUL TKO VICTORY IN HIS NATIVE PUERTO RICO Click HERE for Photos Photo credit: Miguel Cotto Promotions / Julian Herencia SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (August 26, 2023) – In a history-making performance in front of a massive showing of thousands of Puerto Ricans in attendance at the […]
OSCAR “EL PUPILO” COLLAZO TO MAKE HIS FIRST WORLD TITLE DEFENSE IN HIS HOMELAND OF PUERTO RICO AGAINST GAREN “HELLBOY” DIAGAN OF THE PHILIPPINES GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN RETURNS ON AUGUST 26 LIVE FROM COLISEO ROBERTO CLEMENTE IN SAN JUAN TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, JULY 31! SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (July 28, 2023) – […]
“WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS” RETURNS TO KISSIMMEE JULY 26! IT’S PUERTO RICO vs MEXICO IN THE MAIN EVENT AT THE KISSIMMEE CIVIC CENTER June 16, 2023, Plant City, FL. — ProBox TV returns to Kissimmee, Florida with a classic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico battle. Puerto Rico’s Orlando Gonzalez and Mexico’s Ramiro Cesena will mêlée in a ten […]
June 10: Xander Zayas to Fight for Second Annual Miguel Cotto Award in Co-Feature to Josh Taylor-Teofimo Lopez at The Theater at MSG Taylor-Lopez and Zayas-Ronald Cruz will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Tickets are ON SALE NOW at Ticketmaster.com NEW YORK (May 23, 2023) —Junior middleweight phenom Xander […]
PROGRAIS DEFENDS WBC CROWN AGAINST ZORRILLA IN NEW ORLEANS Puerto Rican lands dream World title shot against ‘Rougarou’ on June 17 Regis Prograis will defend his WBC World Super-Lightweight title against Danielito Zorrilla on Saturday June 17 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, live worldwide on DAZN. TICKETS FOR PROGRAIS VS. ZORILLA ARE ON SALE NOW […]
*QUOTES, PHOTOS AND VIDEO* OSCAR COLLAZO HOSTS MEDIA WORKOUT IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO AHEAD OF HIS HISTORIC CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH AGAINST THE PHILIPPINES’ MELVIN JERUSALEM BROADCAST LIVE ON DAZN FROM FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO TICKETS STILL ON SALE! Click HERE for Photos Click HERE for B-Roll Footage Mandatory Credit: Miguel Cotto Promotions SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (May 17, 2023) – On […]
Reflections on the Career of Middleweight Gatekeeper King, Gabriel Rosado Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The recent retirement of 46 bouts middleweight top ten contender gatekeeper Gabriel ‘King’ Rosado was the correct decision, as his career had hit the probable end of the boxing road. Rosado, age 37, a Philadelphian […]
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION LUIS COLLAZO RETURNS AND FOUR UNDEFEATED BOXERS FACE OFF IN TWO ADDITIONAL BOUTS ON APRIL 19, IN PLANT CITY FLORIDA LIVE ON PROBOX Weigh-In Photos Here! Credit Gabe Gomez, ProBox Plant City Tickets Available HERE Ruiz & Collazo Plant City, Florida, April 14, 2023 – Former world champion Luis Collazo faces off against Angel […]
Macho Camacho Way To Air This June on Bally Sports 60-Minute Documentary To Be Produced by Ron Johnson and Hector Camacho Jr. LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2023)–This June, a “Macho Camacho Way”, a 60-minute documentary chronicling the naming of a street in honor of former world champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer Hector “Macho” […]
Xander Zayas-Ronald Cruz Junior Middleweight Clash Added as Co-Feature to Josh Taylor-Teofimo Lopez Title Showdown at The Theater at Madison Square Garden LIVE on ESPN Tickets are ON SALE NOW here.Taylor-Lopez and Zayas-Cruz will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT NEW YORK (April 12, 2023) —Junior middleweight phenom Xander […]
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs. Gabe Rosado Weigh-in Video, Press Conference, Prelims & Betting Odds Click HERE for Photos Click HERE to Rewatch Press Conference Mandatory Credit: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda LONG BEACH, CA (March 16, 2023): As the countdown continues to Saturday, March 18, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (44-1, 30 KOs) of Mazatlan, Mexico and Philadelphia’s Gabriel “King” Rosado (26-16-1, 15 KOs) hosted […]
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez returns this Saturday vs. Gabe Rosado for the next chapter of his career LAS VEGAS (March 13, 2023) –- Former World Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) returns to the ring this Saturday for the first time during his 13 ½-year pro career after suffering a loss against two-time world […]
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ANGEL “TITO” ACOSTA TO FACE ANGELINO “HURACÁN” CORDOVA AS MAIN EVENT OF GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN LIVE FROM FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! INDIO, CA (March 10, 2023) – Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN will return on Thursday, April 6 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino with a special headlining […]
Training Injury Forces Xander Zayas to Withdraw from April 1 ESPN+ Co-Feature Joet Gonzalez-Jose Enrique Vivas featherweight matchup confirmed as new co-feature to Robeisy Ramirez-Isaac Dogboe championship showdown TULSA, OK. (March 9, 2023) – Puerto Rican junior middleweight prospect Xander Zayas has been forced to withdraw from his April 1 fight against Ronald “Diablo” Cruz at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino […]
Xander Zayas: “I Will Become a Top Contender in 2023!” Zayas returns against Ronald Cruz on Saturday, April 1 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa LIVE on ESPN+ Tickets starting at $49.50 are on sale now here. CLICK HERE for Training Photos Courtesy: Mikey Williams/Top Rank MIAMI, Fla. (March 1, 2023) – Xander Zayas (15-0, 10 KOs) is […]
Jeremias Ponce’s trainer explains why he stopped the fight against Matias: “It was like punching a wall” Alberto Zacarías, Jeremias Ponce’s trainer, explained why he decided to stop the fight against Subriel Matías for the junior welterweight IBF world title. “(Ponce) goes down in the fifth round, and the last shot is to the body”, […]
KATIE TAYLOR VS. AMANDA SERRANO: SERRANO SUFFERS INJURY SETBACK Due to an injury sustained by Amanda Serrano, Matchroom Boxing and Most Valuable Promotions regret to announce that the Taylor-Serrano II bout on May 20 in Dublin will not go ahead as planned. The teams are in discussions about finding a revised date for the bout. […]
EDGAR BERLANGA SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM New York, NY (February 14th, 2023)– Unbeaten Super-Middleweight sensation pens deal with Eddie Hearn. Edgar Berlanga has signed a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Berlanga (20-0 16 KOs) shot to fame when his blistering speed and devastating power led to an astonishing run of 16 first […]
GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ AND GABRIEL “KING” ROSADO TO FACE EACH OTHER IN MEXICO VS. PUERTO RICO CROSSROADS MAIN EVENT FIGHT SATURDAY, MARCH 18 – LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE ON DAZN LOS ANGELES, CA (February 7, 2023): In a high-stakes crossroads fight, former world champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (44-1, 30 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico and Philadelphia’s former […]
Madison Square Garden Results: Amanda Serrano Decisions Bloody Erika Cruz, Alycia Baumgardner Wins and Calls Serrano Out By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (February 5th, 2023)– On Saturday night, February 4, 2023, a nine bout DAZN boxing card was held at Hulu Theatre Madison Square Garden in New York […]
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