UFC Vegas 79: Fiziev vs. Gamrot Weigh-in Video Live from Las Vegas: Saturday, Sept. 23 on ESPN+ and SiriusXM Fight Nation 7 p.m. ET: Main Card | 4 p.m. ET: Undercard To Subscribe to ESPN+ Visit ESPN+ Las Vegas, NV (September 23rd, 2023)– UFC action continues this weekend with UFC Fight Night Presented by New Amsterdam […]
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Zhilei Zhang-Joe Joyce Heavyweight Rematch Headlines London Fight Night at OVO Arena Wembley LIVE on ESPN+ Zhang-Joyce II and Anthony Yarde-Jorge Silva light heavyweight co-feature will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT Zhang & Joyce face off at Thursday’s press conference LONDON (Sept. 21, 2023) […]
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TOP HEAVYWEIGHT FRANK SANCHEZ, FORMER WORLD CHAMPION OLEKSANDR GVOZDYK AND U.S. OLYMPIAN TERRELL GAUSHA HIGHLIGHT THREE-FIGHT CANELO VS. CHARLO SHOWTIME PPV® COUNTDOWN SHOW IN SEPARATE BOUTS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Matchups To Stream Live on SHOWTIME SPORTS® Digital Platforms Beginning at 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT Streaming Fights Precede Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo SHOWTIME PPV® at T-Mobile […]
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Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda & Jessica McCaskill vs. Sandy Ryan Betting Odds & Weigh-in Video IGHT WEEK IMAGES – click the link to download images PRESS CONFERENCE – If prompted, enter this password: HitchinsZepeda MEDIA DAY – If prompted, enter this password: HitchinsZepeda CONOR BENN IN THE GYM – If prompted, enter this password: BennOrlando HITCHINS AND HEARN AT SCHOOL […]
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ERICKSON LUBIN: “ON FIGHT NIGHT, RAMOS IS GONNA KNOW I’M THE BETTER MAN” Hard-Hitting Contender Lubin Speaks from Training Camp Before Battling Unbeaten Sensation Jesus Ramos Jr. in Canelo vs. Charlo SHOWTIME PPV® Co-Main Event Saturday, September 30 From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – September 22, 2023 – Hard-hitting contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin will […]
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Artur Beterbiev to Defend Light Heavyweight Crown Against Callum Smith January 13 at Videotron Centre in Quebec City & LIVE on ESPN Beterbiev-Smith and a co-feature will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. PT/7 p.m. PT QUEBEC CITY, Canada (Aug. 8, 2023) — WBC/WBO/IBF light heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev now has a date […]
Artur Beterbiev-Callum Smith Unified Light Heavyweight World Title Showdown Postponed Beterbiev suffered bone infection to his jaw and underwent surgery Event will be rescheduled for a later date QUEBEC CITY, Canada (July 30, 2023) — WBC/WBO/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev’s title defense against former super middleweight world champion Callum Smith—originally scheduled for Saturday, August 19, at Videotron […]
August 19: Guido Vianello-Simon Kean Heavyweight Co-Feature Added to Artur Beterbiev-Callum Smith Card at Videotron Centre in Quebec City & LIVE on ESPN Beterbiev-Smith and Vianello-Kean 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 www.ticketmaster.ca QUEBEC CITY, Canada (June 14, 2023) – A […]
WBC Prez replies to Bivol’s criticism for not sanctioning Russian fighters: “Bivol is a victim of this situation” Mexico City, Mexico (June 14th, 2023)– Mauricio Sulaiman expressed that it is painful for him every time that he gets asked about how Dmitry Bivol is affected by WBC’s decision to not sanction Russian fighters. Sulaiman believes […]
August 19: Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Callum Smith at Videotron Centre in Quebec City & LIVE on ESPN Tickets go on sale Friday, May 26 at 12 p.m. ET via www.ticketmaster.ca QUEBEC CITY, Canada (May 25, 2023) — King Artur and his three world titles are coming home to Canada. Montreal resident Artur […]
Sulaiman shuts down Canelo vs Bivol for undisputed title at 168: “Bivol can’t participate in a WBC sanctioned fight” Mexico City, Mexico (May 17th, 2023)– WBC would not sanction a fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol in 168 pounds for the undisputed title, according to Mauricio Sulaiman, who reaffirmed his position about the […]
WBC Prez reacts to failed negotiations between Bivol and Beterbiev: “We would not sanction a fight with Bivol in it” Mexico, City (April 19th, 2023)– Mauricio Sulaiman, WBC President, reacted to reports of failed negotiations between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the light heavyweight undisputed title, by clarifying that Bivol would not be allowed […]
Soviet Amateur Champion Igor Vysotsky Dies at 69, Fought Muhammad Ali and Beat Teofilo Stevenson Twice By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Moscow, Russia (April 4th, 2023)– Soviet Union 1978 amateur heavyweight champion Igor Vysotsky, the number one ranked amateur Soviet heavyweight of the 1970’s, best known for being the only man […]
Murat Gassiev Wins the WBA Inter-Continental Title The Russian beat Mike Balogun (USA) by TKO in the second round. Moscow, Russia (March 4th, 2023)– This night, March 4th, was a pro boxing night featuring Murat Gassiev’s (RUS) victory over Mike Balogun (USA). The bout ended in a TKO in the second round. The Ossetian ‘Iron’ […]
Murat Gassiev and Mike Balogun Weigh In Photos from weigh-in: Ural Boxing Promotion On the eve of Pro Boxing Night in Yerevan, Russia’s Murat Gassiev (29-1-0, КО 22) and Mike Balogun (20-0-0, КО 16) from the US had the official weigh-in . Both made the weight (under 120 kg).The bout is now official. Friday Night […]
3 Undisputed Boxing Bouts That Must Happen in 2023 Boxing is a funny old sport. It’s a sport where the best don’t necessarily always fight the best, and where fighters can reach the very top of the sport without fighting anyone truly credible. Thanks to the obscene amount of governing bodies within boxing, if a […]
Mysteriously Behind on Two Scorecards, Artur Beterbiev Drops and Stops Yarde in the Eighth Round, Moves Closer to 2023 Dmitry Bivol World Light Heavyweight Unification Bout By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (January 29th, 2023)– Artur Beterbiev, a 9:1 betting favorite at age 38, the International Boxing Federation, World Boxing […]
Artur Beterbiev & Anthony Yarde Ready for Wembley Showdown Beterbiev vs. Yarde goes down SATURDAY (3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT) at OVO Arena Wembley LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY on ESPN+ CLICK Here for Photos (C/O: Queensberry Promotions) CLICK HERE FOR PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO LONDON (Jan. 25, 2023) — King Artur is ready to light up London. WBC/IBF/WBO light heavyweight world champion Artur […]
Dmitry Bivol Wins the ‘Real Combat Media Boxer of 2022’ After Beating Canelo & Ramirez By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan (December 28th, 2022)– In a 12-round titular fight whose outcome appeared to be anything but an upset, the talented Dmitry Bivol, 21-0 with eleven knockouts, Indio, California by way […]
BLK PRIME HAS BIG PLANS FOR 2023 BLK Prime is a subscription video-on-demand company that offers multicultural content to a diverse audience worldwide (Photo by Tom Hogan / BLK Prime) WATCH CRAWFORD vs. AVANESYAN FULL FIGHT REPLAY HERE PALO ALTO, CA (December 27, 2022) – After a productive introduction into the world of Pay-Per-View boxing, BLK Prime, a […]
“NO LIMIT” February 9 at Place Bell in Laval JEAN PASCAL VS. MICHAEL EIFERT IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR The winner becomes the mandatory challenger for World Champion Artur Beterbiev LAVAL, Quebec, Canada (December 19, 2022) — DiBella Entertainment, Groupe Yvon Michel and Jean Pascal Promotions, in association with Blanko Sports and SES Sports Events GmbH, will present “NO LIMIT” at Place Bell in Laval, […]
Everlast Responds to Terence Crawford’s Defective Gloves & Team Avanesyan Appeals Editorial By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent Lincoln, Nebraska (December 16th, 2022)– Terence Crawford’s defective Everlast boxing gloves before the sixth round in his recent WBO World Welterweight titular defense against challenger David Avanesyan at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, […]
TERENCE CRAWFORD GETS A KO OVER DAVID AVENESYAN By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent OMAHA, Neb.—- At CHI Health Center, in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday, December 10, 2022, southpaw Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, 39-0 with 30 knockouts, Omaha, Nebraska, had his Omaha steak for the night when he scored a sixth-round one-punch knockout of […]
CRAWFORD VS. AVANESYAN PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN VIDEO Omaha, Nebraska (December 9th, 2022)– Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) will make his triumphant return to the ring when he battles WBO #6 ranked David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. on December 10, 2022. The 12-round bout will air […]
TERENCE CRAWFORD TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS “This was one of my best camps, and I am motivated to put on a show for my fans in Omaha, who have had my back from the start of my career.” Photos by Marvin Kelly / Marvelous Photography OMAHA, NEBRASKA (December 6, 2022) – Welterweight sensation and current pound-for-pound […]
Canelo clarifies about rematch with Bivol: “Same weight, that’s it” San Diego, CA (November 24th, 2022)– Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez wants the rematch with Dmitry Bivol to be at the same weight class as the first meeting: 175 pounds and not at 168 as has been rumored. “Same weight, that’s it”, Canelo said in an interview with La Saga and transcribed by IZQUIERDAZO. “Of course […]
Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Knockout King Anthony Yarde at OVO Arena Wembley in London The 175-pound showdown will be shown on BT Sport in the UK and on ESPN+ in the U.S. LONDON (Nov. 19, 2022) — London calls for the light-heavyweight king. WBC, WBO and IBF world champion Artur Beterbiev will […]
David Avanesyan Addresses Upcoming Terence Crawford PPV Showdown Welterweight Title Contender David Avanesyan feels prepared to shock the world NEWARK, ENGLAND (November 15, 2022) – WBO #6 welterweight contender, David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs), is preparing for the most electrifying fight of his career, a 12-round Championship showdown with the current pound-for-pound king, Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, […]
New Interview with Mayor Vitali Klitschko: Kyiv Will Have a Christmas Tree By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Kyiv, Ukraine (November 7th, 2022)– The Ukrainian city of Kyiv faces a winter with no heat, water or power, as Russian forces have been striking at Ukraine’s infrastructure for the past month. Ukraine looks […]
Bivol Beats Zurdo, Dirrell and Williams Return, Rakhimov Wins IBF By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (November 6th, 2022)– This past weekend, Friday, November 4, 2022, to Sunday, November 6, 2022, featured significant action packed results in the boxing world. In the major event of the weekend, […]
BIVOL VS. RAMIREZ PRESS CONFERENCE, WEIGH-IN, VIDEO PREVIEW, BETTING ODDS & HOW TO WATCH! Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Hello and welcome back to the main event press conference. This Saturday night at the Etihad Arena live on DAZN around the world, we have one of the best fights in boxing. The beginning of […]
BLK Prime Enters Professional Boxing Arena With Terence “Bud” Crawford Fight Announcement December 10 in Omaha, Neb. WBO Welterweight World Champion Crawford To Face No. 4 WBC-Ranked European Champion David Avanesyan at CHI Health Center OMAHA, Neb. (October 21, 2022) – Pound-for-pound superstar Terence “Bud” Crawford makes his long-awaited return to the ring on December 10th as […]
BIVOL VS. RAMIREZ ‘CHAMPION SERIES’ LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Good afternoon everyone and welcome to a historic press conference here in Abu Dhabi. November 5, our first even here in Abu Dhabi. The ‘Champion Series’ and an incredible main event, the WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title between Dmitry Bivol and Zurdo […]
BIVOL DEFENDS WBA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN AGAINST RAMIREZ Undefeated rivals clash at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on November 5 live worldwide on DAZN Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday November 5, live to subscribers worldwide on DAZN (excluding […]
3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in 2 Rounds Robeisy Ramirez KOs Abraham Nova in featherweight co-feature. CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images NEW YORK (June 18, 2022) —All hail, King Artur, the three-belt light heavyweight champion. WBC/IBF ruler Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) stopped Joe Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 […]
Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden (New York City) Power vs. Power: Beterbiev vs. Smith Top Rank ESPN Madison Square Garden Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (June […]
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko to Receive ESPN’s 2022 ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Kyiv, Ukraine (June 16,2022)– Kyiv Mayor and former World Heavyweight champion Dr. Vitali Klitschko will be honored next month as the recipient of ESPN’s 2022 Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the annual ESPY […]
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