El Tigre Colenense of Panama, World Lightweight Champion Ismael Laguna, Dies at 83 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Panama City, Panama (September 9th, 2026)– Former World Lightweight champion Ismael Laguna Meneses, El Tigre Colenense, has passed away in his native Panama City, Panama, at age 83. Fighting between 1960 and 1971, […]
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Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn Saturday in Las Vegas. Full preview with tale of the tape, film study, keys to victory, betting odds, the co-main event, and the complete fight card.
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Katie Taylor closed out her legendary career with a unanimous decision win over Flora Pili at Croke Park, reclaiming the undisputed super lightweight title in front of more than 80,000 fans. Full results, her post-fight press conference, and video highlights.
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Salahdine Parnasse stopped Dan Hooker in the first round of his UFC debut to headline UFC Paris. Full card results, bonuses, and video highlights from Accor Arena.
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Damian Knyba dropped Andy Ruiz Jr. in the seventh round and won a lopsided unanimous decision in Newark, dealing the former champion's comeback a serious setback. Full results and video.
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Boxing Sons of the Nigel Benn By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: The Sun Between 1987 and 1996, London’s controversial darling, Nigel Benn, ‘The Dark Destroyer’, figured into 13 consecutive WBC and WBO World Super Middleweight title bouts, finishing his career 42-5-1 with 35 knockouts. His last three bouts were […]
BENN BACK IN ACTION IN LIVERPOOL ‘The Destroyer’ returns from York Hall epic on April 21 Liverpool, UK (28th of January 2018)– Liverpool will be back in action on the undercard of Amir Khan’s return to the ring at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on April 21, live on Sky Sports. Benn’s last […]
BENN: I’LL TAKE AMERICA BY STORM ‘Destroyer’ heading to New York on November 11 Conor Benn says he’s honoured to be the first UK fighter to box on a Matchroom Boxing USA bill – and he plans to make a big impact at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on […]
CONOR BENN: YOU’LL SEE A NEW ME AT THE O2 Welterweight talent back at The O2 on July 1 London, UK (June 2nd, 2017)– Conor Benn says he’s itching to get back in the ring – and he’ll unleash new skills at The O2 in London on July 1, live on Sky […]
CONOR BENN STEPS INTO THE RING WITH REEBOK. Reebok signs talented young boxer to support its training and combat campaigns Manchester, UK, (10th of September 2016)– Fitness leader Reebok today announced a new partnership with one of the most exciting young fighters in British boxing, 19-year-old Conor Benn. The super lightweight boxer will team up […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CONOR BENN LANDS ON KELL BROOK AND ANTHONY CROLLA BILLS. Unbeaten sensation gets outings on unification blockbusters in September. Manchester, UK, (11th of July 2016)– Conor Benn will be back in action in September when he appears on two huge World title unification bills – Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook at […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: DOMINIC BREAZEALE: ANTHONY JOSHUA’S HAD IT EASY – I’LL TAKE HIM TO PLACES HE’S NEVER BEEN American challenger says he’ll cause IBF champ ‘Trouble’ Saturday. Manchester, UK, (20th of June 2016)– Dominic Breazeale says that Anthony Joshua MBE has had it easy in his career so far but he’ll take him […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CONOR BENN: DAD SAYS GLASGOW FANS ARE ON ANOTHER LEVEL. Conor Benn ready to follow in fathers’ footsteps on Saturday night. Manchester, UK, (29th of May 2016)– Conor Benn says his legendary father has told him to prepare for one of the best atmospheres in boxing when he laces his gloves […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Conor Benn back in Glasgow and London. Conor continues pro start on World title bills. Manchester, UK, (15th of May 2016)– Conor Benn returns to action after an impressive April debut with spots on two World title undercards – Ricky Burns’ vacant WBA World Super-Lightweight title clash with Michele Di Rocco […]
BENN BLASTS HIS WAY TO FIRST ROUND DEBUT KO Son of legend Nigel kicks off pro career in style London, UK (10, April, 2016)– Conor Benn kicked off his pro career with a first round KO win at The O2, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Benn showed all his father Nigel’s trademarks as […]
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