Shakur Stevenson has left Zuffa Boxing without a fight. Read the full timeline of his deal with Dana White, Zuffa's side of the story and Stevenson's latest statements.
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The ‘Russian Tyson’, 36-1 Heavyweight Denis Boytsov, 40, Dies Eleven Years After Tragedy By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Oryol, Russia (October 20th, 2026)– Former WBO European Heavyweight champion Denis Boytsov, The Russian Tyson, whose record reached 36-1 with 27 knockouts, fighting out of Hamburg, Germany, until he was found on May […]
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STATEMENT FROM MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ON FLOYD SCHOFIELD III VS. LUCAS BAHDI San Juan, Puerto Rico (October 2oth, 2026)– Most Valuable Promotions, also known as MVP Promotions, has formally challenged the decision in Lucas Bahdi’s Saturday, October 10 world championship bout against Floyd Schofield III. The video evidence demonstrates multiple significant officiating errors that directly […]
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Fundora Wins by TKO at 2:59 in Round 12 as Courageous Hadribeaj Doesn’t Win a Round By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (October 18th, 2026)– Late-round stoppages in world title bouts and high-stakes bouts are exceedingly rare. A repeat of Julio Cesar Chavez versus Meldrick Taylor I (1990), David […]
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Mike Malott knocked out Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton and Dana White addressed the handshake snub. Full card results and video highlights.
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The Reason Tommy Fury is an Underdog Against Jake Paul is His First 5 Opponents Meet The First Five Opponents of Tommy Fury, With Combined 269 Losses Between Them By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 8th, 2023)– While British light heavyweight ‘prospect’ Tommy ‘TNT’ Fury, 8-0 with four knockouts, […]
PATTINSON VS. JENKINS HEADLINES MARCH 18 NXTGEN CARD IN NEWCASTLE McCormack, Dacres, Price and Dickinson out to impress on Tyneside Matchroom’s first NXTGEN card of the year at the Utilita Arena Newcastle on Saturday March 18 features some of the very best prospects in the North East and beyond looking to take the next steps […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA RETURNS HOME TO FIGHT JERMAINE FRANKLIN ON APRIL 1 BLOCKBUSTER BOUT TO BE INCLUDED IN DAZN SUBSCRIPTION MATCHROOM AND DAZN ANNOUNCE FIRST 2023 SHOWS INCLUDING TAYLOR VS. SERRANO II ON MAY 20 IN DUBLIN Former two-time Heavyweight Champion of the World Anthony Joshua returns to our screens to face Jermaine Franklin live from […]
CALLUM SMITH FACES UNBEATEN POLE PAWEL STEPIEN ON MARCH 11 IN LIVERPOOL Paro vs. Davies Jr and Pacheco vs. Cullen land on action-packed undercard Callum Smith fights in Liverpool for the first time since 2019 when he faces undefeated world-ranked Pole Pawel Stepien at the top of a stacked card at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday March 11 […]
CONOR MCGREGOR VS. MICHAEL CHANDLER IS OFFICIAL & SET TO COACH THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, Nevada (February 4th, 2023)–UFC President Dana White has gone public and confirmed Conor ‘Notorious’ McGregor will make his UFC comeback return in 2023 at 170 pounds, competing in the Octagon […]
Tyson Fury Warns Brother Tommy Fury To be Ready For Jake Paul on February 26 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (January 30th, 2023)– Lineal World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has put out a warning and words of caution to younger brother Tommy Fury to be absolutely totally prepared and […]
JAKE PAUL VS. TOMMY FURY PRESS CONFERENCE, HEATED FACE OFF, & INTERVIEWS London, UK (January 29th, 2023)– At the Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde fight with Tyson Fury in attendance in London, UK, Tommy Fury and Jake Paul spoke about their fight that takes place February 25th in Saudi Arabia on ESPN+. Jake Paul also […]
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 […]
JAKE PAUL SET TO FACE UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER TOMMY FURY ON FEBRUARY 26TH IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS JOINS FORCES WITH TOP RANK AND ESPN+ IN THE UNITED STATES TO PRESENT JAKE PAUL’S MOMENT OF TRUTH AS A BOXER FORMER TWO DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION BADOU JACK “THE RIPPER” WILL FACE ILUNGA MAKABU IN […]
YANKIEL RIVERA SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM Puerto Rican talent in action in New York on February 4 Puerto Rican amateur star Yankiel Rivera has signed a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom – and will fight for the third time in the paid ranks on the undercard of the undisputed double-header with Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz and Alycia Baumgardner vs. Elhem […]
UFC® 286 SEES BRITISH CHAMPION LEON EDWARDS’ FIRST BELT DEFENCE IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BOUT WITH KAMARU USMAN FEATURED BOUTS: (C) LEON EDWARDS vs. (#1) KAMARU USMAN (#3) JUSTIN GAETHJE vs. (#6) RAFAEL FIZIEV UFC® 286: EDWARDS vs. USMAN 3 TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 London, UK – UFC® returns to London for the third time […]
FLOYD MAYWEATHER WILL NOW FACE AGAINST PRO MMA FIGHTER & REALITY TV STAR AARON CHALMERS All-Time Great Mayweather To Enter The Ring From The 02 Arena In London In Latest Blockbuster Exhibition Event LONDON – January 23, 2023 – Boxing Hall of Famer Floyd “Money” Mayweather will make his long awaited in-ring debut in the U.K. on Saturday, […]
Opening Odds Favor Jake Paul over Tommy Fury in Feb. 25 High Stakes Saudi Arabian Match By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (January 23, 2023)– With their Saudi Arabia showdown scheduled for February 25, 2023, for either eight of 10 rounds in the 200 pound cruiserweight division, rising British cruiserweight […]
Tyson Fury Calls Out Francis Ngannou for a Special Bout, with Mike Tyson as Referee By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Manchester, UK (January 23rd, 2023)– Current Lineal World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury has proposed a special mixed rule boxing and Mixed Martial Arts professional bout with former UFC World MMA Heavyweight […]
Smith Drops Eubank Twice and Wins by TKO in Four, Riakporhe TKOs Glowacki in Four By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Manchester, UK (January 21st, 2023)– Fighting carefully, cautiously and with reserve for the first three rounds, Liam Smith suddenly opened up with power, dropping overhyped and confused Chris Eubank Jr. twice, […]
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith Weigh-in, Preview, Predictions, Betting Odds & How to Watch! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Manchester, UK (January 21st, 2023)– With eleven years fighting experience, former International Boxing Organization World Super Middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr., 32-2 with 23 knockouts, Brighton, Sussex, United kingdom, may not […]
JAKE PAUL VS. TOMMY FURY IS DONE ACCORDING TO REPORTS Roselle Park, NJ (January 17th, 2023)– After two unsuccessful attempts to make the fight happen, Jake Paul (6-0, 4Kos) and Tommy Fury (8-0, 4Kos) have reportedly once again agreed to terms on a boxing match. Tommy Fury is the half brother of World Champion, Tyson […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. DEMSEY MCKEAN WILL BE A POTENTIAL RETIREMENT BOUT WITH A NEW TRAINER London, UK (January 16th, 2023)– Former World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, 24-3 with 22 knockouts, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, will be returning on April 1, 2023, in either London or Australia, under the guidance of new trainer Derrick James, best […]
ACTION-PACKED UNDERCARD CONFIRMED FOR WOOD VS. LARA BARNSTORMER Dalton Smith, Gary Cully, Cheavon Clarke and Gamal Yafai feature on Nottingham fight night General Sale tickets available from midday tomorrow! Dalton Smith will make the second defence of his British Super-Lightweight Title against Billy Allington on the undercard of Leigh Wood’s highly anticipated WBA Featherweight World Title showdown with […]
KNOCKOUT ARTISTS LEIGH WOOD AND MAURICIO LARA CLASH ON FEBRUARY 18 IN NOTTINGHAM WBA Featherweight World Title showdown kicks off Matchroom’s 2023 schedule in the UK at the Motorpoint Arena, live worldwide on DAZN General Sale tickets available from midday on Thursday January 12 Matchroom Boxing’s 2023 schedule in the UK is set to begin […]
‘REAL COMBAT MEDIA BOXING FIGHT OF 2022’ AWARD WINNERS By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (December 29th, 2022)– Welcome to the annual Real Combat Media Boxing awards for 2022 and today we are covering the Boxing Fight of the Year where we list our favorite boxing fights for 2022. […]
Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards Scores ‘Real Combat Media MMA Knockout of 2022’ of Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (December 28th, 2022)– Shades of Rocky Balboa and Apollo going MMA. After losing to Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman in 2015, Leon Edwards had to win 10 […]
ROBERT GARCIA DISCUSSES ANTHONY JOSHUA’S POSSIBLE SPLIT & WHAT HE NEEDS TO DO WITH A NEW TRAINER Robert Garcia clarifies: Anthony Joshua told him he would go to USA to visit other trainers; never told him they would not work together Robert Garcia clarifies that Anthony Joshua did speak to him about his plans to […]
Torn Right Knee ACL to Keep WBA Champ Daniel Dubois Out of Ring for Six Months By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (December 25th, 2022)– World Boxing Association Regular World heavyweight champion Daniel ‘Dynamite’ Dubois, who came off the canvas three times in the first round against South African challenger […]
Claressa Shields Wins The ‘Real Combat Media Female Boxer’ of 2022 – Wants Marshall Rematch Next By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Flint, Michigan (December 24th, 2022)– Simultaneous two-division world champion boxer Claressa Shields has been named the Real Combat Media Female Boxer of the Year for 2022. Female world champions Katie […]
Lethal Leigh Wood Wins the “Real Combat Media Knockout of 2022” With His Win Over Michael Conlan By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Nottingham, UK (December 23rd, 2022)– Twice in world championship bouts, world-class fighters entered the twelfth and final round with Leigh Wood. Both times, Can Xu and Michael Conlan hit […]
CANELO DISCUSSES A POSSIBLE FIGHT WITH JOHN RYDER & HIS ISSUE WITH LIONEL MESSI Canelo sees fighting John Ryder at London as an “interesting and very big fight” San Diego, CA(December 20th, 2022)– Saul “Canelo” Alvarez thinks that fighting John Ryder in London is an interesting option for his next fight, but his main priority […]
INOUE VS. BUTLER RESULTS & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Tokyo, Japan (December 15th, 2022)—- Naoya Inoue is now the undisputed bantamweight champion of the world, after knocking out Paul Butler on body shots in the 11th round. Butler, who came in defending the WBO title against Inoue’s WBC, WBA, and IBF belts, stayed in survival mode throughout […]
Unfair Matchmaking, Refereeing and Judging is Ruining Pro Boxing ? Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent If a second knockdown had been counted as his first one, former European Super Lightweight champion Sandor Martin would have earned a majority 10-round draw with former world champion Teofimo Lopez, instead of losing a […]
LUIS ALBERTO LOPEZ DEFEATS JOSH WARRINGTON & EBANIE BRIDGES STOPS SHANNON O’CONNELL By DAZN Leeds, UK (December 11th, 2022)– Josh Warrington was dealt a huge blow against Luis Alberto Lopez. Josh Warrington’s second reign as world champion was a brief one as he was defeated by Luis Alberto Lopez inside a congested First Direct Arena […]
Michael Conlan Stops Karim Guerfi in First in SSE Arena Belfast Main Event By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Belfast, Ireland (December 11th, 2022)– Michael ‘Mick’ Conlan, 18-1 with nine knockouts, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, the former WBA interim World Featherweight champion, had only this to say to the Belfast crowd […]
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