JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS INKS MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM Pound-for-pound star targeting undisputed Super-Welterweight glory Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has signed a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. The two-weight unified king’s new deal covers his next seven fights at the most exciting time in his career to date, with the 29-year-old closing in on […]
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Daniel Dubois Dominates Fabio Wardley in a Rematch By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent October 18th, 2026 (London, UK)–In the pre-fight stare-down before their rematch began at O2 Arena in Greenwich, United Kingdom, on Saturday night, October 17, 2026, Daniel Dubois looked into the eyes and face of Fabio Wardley and saw […]
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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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JOE CORDINA TURNS PRO WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Welshman inks deal and starts pro career at Super-Featherweight London, UK (February 1st, 2017)– Olympian Joe Cordina has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing. The Welsh talent represented Team GB at Lightweight in Rio last summer and the former European champion and Commonwealth […]
VARGAS: I AM COMING TO KO MCDONNELL Mexican wants to take World title fight out of judges’ hands in Hull Hull, UK (January 30th, 2017)– Rey Vargas has sent a strong message to Gavin McDonnell – I’ll KO you to win the WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on […]
CONOR MCGREGOR PLANS TO MEET MAYWEATHER TO DISCUSS BOXING MATCH WITH OR WITHOUT UFC – DANA WHITE REACTS Manchester, UK (January 29th, 2017)– On Saturday night and directly opposite the UFC’s live programming in Denver, Colorado, Conor McGregor was giving a one-on-one, PPV interview to Ariel Helwani in front of 5000 fans in Manchester, England. […]
CARL FRAMPTON VS. LEO SANTA CRUZ II OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN & PREVIEW By: Victor O. Garcia RCM Head Video Boxing Reporter Las Vegas, NV (January 28, 2017) —A fight every fan was wishing for after the first meeting back in July 2016, WBA Featherweight World Champion Carl “The Jackal” Frampton (23-0, 14 KOs) will defend his […]
JOSHUA-KLITSCHKO SET FOR 90,000 WEMBLEY RECORD London Mayor paves the way for record crowd at Wembley heavyweight boxing clash London, UK (January 27th, 2017)–The biggest boxing crowd Wembley Stadium Connected by EE has ever seen – a record 90,000 capacity – will watch the heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua MBE and Wladimir […]
LIAM SMITH VS. LIAM WILLIAMS ON APRIL 8TH Manchester, UK (January 26th, 2017)– Former WBO Super-Welterweight boss Liam Smith has blamed long-term rival Liam Williams for costing him the chance of winning the prestigious Lord Lonsdale belt outright and has vowed to settle the score when they clash at the Manchester Arena on Saturday 8th April, live on BT […]
EGGINGTON AND MALIGNAGGI CLASH ON HAYE-BELLEW BILL Birmingham star faces former World ruler on March 4 London, UK (January 27th, 2016)– Sam Eggington will defend his WBC International Welterweight title against Paulie Malignaggi at The O2 in London on Saturday March 4, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Eggington landed the […]
YAFAI DEFENDS WORLD CROWN IN BIRMINGHAM ON MAY 13 Second City’s first World king gets homecoming first defence Birmingham, UK (January 25th, 2017)– Kal Yafai will make the first defence of his WBA World Super-Flyweight title at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham on Saturday May 13, live on Sky Sports. Yafai […]
BELFAST WELTERWEIGHT LEWIS CROCKER SET FOR PRO DEBUT ON FEBRUARY 18 Belfast, Ireland (January 25th, 2017)– Amateur Welterweight standout Lewis Crocker will make his highly-anticipated professional debut in his home city of Belfast on Saturday 18th February. Lewis recently made the switch to the professional ranks after a successful spell in the unpaid code and […]
FRANK WARREN ANNOUNCES HIS SPRING SCHEDULE FOR BT SPORT London, UK (January 23rd, 2017)– At a London press conference today, Hall of Fame Promoter Frank Warren and his new broadcast partner BT Sport announced initial details of the first four events to be broadcast on both BT Sport and BoxNation. Follow Rickard Bergquist @sportblogg […]
NICOLA ADAMS OBE SIGNS WITH FRANK WARREN London, UK(January 23rd, 2017)– Sunday, Britain’s most celebrated amateur boxer, Nicola Adams OBE, announced her decision to turn professional with Hall of Fame Promoter Frank Warren. The news was revealed at a London press conference today hosted by Mr Warren and his new broadcast partner BT Sport, who […]
DAVID HAYE SIGNS HISTORIC DEAL WITH PROMOTING GIANT RICHARD SCHAEFER TO FORM HAYEMAKER RINGSTAR 20th January, 2017 – London: David Haye’s Hayemaker Promotions has today announced a historic deal with boxing promoting giant, Richard Schaefer, to form Hayemaker Ringstar, a new promotions company set to change the landscape of boxing promotion The deal brings […]
CALLUM SMITH: I’LL FIGHT ANYONE FOR A WORLD TITLE ‘Mundo’ happy to face all-comers to land WBC crown London, UK (January 20, 2017)– Callum Smith says he is ready to fight any Super-Middleweight for the vacant WBC crown. Smith is set to fight for the WBC strap next and travelled to […]
IRELAND’S OLYMPIC HERO MICHAEL CONLAN TO MAKE PRO DEBUT ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT THE “O’MECCA OF BOXING” THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Tickets Go On Sale Today! Wednesday, January 18 at 11 a.m. ET. NEW YORK (January 18, 2017) — Ireland’s Olympic hero MICHAEL “MICK” CONLAN […]
Anthony Joshua versus Wladimir Klitschko Early Preview: Battle of the Big Boys Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent After seeing some of the worst heavyweight title matchups between the different alphabet paper world heavyweight champions, sportswriter Robert Brizel’s education on what makes a good heavyweight championship match was in […]
OLYMPIAN LAWRENCE OKOLIE SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Hackney talent targeting Cruiserweight domination London, UK (18th of January, 2017)– Lawrence Okolie has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing. The 24 year old’s decision to turn over is the latest step in a remarkable rise, having been inspired by Anthony […]
Carl Frampton Media Workout Quotes & Photos Irish Star & Undefeated Prospect Josh Taylor Prepare for Saturday, January 28 Showdowns at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Click HERE for Photos from Ryan Greene/ Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (January 17, 2017) – Undefeated featherweight world champion Carl Frampton hosted media […]
JOSHUA VS KLITSCHKO SMASHES 80,000 WEMBLEY RECORD April super fight now pushing for 90,000 capacity extension London, UK (January 17th, 2017)– The World Heavyweight unification blockbuster between Anthony Joshua MBE and Wladimir Klitschko has broken box office records with over 80,000 tickets sold for the April 29 super fight at Wembley Stadium Connected […]
BADOU JACK AND JAMES DEGALE BATTLE TO A MAJORITY DRAW IN UNIFICATION SHOWDOWN BETWEEN WORLD’S BEST SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN Gervonta Davis Dethrones Jose Pedraza In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Feature Catch An Encore Presentation Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Monday, January 16 At 10 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME […]
Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos Badou Jack vs. James DeGale SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Doubleheader This Saturday, January 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Click HERE for Photos from Idris Erba/Mayweather Promotions Click HERE for Photos from Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment Click HERE for Photos from Tom Casino/SHOWTIME BROOKLYN (January 12, […]
RICKY BURNS TO FACE HARD HITTING JULIUS INDONGO IN UNIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER WBA and IBF belts on the line in Glasgow Glasgow,Scotland (January 11th, 2016)– Ricky Burns will face unbeaten Namibian Julius Indongo for the WBA and IBF World Super-Lightweight titles in a massive unification clash at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on April […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Present Nine Bout Barclays Showtime Spectacular By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Brooklyn, NY (January 10th, 2016)– Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Promotions, along with Lou DiBella and DiBella Entertainment will present a nine bout spectacular of the best of boxing entertainment at Barclays Center in […]
OHARA DAVIES FACES DERRY MATHEWS ON HAYE VS. BELLEW UNDERCARD Pair to settle their differences for WBC Silver Super-Lightweight title at The O2 London, UK (January 9th, 2017)– Ohara Davies will defend his WBC Silver Super-Lightweight title against ‘Dirty’ Derry Mathews on the undercard of the David Haye vs. Tony Bellew’s Heavyweight blockbuster […]
CROLLA LANDS LINARES REMATCH IN MANCHESTER WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring magazine champion returns to face hometown favourite on March 25 Manchester, UK (January 4th, 2016)– Anthony Crolla will meet Jorge Linares in a rematch for the WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring magazine World Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena on March 25, live […]
GAVIN MCDONNELL FACES VARGAS FOR WBC CROWN IN HULL Doncaster man looking to make history on February 25 – Campbell and Coyle return to hometown Hull, UK (January 3rd, 2016)– Gavin McDonnell can create British boxing history when he takes on Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull […]
‘KING MO’ DEFEATS SATOSHI ISHII WITH A SHUTOUT DECISION VICTORY AT ‘BELLATOR 169’ JAMES GALLAGHER & SINEAD KAVANAGH SCORE WINS FOR THEIR HOMETOWN FANS WHO PACKED THE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN LIKE LAST YEAR, ‘KING MO’ RETURNS TO CONQUER RIZIN TOURNAMENT DURING NEW YEAR’S EVE WEEKEND CLICK HERE FOR ALL FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS DUBLIN, […]
ALL FIGHTERS SUCCESSFULLY MAKE WEIGHT – BELLATOR MMA & BAMMA DOUBLE HEADER EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW NIGHT INSIDE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN Complete Weigh-In Photos Here DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Dec. 15, 2016) – The official weigh-ins for both “Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” and “BAMMA 27” took place this afternoon at […]
QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM THE ‘BELLATOR 169’ & ‘BAMMA 27’ OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE IN DUBLIN OFFICIAL WEIGH-INS FOR INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE HEADER TO BE HELD AT 4 P.M. THURSDAY AT 3ARENA Additional photos DUBLIN (December 14, 2016) – Two of the top MMA promotions in the world, Bellator and BAMMA have joined […]
James DeGale Media Workout Quotes & Photos DeGale Faces Badou Jack in Super Middleweight World Championship Unification Showdown Saturday, January 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Live on SHOWTIME Click HERE for Photos from Lawrence Lustig/Matchroom Sport LONDON (December 13, 2016) – IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale hosted a […]
DERECK CHISORA VS. DILLIAN WHYTE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Manchester, UK (December 11th, 2016)– Dillian Whyte earned a split-decision victory over Dereck Chisora in their heavyweight grudge match at the Manchester Arena. Whyte won with the scores of 115-114 and 115-113 on two cards while Chisora edged the third by a point after a close and explosive […]
KAL YAFAI BECOMES BRITAIN’S 13TH WORLD RULER Kal dominates Concepcion to be first World champion from Birmingham Manchester, UK (December 10th, 2016)– Kal Yafai dominated Luis Concepcion to be crowned the WBA Super-Flyweight champion at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Yafai became Birmingham’s first […]
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO VS. ANTHONY JOSHUA IS OFFICIAL Manchester, UK (December 10th, 2016)– After Anthony Joshua made easy work of Eric Molina in Manchester, Eddie Hearn announced that Joshua vs. Klitschko is official. Anthony Joshua finished Eric Molina in round 3 of a one sided battle where Molina backed up the entire fight. Video highlights […]
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