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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COVENT GARDEN TO HOST GGG-BROOK PUBLIC WORK OUT ON TUESDAY Fight week kicks off at iconic London setting – weigh-in at Indigo at The O2. Manchester, UK, (3rd of September 2016)– Gennady Golovkin and Kell Brook will perform public work-outs at Covent Garden on Tuesday lunchtime to kick-off fight week ahead of their blockbuster clash […]
OHARA DAVIES CLASHES WITH WILLIE LIMOND IN GLASGOW English champion steps up in class to face local favourite. Manchester, UK, (3rd of September 2016)– Ohara Davies will face Willie Limond on the undercard of Ricky Burns’ WBA World Super-Lightweight title defence against Kiryl Relikh at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Friday October 7, […]
Al Haymon in Talks To Bring PBC Cards To The UK Audience By Chris McKenna, The Daily Star London, UK (September 3, 2016)– BRITISH boxing is fighting fit at the moment and it could be set for a further boost. A new promoter and – more importantly – added boxing on terrestrial television in this […]
CALLUM SMITH AND PAUL SMITH, GAVIN MCDONNELL AND KID GALAHAD COMPLETE O2 LINE-UP Liverpool Super-Middleweight brothers, unbeaten Doncaster Bantamweight and Brook gym-mate on September 10 bill. Manchester, UK, (1st of August 2016)– Paul and Callum Smith, Gavin McDonnell and Kid Galahad complete the line-up on the undercard of the blockbuster showdown between pound-for-pound sensation Gennady […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TICKETS ON SALE FOR RICKY BURNS WORLD TITLE DEFENCE TOMORROW Scottish three-weight World king faces mandatory challenger Kiryl Relikh on October 7 Manchester, UK, (31st of August 2016)– Tickets for Ricky Burns’ WBA World Super-Lightweight title defence against mandatory challenger Kiryl Relikh at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Friday October 7 […]
LUKE CAMPBELL MEETS DERRY MATHEWS IN BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT BATTLE Hull stars enters Lion’s Den to face Derry on October 15. Manchester, UK, (27th of August 2016)– Luke Campbell MBE will defend his WBC Silver Lightweight title against Derry Mathews at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on October 15, live on Sky Sports.Campbell landed the belt […]
BETFRED BACK’S ANTHONY CROLLA-JORGE LINARES Betting giants behind September 24 unification showdown in Manchester. Manchester, UK, (27th of August 2016)– Betting giants Betfred are the title sponsors of the blockbuster World Lightweight unification blockbuster between Anthony Crolla and Jorge Linares at the Manchester Arena on September 24, live on Sky Sports. Manchester hero Crolla puts […]
RICKY BURNS DEFENDS WORLD CROWN AGAINST MANDATORY KIRYL RELIKH Scottish hero hosts unbeaten Hatton protégé on October 7 Manchester, UK, (26th of August 2016)– Ricky Burns will defend his WBA World Super-Lightweight title against Kiryl Relikh at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Friday October 7, live on Sky Sports. Burns landed the belt to […]
ANTHONY CROLLA: JORGE LINARES FIGHT STARTS MY LEGACY ‘Million Dollar’ says unification win will prove he’s the number one Lightweight. Manchester, UK, (26th of August 2016)– Anthony Crolla MBE wants to create a boxing legacy – and says that begins by beating Jorge Linares when they clash for the WBA, WBC Diamond and vacant Ring […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: JOHN RYDER AND JACK ARNFIELD CLASH IN MANCHESTER. British Middleweights meet for WBA International strap on September 24. Manchester, UK, (22nd of August 2016)– John Ryder will defend his WBA International Middleweight title against Jack Arnfield at the Manchester Arena on September 24, live on Sky Sports. Ryder landed the strap […]
UFC 202 MEDIA DAY QUOTES AND VIDEOS WHAT’S ON THE MINDS OF THE STARS OF UFC® 202? Las Vegas – As fight night approaches, here is what the stars of UFC® 202: DIAZ vs. McGREGOR 2 had to say leading up to their Saturday night matchups: Nate Diaz: “I have to keep it […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: LIAM WALSH V ANDREY KLIMOV IN IBF FINAL ELIMINATOR ON 8TH OCTOBER IN HARROW. Manchester, UK (18th of August 2016)– Cromer’s Liam Walsh (20-0; 14KOs) will face Russian Andrey Klimov (19-2-0; 9KOs) in a Final Eliminator for the IBF World Super Featherweight Title on Saturday 8thOctober at Harrow Leisure Centre. The […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: RYAN BURNETT DEFENDS BRIT BELT AGAINST RYAN FARRAG IN LIVERPOOL. Belfast man puts title on the line against hometown star on October 15. Manchester, UK, (17th of August)– Ryan Burnett will defend his British Bantamweight title against Ryan Farrag at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on October 15, live on Sky […]
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REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TONY BELLEW DEFENDS WBC STRAP AGAINST B.J. FLORES. Merseyside star hosts Californian in Liverpool on October 15 Manchester, UK (16th of August 2016)– Tony Bellew will make his first defence of his WBC World Cruiserweight title against B.J Flores at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday October 15, live on […]
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REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: COUNTDOWN TO BAMMA 26 – REBUILDING ‘REDSER’ Manchester, UK, (15th of August 2016)– I arrive at Kevin Hendricks’ strength and conditioning facility, the Strength and Performance Institute in Artane, only to be greeted by the usual chorus of abuse that welcomes me every time I go and visit the Team Ryano […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: UCMMA 48: TROXY LONDON: September 3rd 2016: UCMMA 48 Andy Manzolo vs Pavel Doroftei – 84kg – Title Josh Collins vs Alex Lohore – 77kg – Title Johnathan Haggerty vs Gio Marchese 61.5 – K1 Title Ben Schneider vs Paul Webster – 93kg Tomasz Wisniewski vs Dawid Zoltaszek – HW Ivan Golod vs […]
DANA WHITE SAYS STEPHEN THOMPSON IS NEXT FOR WOODLEY AND CONOR WILL BE GOING BACK TO 145lbs Las Vegas, NV (August 12th, 2016)– Dana White announced on UFC.com that Tyron Woodley will be facing Stephen Thompson next for the 170lb title and that after UFC 202, Conor McGregor will be defending his 145lb title win […]
Barry McGuigan Interview: The Clones Cyclone Invites Real Combat Media to Belfast for Frampton vs Santa Cruz Rematch and a Cold Guinness Brew By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Part II: In an Real Combat Media international interview exclusive at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, last week, former World Boxing […]
Carl Frampton Interview: Santa Cruz Can Come to Belfast By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent In a Real Combat Media international interview exclusive, World Boxing Association Super World Featherweight champion Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton, after his win over Leo Santa Cruz at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, spoke on […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: HOSEA BURTON: FRANK BUGLIONI WILL BE IN A BAD PLACE AGAINST ME. Manchester, UK, (6th of August 2016)– Hosea Burton says he’ll take the frustration of having to wait to defend his British Light-Heavyweight title out on Frank Buglioni when they clash for the Lord Lonsdale belt at the Manchester Arena […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: KELL BROOK: I’LL SHOW THE WORLD I’M AN ELITE FIGHTER. Sheffield star vows to display his full arsenal on September 10. Manchester, UK, (3rd of August 2016)– Kell Brook says his monster clash with Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin for the WBA, WBC, IBO and IBF World Middleweight titles at The O2 in […]
Dillian Whyte claimed the WBC International belt against David Allen in Leeds (Picture: Getty) DILLIAN WHYTE AND JOSH WARRINGTON PICK UP WINS (AP) Dillian Whyte firmly put David Allen back in his place with a resounding victory over the heavyweight to win the WBC International title. Allen had been doing all the talking in the build-up […]
CARL FRAMPTON EDGES LEO SANTA CRUZ IN POTENTIAL FIGHT OF THE YEAR SHOOTOUT TO WIN FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN Mikey Garcia Stamps His Return With Explosive Knockout Of Elio Rojas In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Feature: Click HERE For Video Catch The Replay This Monday, Aug. 1 At 11 […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: RYAN BURNETT: I’LL BRING A HUGE TITLE FIGHT TO BELFAST. Bantamweight star defends WBC International strap in Leeds. Manchester, UK, (30th of July 2016)– Ryan Burnett believes he’s edging closer to bringing a major title fight to Belfast as he defends his WBC International Bantamweight title against Cesar Ramirez at the […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: JOSH WARRINGTON: I WANT A WORLD TITLE SHOT NEXT. Leeds ace believes a win over Patrick Hyland will show he’s ready for Featherweight champions. Manchester, UK, (29th of July 2016)– Josh Warrington says a good win over Patrick Hyland at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday night, live on […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA: LUKE CAMPBELL: I’VE GOT THE HEART TO CHALLENGE THE BEST. Hull ace tackles Argenis Mendez for WBC Silver Lightweight title in Leeds. Manchester, UK, (29th of July 2016)– Luke Campbell MBE believes his guts and determination to win are underrated as he takes on former World champion Argenis Mendez for the WBC […]
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos Stacked Night of Boxing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Highlighted by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader Live On SHOWTIME®, This Saturday, July 30 At 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Preliminary Fights Begin At 7 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME® Click HERE […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: GAMAL YAFAI: I’LL SHOW I’M MORE THAN A BANGER. Unbeaten Super-Bantamweight talent defends Commonwealth strap against Wale. Manchester, UK, (28th of July 2016)– Gamal Yafai says he’ll prove he’s got the skills to match his big punch when he defends his Commonwealth Super-Bantamweight title against Josh Wale at the First Direct […]
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton Fight Week Media Workout Quotes & Photos Featherweight World Title Clash Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® This Saturday, July 30 From Barclays Center Live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) Action Begins on SHOWTIME EXTREME® at 7 p.m. ET/PT Click HERE for Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: FRANKIE GAVIN AND SAM EGGINGTON READY TO SET UP OCTOBER SHOWDOWN. Birmingham pair back in action on Saturday ahead of hometown show. Manchester, UK, (27 of July 2016)– Frankie Gavin and Sam Eggington return to action at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, and the […]
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