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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REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: BARN ABC LATEST CLUB TO RECEIVE MATCHROOM BOXING FOUNDATION FUNDING. Amateur club where Ricky Burns threw his first punch gets lifeline. Manchester, UK, (7th of June 2016)– Barn ABC in Coatbridge have become the latest amateur club to benefit from the Matchroom Boxing Foundation. The donation was part of a double-celebration […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: MARTIN MURRAY: GEORGE GROVES HAS STAMINA ISSUES – I’LL MAKE HIM CRUMBLE. St Helens ace vows to take ‘Saint’ George into ‘deep waters’ on June 25. Manchester, UK, (7th of June 2016)– Martin Murray has warned George Groves he’s going to drag him into deep waters and make him crumble when […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Liam Smith turns back the clock against Predrag Radosevic to make history. Canelo and Cotto now next on Beefy’s hit list. Manchester, UK, (AP) (5th of June 2016)– Mersey fight fans waited 39 long years, two months and 30 days to see a Liverpool fighter defend a world title in his […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: BOXNATION: LIVE TONIGHT: Liam Smith defends his World Title! We’re live on air at 6pm tonight! Liam Smith makes the second defence of his WBO World Super-Welterweight Title against Predrag Radosevic live on BoxNation! ‘Beefy’ knows that big unification fights are within touching distance so he can’t slip up here. Also on the […]
TONY BELLEW WINS WBC CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Tony Bellew knocked out Ilunga Makabu in the third round to win the WBC cruiserweight title on Sunday night. The 33-year-old Bellew lost two world title attempts at light-heavyweight, against Nathan Cleverly in 2011 and Adonis Stevenson in 2013, but made it third time lucky […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: MICHAEL BUFFER READY FOR ELECTRIC WEEKEND FOR BRITISH BOXING. Hall of Fame MC introduces Ricky Burns in Glasgow and Tony Bellew in Liverpool this weekend. Manchester, UK, (29th of May 2016)– Michael Buffer is in Britain to introduce Ricky Burns and Tony Bellew into the ring as they look to land […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TYRONE NURSE: LIMOND WON’T GET HIS BELT BACK. Huddersfield champ aiming to land Lonsdale belt for keeps. Manchester, UK, (29th of May 2016)– Tyrone Nurse has told Willie Limond to forget about a World title fight with Ricky Burns as he plots a path to land the British Super-Lightweight title outright, […]
FREDDIE ROACH CONFIRMS THAT FLOYD MAYWEATHER ASKED HIM TO TRAIN CONOR MCGREGOR Los Angeles, CA (May 28th, 2016)–On Friday’s edition of Inside MMA, Freddie Roach confirmed Floyd Mayweather came by his gym to ask him to train the UFC 145lb. champion, Conor McGregor for his possible September boxing match. Freddie Roach said he would love […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: WILLIE LIMOND: RICKY BURNS FIGHT WOULD BE HUGE FOR SCOTLAND. Willie Limond wants Nurse win to set up World title showdown. Manchester, UK, (26th of May 2016)– Willie Limond is hoping for double-delight on Saturday night at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow live on Sky Sports – claiming his British Super-Lightweight […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TONY BELLEW: ILUNGA MAKABU CANNOT BEAT ME. ‘Bomber’ tells Congo KO star he will not be denied at Everton. Manchester, UK, (26th of May 2016)– Tony Bellew has told Ilunga Makabu that he will not deny him his dream World title win when they clash for the vacant WBC Cruiserweight strap […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: STEPHEN SMITH: I WANT ANOTHER WORLD TITLE SHOT IN 2016. ‘Swifty’ out to impress at Goodison Park. Manchester, UK,(24th of May 2016)– Stephen Smith says he wants to land a second World title shot in 2016 – and will show he’s ready to rule the world when he takes on Daniel […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: ILUNGA MAKABU: NO-ONE CAN SAVE TONY BELLEW. South African vows to KO Tony’s Bellew’s Goodison Park dream. Manchester, UK, (24th of May 2016)– Ilunga Makabu has told Tony Bellew that he’ll turn his dream night at Everton FC into a nightmare when they clash for the vacant WBC World Cruiserweight title […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: RICKY BURNS: SCOTTISH FANS WILL RATTLE MICHELE DI ROCCO. Ricky Burns warns Italian to fear the Glasgow roar. Manchester, UK, (23rd of May 2016)– Ricky Burns has told Michele Di Rocco to prepare for a red-hot reception in Glasgow when they meet for the vacant WBA World Super-Lightweight title at the […]
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REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: DILLIAN WHYTE JOINS MATCHROOM BOXING. Heavyweight star agrees multi-fight deal – returns on June 25. Manchester, UK, (21st of May 2016)– Dillian Whyte has signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing and will return to action at The O2 in London on June 25, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Whyte is […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: BOXNATION: LIVE TONIGHT: World Title triple header! We’re live on air at 2am tonight! Manchester, UK, (21st of May 2016)– A trio of Super-Welterweight World Title fights tops the bill in Las Vegas as Erislandy Lara rematches Vanes Martirosyan for the WBA strap and the Charlo twins bid to make history. Jermell fights John Jackson for […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CHRIS EUBANK JR DEFENDS BRITISH TITLE AGAINST TOM DORAN AT THE O2. Manchester, UK, (20th of May 2016)– Chris Eubank Jr will defend his British Middleweight title against Tom Doran at The O2 in London on June 25, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Eubank Jr makes the first defence of the Lord […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CHRIS EUBANK JR SIGNS NEW PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM. Middleweight sensation back in the ring on June 25 at The O2 Manchester, UK, (20th of May 2016)– Chris Eubank Jr has signed a new promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will box at The O2 on June 25, live on Sky […]
William Warburton, British Welterweight Ringer of Upsets! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Lancashire British welterweight boxer William Warburton won his professional debut by six round decision over 1-7 Yorkshire super lightweight Craig Tomes on April 4, 2009. It would be the first bout of his career, and the only […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: UCMMA: NEW MMA TV SHOW: 16 NOVICE CONTESTANTS COMPETE TO BECOME THE BORN TO FIGHT CHAMPION. BORN TO FIGHT EVERY Friday and Saturday 11pm FROM 20th May on Front Runner Sky 468 with repeats on Showcase SKY ch212 the following week. NEW MMA TV SHOW: 16 NOVICE CONTESTANTS COMPETE TO BECOME […]
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REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CIVIL WAR IN THE UK AS NORTH VERSUS SOUTH IN A HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN MARK GODBEER & JAMES MULHERON AT ‘BELLATOR: LONDON’ AT THE O2 ARENA ON JULY 16! MULTIPLE UNDERCARD BOUTS ANNOUNCED & SET TO SHOW OFF SOME OF UK’S TOP UP-AND-COMERS. Manchester, UK, (May 17, 2016)– A heavyweight match-up between […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CALLUM SMITH BACK AT GOODISON PARK. ‘Mundo’ keen to stay active as he closes on World title shot. Manchester, UK, (17th of May 2016)– Callum Smith is back in action at Goodison Park in Liverpool on May 29, live on Sky Sports.The Super-Middleweight sensation landed the mandatory position in the WBC […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: John Wayne Hibbert lands dream WBC Silver title clash at The O2. John Wayne meets Italian Andrea Scarpa on June 25. Manchester, UK, (15th of May 2016)– John Wayne Hibbert can make huge strides in the world rankings after landing a dream clash with Andrea Scarpa for the WBC Silver Super-Lightweight […]
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 […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Anthony Ogogo back on Glasgow bill. Olympian returns from injury on May 28. Manchester, UK, (15th of May 2016)– Anthony Ogogo (8-0, 4 KOs) will make his long-awaited return to the ring on May 28 at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, live on Sky Sports. Unbeaten Ogogo’s professional career has been stop-start […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: GB star Felix Cash turns pro with Matchroom. Wokingham ace to make debut at The O2 on June 25. Manchester, UK, (15th of May 2016)– Felix Cash has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will make his professional debut at The O2 in London on June 25, live on […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Two more stands open at Goodison Park as Tony Bellew tickets fly. Bullens Road and Goodison Road open on May 29. Manchester, UK, (15th of May 2012)– Two more stands are open for tickets at Goodison Park as fans flock to see Tony Bellew take on Ilunga Makabu for the vacant […]
New Floyd Mayweather Interview – On Conor McGregor ” I am pretty sure we can make it happen.” By Victor O. Garcia, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Video Reporter Las Vegas, NV (May 14th, 2016)–Floyd Mayweather talks potential boxing fight with Conor McGregor during an interview with Steve Farhood on tonight’s ShoBox episode. The […]
Cage Warriors announce first two main card bouts of CWFC 76 London, May 11th 2016— Welsh favourites Lewis “The Foot” Long (12-3 MMA | 3-2 CWFC) and Jack “Tank” Shore (1-0 MMA | 0-0 CWFC) will both face foreign opposition when Cage Warriors returns to the Newport Centre in Wales on June 4th. […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: BRILLIANT ANTHONY CROLLA KO’S ISMAEL BARROSO IN MANCHESTER. Manchester, UK, (9th of May 2016)– Anthony Crolla staked his claim as the best Lightweight in the world as he knocked out Ismael Barroso inside seven rounds with a superb performance in the first defence of his WBA World title at the Manchester […]
CONOR MCGREGOR AND FLOYD MAYWEATHER ARE BOTH CLAIMING THEY ARE IN TALKS By Anthony L. Gonzalez, Real Combat Media Editor in Chief Las Vegas, NV (May 8th, 2016)– The past two days Real Combat Media has received strange reports of a possible Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing fight according to the original report made […]
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