Francois Botha To Face Danny Williams in Emirates Thursday Night Fights Main Event By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Once they were among the most feared heavyweights in the world. Danny Williams knocked out Iron Mike Tyson. Francois Botha, ‘The White Buffalo’, was outboxing Iron Mike Tyson in their bout until the point […]
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REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Price-Pala rescheduled for April 12th in Denmark, Lee also in action
Price-Pala rescheduled for April 12th in Denmark, Lee also in action British heavyweight David Price (16-2, 14 KOs) will face Ondrej Pala (33-4, 23 KOs) on April 12th in Denmark. The fight originally scheduled for March 29th in Berlin has been moved to Team Sauerland’s Nordic Fight Night show at the Blue Water Dokken in Esbjerg, […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CARL FROCH v GEORGE GROVES 2 PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO – FROCH SHOVES GROVES
UFC FIGHT NIGHT LONDON WEIGH-IN GUSTAFSSON VS. MANUWA
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Scott Quigg to defend WBA Super Bantamweight title against Cermeno on April 19th LIVE on AWE
Quigg to defend WBA Super Bantamweight title against Cermeno on April 19th LIVE on AWE For Immediate Release SAN DIEGO (MARCH 4, 2014)–On Saturday afternoon, April 19th, Scott Quigg will make the 3rd defense of the WBA Super Bantamweight title when he takes on number-one contender and interim champion, Nehomar Cermeno in a 12 round bout […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Martin “The Entertainer” Rogan Secures a place in the Worlds Biggest Heavyweight Boxing Tournament.
Martin “The Entertainer” Rogan Secures a place in the Worlds Biggest Heavyweight Boxing Tournament. 2nd March 2014 SKY ARENA’S HEAVYWEIGHT SUPER 8 LAST MAN STANDING IN NEW ZEALAND Sky Arena’s UK representative Mark Dunlop has engaged the services of British & Irish Heavyweights Martin Rogan & Michael Sprott for the world’s biggest ever Super 8 […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Burns vs. Crawford Preview
Burns up against it in facing a gem in Crawford By Nick Bellafatto, RCM Boxing Correspondent Glasgow, Scotland (February 27th, 2013)–Waiting for the next available opportunity to see unbeaten Terrence Crawford (22-0, 16 KO’s) in action, this Saturday March 1st is the date, the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, Scotland the place, and current […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Team Crawford expect title winning effort this Saturday on AWE
Team Crawford expect title winning effort this Saturday on AWE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Diego, CA (February 27. 2014)–This Saturday afternoon, undefeated Terence Crawford will look to capture his 1st world title when he takes on WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns from Glasgow, Scotland in a bout that can be seen LIVE on AWE at 2pm eastern / 11 […]
AMIR KHAN’S PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWING THE MAYWEATHER VS. MAIDANA ANNOUNCEMENT
Press Release: Amir Khan Official Statement BOLTON (Feb. 25) – Official statement from Amir Khan following the official announcement confirming that Marcos Maidana will fight Floyd Mayweather on Saturday 3rd May. “Following the announcement by Floyd Mayweather that he will be facing Marcos Maidana on May 3rd I would like to clarify my situation for […]
MACKLIN CONTINUES TO WAIT ON STURM
MACKLIN CONTINUES TO WAIT ON STURM “I MET ALL OF HIS TERMS, YET HE STILL WON’T MOVE FORWARD WITH THE FIGHT!” New York, NY (2/25/14) – Top-rated middleweight contender Matthew Macklin is getting a bit tired and frustrated, to say the least, on waiting to hear what direction IBF middleweight champion Felix Sturm […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK:Team Woodall (L-R) – Head trainer Guy Laietta, Steed “The Stallion” Woodall, manager John Seip
The New British Invasion Amateur boxing star Steed ‘Stallion’ Woodall Moves to America in pursuit of pro career Team Woodall (L-R) – Head trainer Guy Laietta, Steed “The Stallion” Woodall, manager John Seip MIAMI (February 24, 2014) — British amateur boxing star Steed “Stallion” Woodall, in a bold trend reversal, has moved […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Michael McGurk looks to go 2-0, as he builds on his impressive KO debut
Michael McGurk looks to go 2-0, as he builds on his impressive KO debut Making his debut on the annual Burns night show at the historic St Andrews Sporting Club in January, Glasgow fighter Michael McGurk started his slate with a impressive First round knockout of William Warburton which lead to it being shown […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Shaun McShane out to turn back time, as he turns professional and makes debut on February 28th
Shaun McShane out to turn back time, as he turns professional and makes debut on February 28th With a total of four debuts on Prospect Boxing’s February 28th “Lock, Stick and Twelve Smoking Fights” show, Glasgow based Shaun McShane is hoping to get his professional record off flying start . A student of […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TYSON FURY & DERECK CHISORA EARN VICTORIES IN LONDON
TYSON FURY & DERECK CHISORA EARN VICTORIES IN LONDON By: Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 16th, 2014)– Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora both defeated their respective American opposition on Saturday night (2/15/14) at the Copper Box Arena, UK. Tyson Fury (6’9″) defeated Joey Abell (6’4″), via TKO (4th round) while […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Groves vs. Froch 2 is Set & Video
Groves vs. Froch 2 is Set By: Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent The rematch of the controversial fight between Carl Froch (32-2) and George Groves (19-1) is set for May 31, 2014 for the WBA (regular) and IBF Super Middleweight title. The venue has not been confirmed but leading contenders include Wembly, City Ground, […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CHISORA, FURY FIGHTS PROMO VIDEO
LIVE IN CANADA ON FIGHT NETWORK & PPV IN USA 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT CHISORA, FURY FIGHTS PROMO VIDEO Fight Network airing British event live this Saturday in N. America TORONTO (Feb. 13, 2014) — Two of the top heavyweights in the world, Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury, will be in action […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: BOB ARUM SPEAKS ON BURNS – CRAWFORD; MARCH 1ST ON AWE
BOB ARUM SPEAKS ON BURNS – CRAWFORD; MARCH 1ST ON AWE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO, CA (FEBRUARY 10, 2014)–Below is a video interview with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum discussing the March 1st WBO World Lightweight title bout between champion Ricky Burns and challenger Terence Crawford. Arum has a some interesting things to […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Derek “Del Boy” Chisora and Tyson Fury on Fight Network February 15th
LIVE IN CANADA ON FIGHT NETWORK & PPV IN USA 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT For Immediate Release TORONTO (February 6, 2014) – Fight Network is airing the February 15 Frank Warren-promoted card in North America, showcasing world heavyweight contenders Derek “Del Boy” Chisora and Tyson Fury in separate bouts, live from […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TYSON FURY: ‘ABELL WON’T PUT ME OFF MY SHOWDOWN WITH CHISORA’
For Immediate Release FURY: ‘ABELL WON’T PUT ME OFF MY SHOWDOWN WITH CHISORA’ Fight Network to air British Boxing live Feb. 15 in North America TORONTO (February 5, 2014) – Heavyweight destroyer Tyson Fury has promised not to let new opponent Joey Abell derail him from his summer showdown with Dereck Chisora at the Copper […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Lee Selby looks to get in Featherweight mix with a win over Munroe this Saturday afternoon on AWE
Selby looks to get in Featherweight mix with a win over Munroe this Saturday afternoon on AWE For Immediate Release San Diego (January 29, 2014)–Thus Saturday afternoon at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Lee Selby (17-1, 6 KO’s) will defend his British Featherweight and vie for the vacant European Featherweight crown when he takes […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Derek Chisora & Tyson Fury to Fight at Copper Box Arena
LIVE IN CANADA ON FIGHT NETWORK & PPV IN USA 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT For Immediate Release Fight Network to air British Boxing live Feb. 15 in North America Showcasing Derek Chisora & Tyson Fury TORONTO (January 29, 2014) – Fight Network announced today that it will air the February 15 Frank […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Unbeaten Matthew McAllister Returns To Action on February 28th at Ravenscraig Sports Facility
Unbeaten Matthew McAllister Returns To Action on February 28th at Ravenscraig Sports Facility With Seven straight wins from Seven fights, Aberdeen’s Matthew McAllister returns to action for the first time since his win over Scottish Title challenger Billy Campbell in November last year. Taking part in a stacked twelve fight card at Ravenscraig […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: James DeGale will be back in action March 1st
WBC Silver super middleweight champion James DeGale MBE will be back in action on March 1st at The City Academy, Bristol, live on Channel 5, as his scheduled WBC final eliminator against Badou Jack looks set for purse bids The 2008 Beijing Olympic Gold Medallist, DeGale, will top the bill in Bristol against a soon […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: TYSON FURY VS. GONZALO OMAR BASILE FEB 15th
Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury will take on Argentine puncher Gonzalo Omar Basile at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday 15th February. Fury features on the big multi-title show – headlined by his rival and European Champion Dereck Chisora – in a ten-round International contest, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Terence Crawford to Battle Ricky Burns for the WBO Lightweight World Championship Live on AWE
Terence Crawford to Battle Ricky Burns for the WBO Lightweight World Championship Live and Exclusively on AWE on Saturday, March 1st For Immediate Release SAN DIEGO (JANUARY 22, 2014)–On Saturday afternoon, March 1st, Ricky Burns will make his 4th defense of the WBO Lightweight title when he takes on highly regarded and undefeated Terence Crawford […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Selby – Munroe European title fights kicks off the AWE 2014 boxing year
Selby – Munroe European title fights kicks off the AWE 2014 boxing year on Saturday, February 1st FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO, CA. (JANUARY 21, 2014)-A terrific afternoon of live boxing is in store for fight fans as Lee Selby and Rendall Munroe battle for the vacant European Featherweight title as well as Selby’s British […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: Rhys Pagan to compete for first title as headlines Prospect Boxing’s “Lock Stock and Twelve Smoking Fights”
Rhys Pagan to compete for first title as headlines Prospect Boxing’s “Lock Stock and Twelve Smoking Fights” After confirming their first card of the year, Prospect Boxing are pleased to confirm that Light Middleweight Rhys Pagan will be competing for his first professional title on the February 28th show. With a near […]
DEMETRIUS ‘Boo Boo’ ANDRADE VS. Brian “The Lion” Rose
DEMETRIUS ‘Boo Boo’ ANDRADE WBO Junior Middleweight Champion & 2008 U. S. Olympian For Immediate Release WBO junior middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade eyes mega-fights later in 2014 First a mandatory title defense vs. Brit Brian Rose PROVIDENCE (January 16, 2014) – World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (20-0, 13 […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: That was a fight! Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch is Amazing. Rematch?
That was a fight! Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch is Amazing. Rematch? By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Carl Froch is a super middleweight world championship fighter who is greater than the sum of his parts. He’s got some power. For Froch, the key to victory is mostly grit and determination. […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: FROCH VS. GROVES PRESS CONFERENCE
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: CARL FROCH TO DEFEND SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEORGE GROVES ON NOVEMBER 23RD
CARL FROCH TO DEFEND SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEORGE GROVES ON NOVEMBER 23RD ON AWE MUCH ANTICIPATED UK CLASH LANDS ON AWE; DON’T FORGET KELL BROOK – VYACHSLAVE SENCHENKO TODAY AT 3PM EST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO (October 26, 2013)—On Saturday afternoon November 23rd, boxing fans will get an early holiday gift […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA UK: DERECK CHISORA READY TO SMASH NEW CHALLENGER MATTEO MODUGNO
European Heavyweight Champion Dereck Chisora gets to do an Italian job on unbeaten Italian challenger Matteo Modugno at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday 30th November. The big-punching Finchley star has recaptured his form winning all three fights this year by stoppage and aims to stop Modugno to cap a fantastic year as he looks […]