All 28 fighters made weight at UFC Vegas 124. Full card records, weights and odds, main card film study and weigh-in video for Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Johnny Walker.
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Under Men’s Rules 10×3 Rounds, Turhan vs. Baumgardner Heads MVP Texas Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Prediction Record: (184-44-10), (9-5-1) in Main Events Arlington, Texas (November 6th, 2026)– In the main event of a ten bouts ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Sky Sports UK televised card promoted by Jake Paul’s MVP […]
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Ex-World Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall, 61, Stops Jeremiah Williams in Fifth By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Corpus Christi, Texas (November 6th, 2026)– At age 61, former World Heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, age 61, continues to be the Jack Johnson of the modern era. McCall, 62-14-1 with 41 knockouts, Corpus Christi, Texas, […]
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Dana White announces Deontay Wilder vs. Jai Opetaia on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card on December 11 in Cardiff, with Opetaia making his heavyweight debut.
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Jake Paul vs. Cédric Doumbé is official for December 24 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Get the fight details, tale of the tape, press conference dates and what we know about how to watch.
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Gazija! Bosnian Prince Armin Mrkanovic Interview: Fights for WBA Title on March 31 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent In Bosnian, ‘Gazija’ means ‘untouchable holy warrior’. In a Real Combat Media exclusive interview, The Bosnian Prince, cruiserweight contender Armin ‘Gazija’ Mrkanovic, is finally making noise. Mrkanovic will be fighting 35 bout veteran […]
Venganza! Mikey Garcia on March 16 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Arlington, TX (March 13th, 2019)– Venganza is Spanish for revenge, and revenge on the critics who favor Errol Spence Jr. this weekend will be bittersweet for current World Boxing Council World Lightweight champion Mikey Garcia if he goes to 40-0 […]
Boxing Sons of the Nigel Benn By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: The Sun Between 1987 and 1996, London’s controversial darling, Nigel Benn, ‘The Dark Destroyer’, figured into 13 consecutive WBC and WBO World Super Middleweight title bouts, finishing his career 42-5-1 with 35 knockouts. His last three bouts were […]
CONOR MCGREGOR ARRESTED FOR FELONY ROBBERY & CRIMINAL MISCHIEF IN MIAMI Reported By miamiherald.com Miami, Florida (March 12, 2019)– UFC star fighter Conor McGregor was arrested Monday evening after police said he smashed a fan’s phone outside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel. McGregor, 30, was charged with felony strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief, according to […]
Era of The Monster Heavyweights Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Joe Louis, even with 25 world title defenses, would be out of place in the current era of the super heavyweight monster heavyweight. Primo Carnera, Jess Willard, Nicolay Valuev and Mike White were considered talented boxing odd oddities. Recent results […]
Double Boxing Tragedy: George Foreman Loses Daughter, Sheriff’s Deputy Kills Middleweight Champion’s Mother By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Photocourtesy Dailystar.co.uk On Saturday, March 9, 2019, two unexpected boxing tragedies suddenly rocked the professional boxing world into an unanticipated state of mourning. Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman’s boxing daughter Freeda George Foreman, […]
Shawn Porter Escapes, Dimitry Bivol Dominates, Abel Ramos Rises, RCM Boxing Saturday Results By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Carson, CA (March 10th, 2019)– Saturday March 9, 2019, was a busy affair worldwide in the boxing world. In the main event at Dignity Health Sports Center in Carson, California, Shawn Porter fought […]
No Detroit Love Lost for J’Leon Love & David Benavidez on March 16 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The best bout on USA Fox at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday evening, March 16, 2019, could be the preliminary bout to the Errol Spence Jr. versus Mikey Garcia WBC […]
Detroit Boxing Sensations Taylor Duerr and Lanardo Tyner Fight in Indiana and Maryland Tonight By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent For the second time in 30 days, Detroit Michigan light heavyweight Taylor Duerr and welterweight Lanardo Tyner are in action on Friday, March 8, 2019. Duerr, undefeated at 9-0-1, faces dangerous […]
Brian MVP Howard RCM Interview: Scores BIG cruiserweight KO in Philly By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Boxing247 A native of Lake Wells, Florida, now based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working as a security guard, world ranked cruiserweight Brian ‘MVP’ Howard scored an electrifying win at Parx Casino in Bensalem […]
17-0 New Zealand Heavyweight Junior Fa Making Waves, March 2019 Prospect of Month By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Stuff.co.nz Deontay Wilder’s heavyweight sparring partner, Junior Fa of New Zealand, who scored a first-round knockout of Newfei Ouatah in Columbus, Ohio, on March 2, 2019, to win the vacant […]
Goat Boxing Promotions Presents Sparring Live in Houston By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Houston, TX (March 5th, 2019)– On Saturday, March 9, 2019, Goat Boxing Promotions will present a free outside event for the general public, Sparring Live, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., at J.D. Byrider car dealership at […]
Kabayel vs. Schwarz: Ultimate 2019 German Heavyweight Showdown By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Two of Germany’s top heavyweight prospects have risen to the worldwide top 15, but both remain untested at the elite level. Perhaps the ultimate super fight challenge will be to fight each other for a version of the […]
Hall of Fame WBA Featherweight Champion Eusebio Pedroza Dies at 62 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Panama City, Panama (March 3rd, 2019)– International Boxing Hall of Fame retired World Boxing Association World Featherweight champion Eusebio Pedroza, who fought in 22 consecutive WBA world title bouts from 1978 to 1985, […]
Castano Draws Lara, Ortiz Hammers Hammer on Showtime By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Brooklyn, NY (March 3rd, 2019)– Unbeaten but unknown Brian Carlos Castano retained the World Boxing Association World Super Welterweight title with a 12 round majority draw over fading former world champion Erislandy Lara in the main event […]
Laugh with Robert! Ridiculous Sammy Davis Jr. vs. Wilt Comedy Bout By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent YouTube has some historical gems. From the 1960’s, Roman and Martin’s Laugh-In hosted this ridiculous scene of midget-sized Sammy Davis Jr. versus tall Wilt Chamberlain. There actually have been some tall heavyweights from Jess […]
King Kong Ortiz and Bomba Rodriguez Return! USA Showtime Saturday Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Brooklyn, NY (March 1st, 2019)– TGB Promotions, DiBella Entertainment and USA Showtime will present an action-packed nine-bout card of boxing on Saturday evening, March 1, 2019, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, featuring Cuban […]
Fireball! Cuevas vs. Paredes, March 1 Florida Rumble at Hard Rock IV By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The Heavyweight Factory, All Star Boxing, and matchmaker Melvin Rivas will present an action-packed eleven bout card entitled ‘Rumble at the Rock IV’ At Seminole Hard Rock and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, at 7:00 […]
Filipino Fighter of Month Vic Saludar Wins Upset in Japan Again, Retains WBO Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Filipino WBO World Minimumweight champion ‘Vicious’ Vic Saludar has done the seemingly impossible yet again. For the second time in seven months, Saludar has beaten the odds and won a 12 round […]
Boxing Legend, Rocky Lockridge Needs Your Help With Funeral Expenses The funeral expenses of former WBA and IBF World Super Featherweight champion Ricky ‘Rocky’ Lockridge, who died at age 60 on February 7, 2019, are sadly mostly unpaid. His family needs financial help from the general public to resolve the situation, including burial expenses, and […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. JARRELL MILLER LONDON & NY PRESS CONFERENCES Trash Talk! Miller Says Joshua Sucks, Joshua Says He’ll Give Miller Plastic Surgery By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 26th, 2018)– Heavyweight contender Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller says Anthony Joshua sucks, and Joseph Parker beat him. World Heavyweight champion […]
Anthony Dirrell and Humberto Soto Win Major Saturday Night Bouts By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Anthony Dirrell, in his self-proclaimed final year of boxing, won the vacant World Boxing Council World Super Middleweight title by a controversial 10 round technical split decision over Avni Yildirim in the FS1 PBC main […]
Chris Eubank Jr. Outpoints DeGale in 12, Wins IBO Super Middleweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 24th, 2018)– It was not the best display of boxing to win, according to Chris Eubank Sr., though his son Chris Eubank Jr. did win the vacant International Boxing Organization […]
Humberto Zorrita Soto vs. Brandon Bam Bam Rios Tijuana Welterweight Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Tijuana, Mexico (February 22, 2019)– The crafty little fox from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Humberto ‘La Zorrita’ Soto, has a record of 68-9-2 with 37 knockouts at age 38. The Sinaloa born champion has held […]
La Zorrita, Humberto Soto’s Last Hurrah Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Boxer Rec The crafty little fox from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Humberto ‘La Zorrita’ Soto, has a record of 68-9-2 with 37 knockouts at age 38. The Sinaloa born champion has held world titles at featherweight, super […]
Whatever Happened to Britain’s Chris Finnegan? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Color Sport Of Irish descent, British southpaw middleweight and light heavyweight Chris Finnegan won the 1968 Olympic Gold Medal in Mexico City for Great Britain. Fighting professionally from 1968 to 1975, the native of Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, United […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. JARRELL MILLER PRESS CONFERENCE Battle of the Bark: Boxing Madness at Joshua and Miller Press Conference By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Who let the dogs out? By all accounts, the Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller heavyweight title press conference was a descent into sheer madness. While both heavyweights […]
Unknown 15-0 Thai Fighter Apinun Khongsong Scores Incredible Upset in Japan By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Tokyo, Japan(February 19th, 2019)– Unbeaten but unknown 15-0 Thai super lightweight Apinun Khongsong of Bangkok traveled to Tokyo, Japan, and scored an unpredictable, unlikely and shocking fifth-round knockout in hostile territory of 31-7-1 Japanese […]
2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce vs. Bermane Stiverne at O2 Arena: Too Much or Too Soon? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent On Saturday, February 23, 2019, at O2 Arena in Greenwich, United Kingdom, 2016 Olympic Heavyweight Silver Medalist Joe ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce, age 33, will face 40-year-old former World Boxing Council World […]
Boxing Postman Ernesto Garza III RCM Interview: Thank You ShoBox! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: RoundbyRoundBoxing.com Boxing postman and super bantamweight southpaw Ernesto Garza III, who delivers mail by day, and knocks them out by night, is back in the ring and back in the news. The David McWaters […]
Yves Ngabu of Belgium, European RCM Boxing Prospect of the Month By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo courtesy Sportngnews.com Roeselare, Belgium (February 17, 2018)– European EBU Cruiserweight Yves Ngabu of Roeselare, Belgium, is the Real Combat Media ‘Boxing Prospect of the Month’. Ngabu, 20-0, retained his European cruiserweight title on Friday, […]
Leo Santa Cruz and Omar Figueroa Win Saturday Night Super Bouts By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Leo Santa Cruz Twitter Los Angeles, CA (February 17th, 2018)– World Boxing Association Super World Featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz retained his title with a unanimous 12 round decision win over game Rafael […]
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