PENN STATE UNIVERSITY’S BRYCE JORDAN CENTER TO HOST BELLATOR 186 ON FRIDAY, NOV. 3 RYAN BADER MAKES FIRST LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST LINTON VASSELL IN MAIN EVENT PLUS, FORMER STANDOUT NITTANY LIONS PHIL DAVIS AND ED RUTH SET TO COMPETE LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the [...]
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Former World Champion Shawn Porter Withdraws from Bout With Thomas Durlorme Scheduled for Mayweather vs. McGregor Preliminary Bouts on FOX & FOX Deportes Welterweight Contender Yordenis Ugas Replaces Porter & Will Face Former Title Challenger Dulorme Saturday, Aug. 26 From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas FOX & FOX Deportes Begins Live at 7 [...]
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NASC APPROVES 8 OZ GLOVES FOR MAYWEATHER VS. MCGREGOR Report By MMAFighting.com Las Vegas, NV (August 16th, 2017)– Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place in 8-ounce gloves. NSAC makes a one-time exception on its own rule. The social media banter between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has become a reality. The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) [...]
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EDDY REYNOSO AND ABEL SANCHEZ INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT AND AUDIO Click HERE for PDF Transcript Click HERE for Audio LOS ANGELES (Aug. 14, 2017) Eddy Reynoso, head trainer to two-division world champion and current Lineal and Ring Magazine Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs), and Abel Sanchez, head trainer to WBC/WBA/IBF/IBO Middleweight Champion Abel Sanchez(37-0, 33 KOs), hosted an international media conference call head of [...]
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DANA WHITE SPEAKS ABOUT GLOVE SIZE & SPARRING “Conor McGregor gave Malignaggi a one sided beating” Las Vegas, NV (August 14th, 2017)– Dana White Spoke with Sky Sports on Monday and discussed the glove size issue and the controversial sparring session that took place between Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi. Here is what he had [...]
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CONOR MCGREGOR MEDIA SCRUM & PAULIE MALIGNAGGI KNOCKDOWN VIDEO RELEASED! Las Vegas, NV (August 12th, 2017)– The famous video of Paulie Malignaggi being pushed by Conor McGregor in sparring has been released by Dana White. The alleged push down was indeed a knockdown. Check out the footage below and what Conor had to say [...]
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CONOR MCGREGOR’S MEDIA WORKOUT FOR HIS FIGHT WITH FLOYD MAYWEATHER Las Vegas, NV (August 11th, 2017)– Conor McGregor will host his media workout Friday evening at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, Nev. The UFC lightweight champion is expected to talk to the media and more. The video is expected to begin at 6 [...]
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER CLAIMS HE KNOWS DETAILS OF CONOR MCGREGOR’S WEIGHT AND STRATEGY Las Vegas, NV (August 11th, 2017)– At the Floyd Mayweather Las Vegas Media workout at the Mayweather Boxing Gym on Thursday, Mayweather explained to have details of Conor McGregor’s game plan in the video below. Floyd said he knows his weight, lifestyle and [...]
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SOLID UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED FOR MAYWEATHER VS. MCGREGOR Exciting Former World Champion Shawn Porter Meets Former Title Challenger Thomas Dulorme in Welterweight Battle That Headlines Mayweather vs. McGregor Preliminary Bouts on FOX & FOX Deportes Plus! A Battle Between Unbeaten Prospects Juan Heraldez & Jose Miguel Borrego in the Co-Feature Saturday, August 26 From T-Mobile Arena [...]
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER MEDIA WORKOUT VIDEO FOR HIS BOUT AGAINST CONOR MCGREGOR Las Vegas, NV (August 10, 2017)– At the Floyd Mayweather media workout, the 49-0 legendary boxer will show off his skills for the assorted media at the Floyd Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nev. The video is expected to begin at 5 p.m. [...]
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The Rise or the Realization of the Effectiveness of Judo in MMA? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing, MMA & Jiujitsu Correspondent No Competitive Judo Fighter in the Beginning With the 1990’s resurgence of Mixed Martial Arts many enthusiasts have flocked towards the martial arts styles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. […]
Why Fighters Don’t Need a Positive Drug Test to Be Accused or Convicted of PEDs By, James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent There has been a misconception in the boxing world, that if one does not test positive for PEDs they cannot be proven guilty. This could not be further from the truth. One of […]
Boxing Book Review World Exclusive: Tommy The Duke Morrison 1996-2006 My Darkest Years Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent With encouragement from Trisha ‘The Duchess’ Morrison, Real Combat Media presents an international exclusive, the first book review in a three part series of the writings of the late former […]
Random Drug Testing Rising in Boxing By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent Los, Angeles, CA (August 1st, 2014)– The boxing culture has changed throughout the years regarding random drug testing. USADA and VADA have been more involved in high profile fights. The reason being is plenty of fighters, promoters, and fans are striving […]
Why The NYSAC New Ambulance Rule 2014-3 Doesn’t Go Far Enough By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent New York, NY(July 31st, 2014)– During the next several months, this writer will be taking a hard look at the new rules of the New York State Athletic Commission as pertain to official boxing events. With […]
Unprofessional Timekeeping Bungle Highlights GGG Bout With Daniel Geale Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Readers Note: This is the opinion and observation of Robert Brizel, not necessarily the opinion of Real Combat Media. New York, NY (July 28th, 2014)– The New York State Boxing Commission should take a hard look […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux and the Truth about HBO Editorial By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent Guillermo Rigondeux regarded as one of the best pound for pound boxers in the world today, has been heavily criticized by the media. After Rigondeaux dominated Nonito Donaire who was widely regarded as the 3rd best fighter in […]
Germany Wins World Cup 1-0, Wladimir Klitschko Faces A Cobra’s Venom in Hamburg By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Germany has made its statement, winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil by defeating Argentina 1-0. Wladimir Klitschko is 38 years old, and will defend his share of the world heavyweight […]
Judging Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Erislandy Lara By James Lopez, RCM Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (June 13th, 2013)– Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara was a very close affair. Dave Moretti scored the bout 115-113 for Lara. Jerry Roth scored the bout 115-113 for Alvarez. The third official […]
Canadian Michael Griffin, Martinez-Cotto Referee, First Appearance in New York By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent The New York State Athletic Commission could have and perhaps should have picked anybody from the New York Metropolitan area best of the best known referees, from Harvey Dock to Steve Smoger, from Benjy Esteves Jr. […]
Robert Brizel’s 3 Dumbest Fights of the Week By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Dumb Fight Number One: Sander Silgado versus Rakhim Chakhkiev In a no-win situation, Silgado broke contract with Havoc Boxing and took a fight in Moscow, Russia, fifteen pounds over his cruiserweight limit, losing to RakhimChakhkiev in 12 rounds, and […]
When Only Tears Remain: Tony Ayala Jr. is Free and Back in the Gym By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent On April 10, 2014, Tony Ayala Sr. passed away from diabetes. On April 16, 2014, Tony Ayala Jr. was allowed to attend the funeral of his father, noted boxing trainer Tony Ayala Sr. […]
Hopkins vs. Shumenov Horror: Bad Judging Is Ruining Professional Boxing By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Washington DC (April 21st, 2014)– Bad judging is as old as time in professional boxing. When Gentleman Jim Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan to win the World Heavyweight championship under the Marquis de Queensbury rules, even […]
Notable Boxing Comebacks and Failures of April 2014 By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Moscow, Russia (April 18th, 2014)–Happy happy Easter holiday 2014 to all boxing fans around the world. The month of April 2014 was a month of triumph and tragedy around the world. Some of the results are worth a second […]
Pacquiao Venganza! With Win Over Bradley, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mega Fight is Back on 2014 Radar Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Moscow, Russia (April 14th, 2014)–Venganza means revenge in Spanish, and Manny Pacquiao has achieved it. At age 35, southpaw Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is back at the top of […]
Gina Carano deserves an immediate title shot against Ronda Rousey, but not the woman who retired her out of MMA? Editorial By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent New York, NY (Apr 12, 2014)– Gina Carano was a subject of a press conference involving UFC President Dana White along with UFC Female Bantamweight Champ Ronda […]
2014 is The Year of Luis Collazo: Amir Khan, and Then Floyd? By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media You heard it from this reporter first. Luis Collazo is due. 2014 is the year of Luis Collazo. The World Boxing Association International Welterweight champion, […]
Washington versus Scott: Worst Refereed Fight of the Month of April 2014 By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (April 8th, 2014)– Attention professional boxing referees. Here’s a great video of how NOT to referee a professional bout, one of the worst and most flagrant examples of a […]
Universal Boxing Federation Looks Forward To Staging Exciting Belt Bouts in 2014 By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent The Universal Boxing Federation won official BoxRec recognition in January 2014. Statement of Mike Melendez, the Universal Boxing Federation USA representative: “Right now we’re concentrating on the El Paso (Texas) […]
Les Miserables! Devin Vargas and Karim Mayfield Among Fighters Exposed in Final March Weekend, as Reliable 171 Loss British Ringer Kristian Laight Wins by Decision By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent This past week was not a kind one for professional boxers in search of the guts and the glory, who instead found […]
Boxing Détente: Vitali Klitschko Running For Mayor of Kiev, Backs Billionaire Candy Maker Petro Poroshenko For President By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Former World Heavyweight champion Dr. Vitali Klitschko has declared his candidacy for mayor of the strategic city of Kiev in upcoming elections, while backing billionaire candy maker Petro Poroshenko for […]
NYSAC Terminates Boxing 360 Promoter Mario Yagobi, as Bob Duffy and Others React By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (March 29th, 2014)– Boxing 360 Promoter, President and CEO Dr. Mario Yagobi had his promoter’s license terminated by the New York State Athletic Commission on March 26, […]
David Berlin and Melvina Lathan: The New NYSAC Dynamic Duo By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (March 28th, 2014)– The New York State Athletic Commission has voted to approve the selection of David Berlin as its Executive Director, effective May 1, 2014. Mr. Berlin will be […]
Shades of Willie Classen: Bryant Pappas versus Andrew Hartley, Worst U.S.A. Sanctioned Fight of The Year, Should Be Stopped By State Athletic Commissioners for Safety’s Sake Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (March 26th, 2014)–On either Friday, March 28, 2015, in West Virginia, or on Monday, […]
Finnish Heavyweight Contender Robert Helenius and His Nordic Contractual Nightmares By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Between May 2008 and March 2013, Finnish heavyweight contender Robert Helenius compiled a professional boxing record of 19-0 with 11 knockouts. From March 2013 to the present, Helenius has not fought for the […]
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent Recently, there has been talk of Ronda Rousey looking to fight Gina Carano. Ronda is even willing to move up in weight to fight Gina. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ronda-rousey-willing-to-move-up-in-weight-to-fight-gina-carano-023125611.html) . Ronda though has not been willing to move up in weight to fight Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino. Gina […]
Ronald Hearns and Thomas Hitman Hearns: Son Not Like Motor City Cobra Father Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Father and son professional boxers. Once in a while, names repeat of legend. Names like Mayweather, Berlenbach, Chavez, Camacho, Espadas, Escalera, Miske, Cobb Foreman, Galindez, Vazquez, Cerdan, Cuevas, Fitzsimmons, Geraldo,Giardello, […]
Overwhelmed By The Spectacle of The Show: Why Canelo Lost to Floyd, and Perro Angulo Lost to Canelo Before The Fights Even Took Place, A Different Perspective By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent One world class fighter, who lost a decision to Saul Canelo Alvarez in Mexico before Canelo was […]
The Unique Cases of Vasyl Lomachenko and Pete Rademacher: Should Olympic Boxing Gold Medalists Fight For A Professional World Boxing Title in Their First Two Fights? By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent In boxing, promotion is 99 and 9/10% of the game. Fights like Marvelous Marvin Hagler versus Thomas Hearns, […]
Middleweight Boxer Wilford Scypion Dies at 55, Fought Marvin Hagler For Title, Knockout Victory Over Willie Classen Changed The Boxing Rules in New York State By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Former top rated middleweight contender Wilford Scypion, who knocked out Willie Classenin the tenth round at the Felt Forum in […]
Remembering My Friend, NYSAC Chief Inspector Felix Figueroa (1952-2014) By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Two weeks ago, the New York State boxing establishment lost one of its own, Felix Figueroa, Chief Inspector of the New York State Athletic Commission, died of a heart attack on Valentine’s Day, February 13, 2014, during […]
Why Maidana Will Take The Fight To Floyd By Robert Brizel, Head RCM Boxing Correspondent Welterweight Marcos Rene ‘El Chino’ Maidana of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 35-3 with 31 knockouts, the current World Boxing Association World Welterweight champion, took the fight to Adrien Broner, and had huge success. Now 45-0 with 26 knockouts, […]
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