Sean Strickland says he will not fight until his UFC pay is fixed, and Gamdom is offering every fighter $10,000 a month. Here is where Dana White and Zuffa stand.
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FLOYD SCHOFIELD CAPTURES FIRST WORLD TITLE WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY OVER LUCAS BAHDI IN CHICAGO Undefeated rising star claims vacant WBA lightweight world championship in main event live on DAZN Photos HERE / Password: FightNight (Credit: Golden Boy Promotions) Additional Photos HERE (Credit Most Valuable Promotions / Harry Aaron) CHICAGO (Oct. 10, 2026) — Undefeated […]
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Three-Division World Champion Wilfredo Gomez Dies in PR at 69 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent San Juan, (October 13th, 2026)– International Boxing Hall of Fame former Super Bantamweight, Featherweight, and Junior Lightweight boxing champion Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gomez, a colorful figure both inside and outside the ring, has passed away in his […]
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Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in Round 5 of the UFC Vegas 122 main event. Full card results, video highlights, bonuses and recap from the Meta Apex.
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Three fighters missed weight at UFC Vegas 122. Full card records and weights, main card tale-of-the-tape breakdowns, film study, odds ranges and weigh-in video for Allen vs. Duncan.
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FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ANGEL ACOSTA AND JANEL RIVERA TO HEADLINE GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON MAY 12 FIGHT CARD FEATURES RISING PROSPECTS, LIVE ON DAZN Tickets on Sale Today! INDIO, CA (April 15, 2022) – Former World Champion and fan favorite Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta (22-3-1, 21 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto […]
FELIX “TITO” TRINIDAD AND YORDENIS UGAS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES WBA Champion Ugas Joined by Hall of Famer Trinidad For Conversation Previewing Showdown Against Errol Spence Jr. Ugas Meets Unified WBC and IBF Champion Spence Jr. for Welterweight Title Unification Showdown Live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, April 16 in Premier Boxing Champions Event From AT&T […]
March 26: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson & Puerto Rican Junior Featherweight Contender Carlos Caraballo Highlight Berchelt-Nakathila Undercard Action at Resorts World Las Vegas Tickets starting at $25 are on sale now and can be purchased at www.rwlasvegas.com/experiences/top-rank LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2022) — Boxing’s rising stars are headed to Resorts World Las Vegas. Welterweight U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson and Puerto […]
Roll On: Edgar Berlanga Defeats Steve Rolls Xander Zayas dominates Quincy LaVallais in co-feature CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images NEW YORK (March 19, 2022) — Edgar Berlanga sold out the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden to the tune of 5,158 fans. Berlanga prevailed via 10-round unanimous decision (96-94 and 97-93 2x) over Steve Rolls […]
Edgar Berlanga vs. Steve Rolls TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden (New York City) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images• CLICK HERE for VIDEO Credit: Top Rank (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) • Edgar Berlanga 167.4 vs. Steve Rolls 167.8 (Berlanga’s […]
Fight Week: Puerto Rican Junior Middleweight Star Xander Zayas Hits the Big Apple Zayas to fight Quincy LaVallais at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden as co-feature to Edgar Berlanga-Steve Rolls super middleweight main event live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT CLICK HERE for Photos (Photo Credit: Top […]
Five Suspects Are Arrested in Murder of Hector “Macho” Camacho Ten Years Later By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Bayamon, Puerto Rico (March 11th, 2022)– Ten years after the murder of colorful boxing champion Hector “Macho” Camacho in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in 2012, five men have been arrested and charged with the […]
There’s No Place Like Home: Jose Ramirez Defeats Jose Pedraza in 140-Pound Showdown Richard Torrez Jr. Scores KO in Professional Debut CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images FRESNO, Calif (March 4, 2022) — Jose Ramirez returned to the friendly Central Valley confines and got back on track. Ramirez defeated former two-weight world champion Jose […]
Weigh-In Results: Jose Ramirez vs. Jose Pedraza & Pro Debut of Olympic Silver Medalist Richard Torrez Jr. TOMORROW at 7:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN+ Save Mart Center (Fresno, California) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images• CLICK HERE for VIDEO Credit: Top Rank(ESPN+, 7:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. PT) • Jose Ramirez 139.8 vs. Jose Pedraza 140 […]
Jose Ramirez-Jose Pedraza Junior Welterweight Showdown Postponed to Friday, March 4 at Save Mart Center LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Pedraza tested positive for COVID-19 Heavyweight U.S. Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr. will make professional debut in a six-round special feature FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2022) — The homecoming of former unified junior welterweight world […]
Who Did It? Revisiting Unsolved Murder of Hector Macho Camacho A Decade Later By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Hector “Macho” Camacho was an unsolved personality when he was alive. The murder of Hector “Macho” Camacho remains an unsolved mystery with no arrests made. Camacho and childhood friend Adrian Mojica Moreno, […]
February 5: Jose Ramirez-Jose Pedraza Junior Welterweight Showdown and the Pro Debut of Richard Torrez Jr. Headlines Fresno Fight Night at Save Mart Center LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Top prospects Raymond Muratalla, Karlos Balderas, Javier Martinez and Antonio Mireles are all scheduled to appear on the card Tickets On Sale Monday, Dec. 20 at […]
Robert Brizel Editorial: Thomas Dulorme Appeal Highlights Danger of Rabbit Punches Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme’s appeal for a reversal to the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding his first-round knockout loss to Jaron “Boots” Ennis is unlikely to result in the “No-Contest” outcome he is seeking, […]
Thomas Dulorme Sends Letter to NSAC Disputing Result of his Bout Against Jaron Ennis Thomas Dulorme shows a hematoma on the back of his head due to a rabbit punch landed by Jaron Ennis after his October 30, 2021, fight shown live of SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. LAS VEGAS, NV (November 15, 2021) – Welterweight contender, Thomas Dulorme (25-6-1, […]
Instant KO: Jose Zepeda Starches Josue Vargas in 1 Jonas Sultan upsets Carlos Caraballo in co-feature CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images NEW YORK (Oct. 30, 2021) – After a scuffle at Friday’s weigh-in and choice words at Thursday’s press conference, Jose “Chon” Zepeda did not waste time getting to work Saturday […]
Verdejo and Sosa Controversy: Should Pro Boxers Be Subject to the Death Penalty? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Two recent incidents involving the deaths of a family member by pro boxers has revisited the old argument. Does Dementia Pugilistica, as in professional boxers getting hit in the head over a period […]
October 30: Jose Zepeda-Josue Vargas Junior Welterweight Showdown Headlines Halloween Weekend Havoc at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and LIVE on ESPN+ Zepeda-Vargas and Carlos Caraballo-Jonas Sultan bantamweight battle to stream on ESPN+ starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Tickets starting at $30 go on sale Friday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. ET […]
Junior Lightweight Destruction: Stevenson Rolls Through Nakathila Pedraza Topples Rodriguez in Co-Feature • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images) LAS VEGAS (June 12, 2021) — Shakur Stevenson said it would be one-sided, and he stayed true to his word, rolling past Namibian knockout artist Jeremiah Nakathila via unanimous decision (120-107, 3x) to win the vacant […]
June 12: Jose Pedraza-Julian Rodriguez and Xander Zayas Confirmed for Shakur Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila Bill at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Stevenson-Nakathila and Pedraza-Rodriguez doubleheader to be televised LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Tickets starting at $50 go on sale Friday at 12 p.m. PT. LAS VEGAS […]
Judge Says Verdejo Faces Death Penalty, Victim’s Father Says 100 Year Sentence By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent San Juan, PR (May 6th, 2021)– Puerto Rican lightweight veteran contender Felix Verdejo is reportedly being held at the Guaynabo Metropolitan Detention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, without bail. During a virtual […]
Lightweight Felix El Diamante Verdejo Arrested For Carjacking Double Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend (Not His Wife) in San Juan By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent San Juan, PR (May 3rd, 2021)–“Justice for my daughter. Murders!” screamed Keisha Ortiz, mother of the deceased woman, after her daughter’s body was found floating in San […]
Amanda Serrano Stops Daniella Roman – Could Katie Taylor Megafight be Next? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel San Juan, Puerto Rico (March 27th, 2021)– Amanda Serrano is all class. Serrano, 40-1 with 30 knockouts, Brooklyn, New York, has won female titles as Super flyweight, Super bantamweight, […]
April 24: Mexican Star Emanuel Navarrete to Defend Featherweight World Title Against Puerto Rican Contender Christopher Diaz LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ Knockout sensation Edgar Berlanga (16-0, 16 first-round KOs) to battle Demond Nicholson in super middleweight co-feature ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ to broadcast doubleheader from Kissimmee, Fla. at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. […]
Brandon Adams Knocks Out Serhii Bohachuk in 8th Round Photos from Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Ring City USA March 4, 2021 – Former world title challenger and winner of The Contender, Brandon Adams scored a spectacular eighth-round stoppage over previously undefeated Serhii Bohachuk to capture the WBC Continental Americas and WBO NABO Junior Middleweight titles in the […]
Puerto Rican Power: Pedraza Dominates Molina Ajagba Decisions Rice in Heavyweight Co-Feature • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) LAS VEGAS (September 19, 2020) — Jose Pedraza’s second appearance in the MGM Grand “Bubble” resulted in yet another victory, as the Puerto Rican former two-weight world champion bested fellow 2008 Olympian Javier Molina via unanimous decision (99-91 and […]
TOP WELTERWEIGHT JAMAL JAMES DEFEATS THOMAS DULORME TO EARN INTERIM WBA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT & ON FOX DEPORTES SATURDAY NIGHT FROM MICROSOFT THEATER IN LOS ANGELES Cuban Sensation David Morrell, Jr. Wins Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title With Unanimous Decision Over Lennox Allen & Rising Prospect Omar Juarez […]
JAMAL JAMES VS. THOMAS DULORME INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES Top Welterweight Jamal James Takes On Former Title Challenger Thomas Dulorme for Interim WBA Welterweight Title as FOX PBC Fight Night Returns Saturday, August 8 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Click HERE for Conference Call Audio Recording LOS ANGELES (August 6, 2020) – Top welterweight Jamal “Shango” […]
Felix Verdejo Stops Will Madera in 1 Round • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) LAS VEGAS (July 16, 2020) — Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo entered, and then conquered, the MGM Grand “Bubble.” The Puerto Rican star knocked out the previously undefeated “Ill” Will Madera in the opening round of a scheduled 10-round lightweight bout […]
Weigh-In Results: Felix Verdejo vs. Will Madera Live boxing is back! TOMORROW at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes from the MGM Grand Conference Center – Grand Ballroom (Las Vegas) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank) • CLICK HERE for VIDEO (Courtesy: Top Rank) (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) […]
Miguel Marriaga-Mark John Yap & Felix Verdejo-Will Madera Set for July 16 Inside MGM Grand “Bubble” ESPN and ESPN Deportes will televise the card starting at 8 p.m. ET LAS VEGAS (July 9, 2020) — Miguel “Escorpion” Marriaga’s quest for a fourth world title shot continues inside the MGM Grand “Bubble” Thursday, July 16, in a […]
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS “A PUÑO LIMPIO” Friday, February 28, 2020. Rubén Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico RED CORNER BLUE CORNER (131 lbs. – 8 Rounds) ÁNGEL APONTE – 131 lbs. VS. IRVING MACÍAS – 130 lbs. San Juan, Puerto Rico (8-0, 4 KOs) Nuevo León, México (7-1, 4 KOs) In a good match Aponte kept his […]
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS “A PUÑO LIMPIO” Friday, February 28, 2020. Rubén Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico ESQUINA ROJA ESQUINA AZUL (131 lbs. – 8 Rounds) ÁNGEL APONTE – 131 lbs. VS. IRVING MACÍAS – 130 lbs. San Juan, Puerto Rico (7-0, 3 KOs) Nuevo León, México (7-0, 4 KOs) […]
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