Former WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin Defends Putin and Invasion of Ukraine on Social Media, Hopes War Will End Soon By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Moscow, Russia (March 13th, 2022)– On Instagram, the photo and statements of a well-known name in pro boxing are clear. In the sense of balanced journalism, […]
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Robert Brizel Editorial: If WBC Knew Povetkin Was Sick From Covid Aftereffects, Whyte Rematch Should Not Have Been Allowed At This Time
Robert Brizel Editorial: If WBC Knew Povetkin Was Sick From Covid Aftereffects, Whyte Rematch Should Not Have Been Allowed At This Time Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman went public yesterday, stating to Igor Lazorin after the WBC Interim Heavyweight title rematch between Dillian Whyte […]
Whyte Stops Povetkin in 4, Wins WBC Diamond Title – Video Highlights & Post Fight Interview Calling Out Wilder
Whyte Drops and Stops Povetkin in Four of Rematch, Wins WBC Diamond Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Gibraltar (March 28th, 2021)– In a brief but accurate display of overhand combinations and pinpoint bodywork, Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte dropped and stopped Alexander Povetkin to win the World Boxing Council Interim […]
POVETKIN VS. WHYTE 2 PRESS CONFERENCE, WEIGH-IN, ODDS & HOW TO WATCH
POVETKIN VS. WHYTE II + UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES London, UK (March 26th, 2021)– Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte are set to get back in the ring after months of delays to put on their rematch for the WBC interim championship. Whoever wins should be in line for a title fight with the winner of […]
POVETKIN TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 – REMATCH WITH WHYTE WILL BE RESCHEDULED
POVETKIN TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 Whyte rematch new target date January 30 2021 Alexander Povetkin has been forced to withdraw from his Saturday November 21 contest with Dillian Whyte due to testing positive for COVID-19. The pair were due to rematch at The SSE Arena, Wembley, live on Sky Sports Box Office but will now face each […]
Robert Brizel Editorial – Will WBSS Cruiserweight Winner Mairis Briedis Movie Up to Heavyweight?
New Brizel Editorial: Mairis Briedis at Cruiser versus Heavyweight Crossroads By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo credit: Santija Zandersone Leta Mairis Briedis, at age 35, has risen to become the top-ranked cruiserweight in the world. Breidis, 27-1 with 19 knockouts, Riga, Latvia, has held the World Boxing Council Diamond, World Boxing […]
POVETKIN VS. WHYTE 2 IS CONFIRMED & MATCHROOM FALL SCHEDULE
POVETKIN VS. WHYTE 2 IS CONFIRMED ANNOUNCE ACTION-PACKED AUTUMN SCHEDULE Buatsi and Ritson return; Cameron and Marshall land World Title shots Following the completion of Fight Camp, Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing are pleased to confirm details of their upcoming Autumn schedule that includes the highly-anticipated rematch between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin, as […]
Povetkin Upsets Whyte & Taylor Wins a Close Rematch Over Persoon – Video Highlights
FIGHT CAMP WEEK 4 RESULTS AND QUOTES 12 x 3 mins WBC Interim and Diamond Heavyweight Titles DILLIAN WHYTE v ALEXANDER POVETKIN TKO5 (0:30) (Brixton) (Russia)Dillian Whyte was knocked out cold by Alexander Povetkin, as the Russian viciously halted his World Title ambitions in the […]
WHYTE VS. POVETKIN & TAYLOR VS. PERSOON 2 PREVIEW, ODDS, PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN
WHYTE VS. POVETKIN & TAYLOR VS. PERSOON 2 PREVIEW, PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN By DAZN London, UK (August 21st, 2020)– Dillian Whyte was, as expected, much leaner and much lighter than his last outing in 2019 at the weigh-in for his anticipated showdown with Alexander Povetkin. Whyte (27-1, 18 KOs) came in at 18st 6oz […]
Whyte vs. Povetkin Will End in a KO May 2 in Manchester – Press Conference
Whyte vs. Povetkin Will End in a KO May 2 in Manchester Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte will have his first chance to defend his interim World Boxing Council World Heavyweight title on May 2, 2020, in Manchester Arena, in Manchester, United Kingdom, against former […]
JOSHUA VS. PULEV & WHYTE VS. POVETKIN IS OFFICIAL!
JOSHUA AND PULEV CLASH AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM- ‘AJ’ faces Mandatory Challenger on UK homecoming Unified Heavyweight Champion of the World Anthony Joshua OBE will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Titles against Mandatory Challenger Kubrat Pulev at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20, live on Sky Sports Box Office, on a show promoted by Matchroom Boxing […]
Chisora vs. Usyk Is Possible for March
Manchester March Matchroom Madness: Chisora vs. Usyk on Eddie Hearn’s 2020 Table By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom boxing has now proposed ex-World Cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk fight heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora on March 7, 2020, in Manchester Arena, United Kingdom. The southpaw Usyk, 17-0 with 13 knockouts, Kiev, […]
Andy Ruiz Jr. Vs. Anthony Joshua 2 Fight Was Full of Athletes Who Have Been Tested Positive for PEDs
Andy Ruiz Jr. Vs. Anthony Joshua Fight Is Full of Athletes Who Have Been Tested Positive for PEDs Editorial By Lucah Santos As we all know that Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua’s rematch has been scheduled and fans all over the world are extremely excited about it. However, this event is full of athletes […]
Anthony Joshua Outboxes The Heavier Andy Ruiz, Undercard Results, Video Highlights & Post Press Conference
Anthony Joshua Outboxes The Heavier Ruiz, Regains World Heavyweight Title in Jabathon By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (December 8th, 2019)– The spectacle in Saudi Arabia was every bit the hype the Saudis intended it to be at the newly constructed Diriyah Arena. The main event bout between Anthony […]
WHERE, WHAT TIME & HOW TO WATCH RUIZ VS. JOSHUA 2?
WHERE & HOW TO WATCH RUIZ VS. JOSHUA 2? Here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s start time for the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Coming off one of the most exciting heavyweight title fights in recent memory, Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua meet again […]
Zhan Kossobutskiy and More: Robert Brizel Rating Up & Coming Heavyweights 11 to 50 in the World
Zhan Kossobutskiy and More: Rating Up & Coming Heavyweights 11 to 50 in the World Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Who are the best up and coming heavyweight prospects in the world, who we would rate numbers eleven through fifty after the top 10 fighters are eliminated from the […]
LOMACHENKO VS. CAMPBELL – FURY VS. POVETKIN WEIGH-IN & PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO
LOMACHENKO VS. CAMPBELL WEIGH-IN & PRESS CONFERENCE London, UK (August 30th, 2019)– At the top of the card, Olympic Champions Vasiliy Lomachenko (13-1, 10 KOs) and Luke Campbell (20-2, 16 KOs) will clash for the WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World titles. Manchester Heavyweight Hughie Fury (23-2, 13 KOs) takes on former WBA World Champion Alexander Povetkin (34-2, 24 KOs). […]
Hughie Fury Will Take on Alexander Povetkin at The O2 in London
FURY CLASHES WITH POVETKIN AT THE O2 Heavyweights collide on Lomachenko-Campbell undercard Hughie Fury will take on Alexander Povetkin at The O2 in London on Saturday August 31 on the undercard of the huge Lightweight World title showdown between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Luke Campbell, shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK. Aged just 24, Manchester’s Fury (23-2, […]
Heavyweight Sherman Williams New RCM Interview: Calls Out Alexander Povetkin, Talks Ike Ibeabuchi, and More!
Heavyweight Sherman Williams New Interview: Calls Out Alexander Povetkin, Talks Ike Ibeabuchi, and More! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Alexander Povetkin is scheduled to fight in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, but has no opponent for his scheduled 10 rounder yet listed, with less than 10 days to go. […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA RETAINS WORLD TITLE BELTS WITH A TKO OF ALEXANDER POVETKIN – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS/POST PRESS CONFERENCE
ANTHONY JOSHUA RETAINS WORLD TITLE BELTS WITH A TKO OF ALEXANDER POVETKIN Reported By ESPN Boxing London, UK (September 23, 2018) — Anthony Joshua returned to his knockout ways with a seventh-round stoppage win over Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night. After being forced to points for the first time as a professional in his previous […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. ALEXANDER POVETKIN PREVIEW & WEIGH-IN VIDEO
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. ALEXANDER POVETKIN PREVIEW By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (September 21, 2018)– Promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing will present an exciting card of seven professional bouts at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom on Saturday evening, September 22, 2018, televised on United Kingdom Sky Boxing Office. Anthony […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. ALEXANDER POVETKIN IS OFFICIAL IN LONDON
JOSHUA AND POVETKIN COLLIDE ON SEPTEMBER 22 Anthony Joshua OBE will defend his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO Heavyweight World titles against WBA mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE on September 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office. The Heavyweight king returns to the scene of his historical triumph over legendary Champion Wladimir […]
POVETKIN AND PRICE CLASH ON JOSHUA-PARKER BILL
POVETKIN AND PRICE CLASH ON JOSHUA-PARKER BILL Heavyweights collide in crucial battle in Cardiff Cardiff, UK (February 2, 2018)– Alexander Povetkin will defend his WBA Inter-Continental and WBO International Heavyweight titles against David Price at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on March 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Former WBA ruler Povetkin is the […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT ‘Boxing Blaze Edition’ (2/21/2017)
For Immediate Release & Publish REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT By Jason Gonzalez,Real Combat Media Arizona Boxing Correspondent Welcome back to another edition of the Real Combat Media Boxing Weekly Report “Boxing Blaze Edition” where we cover all the top news stories in boxing each week! Monday (February 6, 2017) Claressa Shields TV Debut […]
DEONTAY WILDER WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST ALEXANDER POVETKIN
DEONTAY WILDER WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST ALEXANDER POVETKIN By Dan Rafael/ESPN New York, NY (February 13th, 2017)– Deontay Wilder has won his civil case against Alexander Povetkin. The jury in U.S. federal court in New York, which deliberated for 32 minutes on Monday morning, found that Povetkin used meldonium after it was put on the WADA banned […]
Urine Hot Water! Wilder Sues Povetkin for 5 Million over Meldonium, More Cancellations
Urine Hot Water! Wilder Sues Povetkin for 5 Million over Meldonium, More Cancellations By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Urine hot water, Alexander Povetkin and World of Boxing LLC. According to a new Manhattan Federal Court civil lawsuit filed by World Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, promoters cancelled his May […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA BOXING WEEKLY REPORT “THE BOXING BLAZE EDITION” (12/20/2016)
For Immediate Release & Publish REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT (12/20/16) By Jason Gonzalez,Real Combat Media Arizona Boxing Correspondent Welcome back to another edition of the Real Combat Media Boxing Weekly Report “Boxing Blaze Edition” where we cover all the top news stories in boxing each week! Tuesday (December 13, 2016) Cotto vs […]
ALEXANDER POVETKIN FAILS ANOTHER DRUG TEST
ALEXANDER POVETKIN FAILS ANOTHER DRUG TEST Moscow, Russia (December 17th, 2016)– A banned substance was found in Alexander Povetkin’s system again. Povetkin was set to fight Bermane Stiverne for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title Saturday in Ekaterinburg, Russia. However, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced that a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association collection revealed the performance-enhancing substance […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA BOXING WEEKLY REPORT “BOXING BLAZE EDITION” (11/15/2016)
For Immediate Release & Publish REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT By Jason Gonzalez,Real Combat Media Arizona Boxing Correspondent Welcome back to another edition of the Real Combat Media Boxing Weekly Report “Boxing Blaze Edition” where we cover all the top news stories in boxing each week! Monday (November 7, 2016) Joseph Parker vs Andy […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT “BOXING BLAZE EDITION” (10/10/2016)
For Immediate Release & Publish REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT By Jason Gonzalez,Real Combat Media Arizona Boxing Correspondent Welcome back to another edition of the Real Combat Media Boxing Weekly Report “Boxing Blaze Edition” where we cover all the top news stories in boxing each week! Monday (October 3, 2016) Zab Judah Arrested According […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT “BOXING BLAZE EDITION” (9/28/2016)
For Immediate Release REAL COMBAT MEDIA WEEKLY BOXING REPORT By Jason Gonzalez,Real Combat Media Arizona Boxing Correspondent Welcome back to another edition of the Real Combat Media Boxing Weekly Report “Boxing Blaze Edition” where we cover all the top news stories in boxing each week! Sunday (September 18, 2016) Canelo’s hand examined and a possible […]
THE WBC ORDERS ALEXANDER POVETKIN VS. BERMANE STIVERNE FOR INTERIM BELT
THE WBC ORDERS ALEXANDER POVETKIN VS. BERMANE STIVERNE By World Boxing Council Mexico City, Mexico (August 17th, 2016)– On May 15, 2016, the WBC granted Champion Deontay Wilder the right to make a voluntary defense of his World Title, which took place on July 16, 2016. In connection with that defense, Champion Wilder injured his […]
































