JESSE RODRIGUEZ CHALLENGES ANTONIO VARGAS FOR WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IN GLENDALE ON JUNE 13 ‘Bam’ aims to become a three-weight World ruler as Vargas defends the 118lb full green and gold strap LAS VEGAS, NV (April 17, 2026) – Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez will challenge Antonio Vargas for the WBC World Bantamweight title at the Desert Diamond […]
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Lani Daniels TKO Upsets Shadasia Green for IBF & WBO Titles, Who Leaves The Garden on a Stretcher By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (April 19th, 2026)– Former International Boxing Federation World Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight female World champion Lani Daniels, in her six consecutive world title bout across […]
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El Maestro, Former WBC World Flyweight Champion Miguel Canto, Dies at 78 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (April 19th, 2026)– Mexican boxing legend Miguel Canto Solis, also known as ‘El Maestro’, died of a heart attack in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Canto […]
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Tyson Fury Decisions Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix and Sets Up a Potential Anthony Joshua Bout Later in 2026 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (April 18th, 2026)– In the main event on a Netflix eleven bouts card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, […]
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FOSTER DEFENDS WORLD SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST FORD IN HOUSTON ON MAY 30 WBC king puts crown on the line at Fertitta Center as ‘Savage’ looks to become two-time World ruler O’Shaquie Foster will defend his WBC World Super-Featherweight title against Raymond Ford at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday May 30, exclusively live worldwide on DAZN. […]
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Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Jazza Dickens Is Set For The UK By DailyMail.co.uk London, UK (February 4th, 2016)–The 35-year-old returned to the ring last November following more than a year on the sidelines but has struggled for mainstream popularity due to his defensive style. His victory over Nonito Donaire in 2013 appeared to set him on […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux Media Workout & Interview – Wants The Lomachenko Fight By Victor Garcia, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Rankings Panelist *Photo Credit: Victor Garcia, Real Combat Media Las Vegas, NV (November 19th, 2016)– When Guillermo Rigondeaux was asked, why is it that that no one wants to fight you? His answer was, everyone is […]
Canelo Wins: Why Alvarez versus Cotto Will Not Be a Close Fight Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Victor Garcia, Real Combat Media Las Vegas, NV (November 21, 2015)– At 45-1-1 with 32 knockouts, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez of Mexico is considered to be the best pro boxer […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux Signs With RocNation & Will Be Fighting on the Canelo vs. Cotto Undercard Manila, Philippines (November 14th, 2015) – Filipino junior featherweight contender Drian Francisco will get the opportunity of a lifetime when he fights Guillermo Rigondeaux on the Cotto vs. Canelo, even if the opportunity comes on short notice. Guillermo Rigondeaux signed […]
WBA makes Rigondeaux “champion in recess,” OKs Quigg-Frampton unification Miami, Florida (October 31, 2015)– After the WBO stripped Guillermo Rigondeaux of his title earlier this week, he may now lose his WBA title. The WBA Championships Committee has redesignated WBA super bantamweight “super” champion Guillermo Rigondeaux as “Champion in Recess.” The move was made in […]
The WBO Strips Guillermo Rigondeaux of a 122-pound belt Orlando, FL (October 28th, 2015)– Junior featherweight world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux was stripped of one of his 122-pound title belts Wednesday because of inactivity according to ESPN’s Dan Rafael . The WBO world championship committee voted unanimously at its 28th annual convention, which is taking […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux’ manager accepts offer From Vasyl Lomachenko’s manager CORK, Ireland (July 13, 2015) – Irishman Gary Hyde, the manager of unified super bantamweight (122 lbs.) world champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux(15-0, 10 KOs), has accepted in principal the offer made by Egis Klimas, manager of World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight (126 lbs.) champion Vasyl […]
Boxing’s most avoided world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux heading to UK next month To publically confront Scott Quigg CORK, Ireland (April 12, 2015) – Unified super bantamweight world champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KOs), arguably the most avoided reigning world title holder in modern boxing history, will travel to London next month in order to […]
Leo Santa Cruz Denies he is afraid of Guillermo Rigondeaux The latest brash statements of Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux, have been bashed by riled WBC super bantamweight Leo Santa Cruz, who’s roundly denying he’s afraid, while confirming that a meeting of their fists is not on his immediate radar screen. “ I always […]
PAUL SPADAFORA ADDED TO FEBRUARY 20TH CONSOL ENERGY CENTER CARD IN PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PA (February 9, 2015) Former world champion PAUL SPADAFORAhas been added to “The Pride of Pittsburgh III” on Feb. 20th at CONSOL Energy Center, it was announced today by TOM BROWN of Goossen Promotions. Sporting a record of 49-1-1 […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux encouraged by Oscar de la Hoya comment about Leo Santa Cruz unification fight MIAMI (Jan. 28, 2015) – World Boxing Association (WBA) Super, World Boxing Organization (WBO) and The Ring Magazinesuper bantamweight champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KOs) is encouraged by reports that World Boxing Council (WBC) title-holder Leo Santa Cruz‘ […]
LEO SANTA CRUZ HAS BIG PLANS FOR 2015 Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2015)– Undefeated WBC super bantamweight champion, Leo Santa Cruz, who’s currently one of the best Mexican boxers, has a large hit list for this new year- one desire is a fight another organization´s champion. “ I would love to unify my WBC […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Hisashi Amagasa set for Dec. 31 New York, NY (December 4, 2014)– Unified junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, 34 (14-0, 9 KOs) will be going to Japan to face Hisashi Amagasa, 29 (28-4-2, 19 KOs) on December 31st. Gary Hyde who manages Rigondeaux had this to say about Amagasa, “First and foremost […]
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 […]
Andre Soukhamthath (top), seen here putting the finishing touches on his win over Corey Simmons at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., in December will return to the cage Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 to face undefeated prospect Kin Moy on the undercard of “CES MMA XXI.” (CES photo by Kelly MacDonald) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Jan. 13th, 2014 […]
Nonito Donaire set to return in November vs. Vic Darchinyan By Eliezer Garcia, Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (September 1, 2013)– The Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KOs) will be making his return to the ring, after being out class by Guillermo Rigondeaux earlier this year. The fight became one […]
Teon Kennedy To Face Tough Comeback Test Against Carlos Vinan By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Teon Kennedy (17-2, 7 knockouts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, versus Carlos Vinan, 10-9-5, 2 knockouts, Newark, New Jersey by way of Zamora, Equador, Junior Lightweights Fight fans, stay in your seats, and don’t leave for […]
Ageless Vic Darchinyan Getting Better at 37, Maybe Rigondeaux Next By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (May 15th, 2013)– Armenian super bantamweight southpaw Vic ‘Raging Bull’ Darchinyan, 37, remains on the edge of both the bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions. With his fourth round stoppage […]
Rigondeaux dictates terms, upends Donaire to unify titles By Nick Bellafatto New York, NY (April 14th, 2013)– Two time Cuban Olympic Gold Medalist and WBA titlist Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux (12-0, 8 KO’s) of Miami, Florida would as the superior ring technician dictate terms to unanimously decision pound-for-pound Las Vegas resident […]
Rigondeaux Confirms Mythical Status Beating Donaire in Poorly Scored Bout By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (April 14th, 2013)– Cuban southpaw WBO and WBA World Bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux has confirmed his mythical status by dealing Nonito Donaire his first loss in 12 years by 12 round decision […]
Nonito Donaire vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux Press Conference & Staredown By Eliezer Garcia Add us to your circle on GOOGLE PLUS Real Combat Media DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER: www.realcombatmedia.com/rcm-stop-world-hunger LEARN HOW TO FIGHT, WORKOUT & IMPROVE ENDURANCE: RCM MMA & BOXING STORE We […]
Nonito Donaire vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux Weigh-in (4/12,2013) Add us to your circle on GOOGLE PLUS Real Combat Media DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER: www.realcombatmedia.com/rcm-stop-world-hunger LEARN HOW TO FIGHT, WORKOUT & IMPROVE ENDURANCE: RCM MMA & BOXING STORE We are always looking for new talent for the […]
PUERTO RICO’S RICO RAMOS TAKES ON MEXICO’S OSCAR GONZALEZ IN ESPN MAIN EVENT Sherman Oaks, CA (April 1) – Former world champion Rico “Suave” Ramos takes on Mexico’s Oscar “Fantasma” Gonzalez in the featherweight main event broadcast by the very popular ESPN “Friday Night Fights” series on Friday, April 12 at the beautiful Little Creek […]
Nonito Donaire vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux is announced for April 27th By Anthony L. Gonzalez *Photo Credit: Boxing Examiner Las Vegas, NV (January, 17, 2013)–Many sources announced the much anticipated fight of Real Combat Media’s 2012 Fighter of the Year/WBO/Ring Magazine and WBC Diamond Belt super bantamweight champion, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire vs. the WBA Bantamweight champion, […]
By: Nick Bellafatto Donaire looks to further unify division against lengthy IBF champ Mathebula By: Nick Bellafatto This weekend on July 7th from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, pound-for-pound sensation Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (28-1, 18 KO’s) will be looking to capture a second different title in as many fights in only […]
Rigondeaux KO’s Ramos In 6 To Capture The WBA Super Featherweight Champion By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera Photos by: Mary Ann Lurie Owen Guillermo Rigondeaux only has eight professional fights under his belt in his first two years, the former Cuban Olympic and Cuban National Amateur Champion was the heavy favorite going into last night’s title fight […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 2 By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera It is unfortunate to hear some so called boxing fans actually say, “Boxing is going to die off once Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao retire from the sport of boxing”. I am here to tell […]
Weigh-Ins From Vegas For ShoBox: The New Generation Photo by Tom Casino/Showtime The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada will be hosting tonight’s Showtime boxing program, ShoBox: The New Generation. The card will feature in its main even WBA Super Bantamweight Titleholder Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 KO’s) against mandatory challenger Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs) for the title. (WBA super bantamweight championship) […]
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