COMPLETE PFL BRUSSELS RESULTS AND PHOTOS PFL Brussels culminates as Patrick Habirora sends the Belgian faithful into a raucous ovation as he knocked out Benson Henderson in 20 seconds France’s Taylor Lapilus called for a title shot following his co-main event victory over England’s Jake Hadley via unanimous decision FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS BRUSSELS (MAY 23, 2026) – PFL Brussels has come to a close after a night filled with elite MMA action in Belgium’s capital. […]
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WBC King of The Nile Preview: Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven Battle at The Pyramids of Giza By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Robert Brizel’s Prediction Record 2025-2026: (96-22-8), (4-4) in Main Event Featured Bouts Sign up to DAZN Giza, Egypt (May 22, 2026)– At the foot of the historical Pyramids of […]
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COMPLETE PFL BRUSSELS WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS Undefeated rising star Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora and MMA icon Benson “Smooth” Henderson made the PFL Brussels main event official as they weighed in at 170.9 lbs and 171.0 lbs respectively The co-main event was also confirmed as France’s Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus and England’s Jake “White Kong” Hadley weighed in at 135.7 lbs and 136 lbs respectively Final remaining tickets for PFL Brussels at the ING Arena are available via pfl.info/brussels Fans […]
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UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa Results & Video Highlights Las Vegas, NV (May 17th, 2026)– Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa. Allen put on a dominant, well-rounded performance, utilizing sharp straight lefts and a perfect 7-for-7 takedown display […]
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RONDA ROUSEY VS. GINA CARANO FULL CARD RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, POST PRESSER & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION Los Angeles, CA (May 17th, 2026)– Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano via armbar submission in just 17 seconds. The historic featherweight superfight took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. It was promoted by Jake Paul’s Most […]
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NONITO DONAIRE AND NICHOLAS WALTERS BATTLE FOR THE WBA FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE ON GOLOVKIN-RUBIO CHAMPIONSHIP CARD Saturday, October 18 at StubHub Center Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® LOS ANGELES (September 19, 2014) — Top Rank® announced today that 2012 Fighter of the Year and four-division world champion NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE and […]
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 […]
Nonito Donaire Earns Title in an Ugly Fashion in China By Eliezer Garcia, RCM Boxing Correspondent Macau, China (June 1st, 2014)– At the Venetian Resort Nonito Donaire(33-2-21 KO’s) won a technical decision on all three judges cards over WBA featherweight Champion Simpiwe Vetyeka. (26-3-16 KO’s).The fight was stopped at the end of the fourth round […]
THREE FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHTS ON ONE BLOCKBUSTER CARD! NONITO DONAIRE vs. SIMPIWE VETYEKA NICHOLAS WALTERS vs. VIC DARCHINYAN EVGENY GRADOVICH vs. ALEXANDER MISKIRTCHIAN Saturday, May 31 Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao Donaire vs. Vetyeka Televised Same-Day at 4 P.M. ET/PT on HBO® Undercard To Be Streamed Live […]
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 […]
ROBERT GUERRERO FAN FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER CELEBRATION May 20, 2013 – This past Saturday C.A.R.A.S and the Community of Gilroy honored Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero with a fan festival fundraiser. The Ghost was presented with a “Key to the City” by Gilory Mayor Don Gage along with proclamations from State Assembly Member Luis Alejo and County […]
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 […]
TOP RANK’S NONITO DONAIRE, ROBERT GARCIA, PACQUIAO-MÁRQUEZ 4 and BRUCE TRAMPLER WIN 2012 BWAA AWARDS LAS VEGAS, NEV. (January 28, 2013) — Top Rank’s ultra-talented stable ran the table winning all the major 2012 awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America. The BWAA announced on Sunday that World Boxing Organization junior featherweight champion NONITO […]
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, […]
THE FANS SPEAK! THE 2012 TOP RANK AWARDS GO TO… LAS VEGAS, NEV. (January 4, 2013) — Boxing fans from around the world avoided falling off the Fistical Cliff by doing their civic duty. Fans were invited to vote for their favorite nominees in the 2012 Top Rank Facebook poll (www.facebook.com/trboxing) and boy […]
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mma/news/20121228/nonito-donaire-is-the-fighter-of-the-year/index.html From depths of depression, Donaire rises to top of his class Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated One by one he tied the shirts and pants together, creating a makeshift rope from a pile of dirty laundry. He tied one end of the rope to a board above his bottom bunk and cinched the other end […]
” RCM 2012 BOXER OF THE YEAR” CANDIDATES DANNY GARCIA Defeated Eric Morales by Unanimous Decision Defeated Amir Khan Round 4 KO Defeated Eric Morales Round 5 KO LUCAS MATTHYSSE Defeated Angel Martinez Round 5 TKO Defeated Humberto Soto Round 5 TKO Defeated Ajose Olusegun Round 11 TKO ROBERTO GUERRERO Defeated Selcuk Aydin by Unanimous Decision Defeated Andre Berto […]
NONITO DONAIRE RETIRES JORGE ARCE WITH A VICIOUS KO * VIDEO OWNED BY HBO Nonito Donaire vs Jorge Arce 2012-11-15 by tiguidou421
Donaire vs. Arce, two fighters, two different directions-Part 1 By: Nick Bellafatto Houston, Texas (December 13th, 2012)– In what looks like a step back for pound-for-pound prizefighter and San Mateo, California resident Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (30-1, 19 KO’s), he will this weekend venture to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas to take […]
“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A BATTLE!” NONITO DONAIRE vs. JORGE ARCE WORLD JR. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TO DEFEND HIS WORLD SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE MIKE LEE UNDEFEATED NOTRE DAME CHAMPION Toyota Center in Houston Saturday, December 15, Live on HBO® Tickets Go On Sale Today! Friday, November 9 HOUSTON (November 9, 2012) – Houston, […]
Title:RCMGreece Boxing/MMA: WAR!! Rios vs Alvarado, Nonito TKO defencive Nishioka!(GrVersion) by: Dimitris Papazoglou Rios vs Alvarado! Έναν πραγματικό πόλεμο παρακολουθήσαμε στον αγώνα μεταξύ του Brandon Rios και του Mike Alvarado. Οι δύο μαχητές πραγματικά τα έδωσαν όλα και θύμισαν αγώνες από άλλες εποχές! Ο Alvarado έδειχνε να προηγείται στα σημεία αλλά τα overhand δεξιά χτυπήματα του Rios […]
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One-on-one with Nonito Donaire as he prepares to take on Nishioka Interview By: Nick Bellafatto This past week I had the privilege to speak with current IBF/WBO junior featherweight titlist and pound-for-pound prizefighter Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (29-1, 18 KO’s) ofSan Mateo,California. Nonito is scheduled to take on the division’s number 1 […]
Martinez conducts clinic, busts up Chavez Jr. to rightfully reclaim WBC title By: Nick Bellafatto FULL FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE Virtually all night long, with the exception of the final moments of the fight, pound-for-pound Argentinian sensation Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (50-2-2, 28 KO’s) was just that, sensational. This en-route to winning a one-sided unanimous decision by […]
Real Combat Media’s Ringside Report: Donaire and Pavlik’s record wins by Nick Bellafatto By: Nick Bellafatto- Ringside In the main event of the evening in a junior featherweight unification bout from Carson Califonia’ Home Depot Center this past Saturday night, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (29-1, 18 KO’s) fighting out of San Leandro, California via […]
NONITO DONAIRE CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT With Hall of Fame Promoter Bob Arum and Trainer Robert Garcia BOB ARUM: Those who follow boxing know that the 122-pound division is chock full of superstars. We have a long list of guys who will be making tremendous fights. HBO has recognized this and will concentrate on bringing […]
NONITO DONAIRE AND BRANDON RIOS HEADLINE SPECTACULAR DOUBLEHEADER Saturday, July 7 at The Home Depot Center Live on HBO Boxing After Dark Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow! Saturday, June 2 at 10 A.M. PT LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2012) – Top-Five pound-for pound fighter and four-division world champion NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE […]
The Hottest Weight Divisions Today By: Boxing Writer José A. Maldonado, MFA In a boxing community so obsessed with Pound for Pound discussions and matchups, one has to wonder: what weight divisions are the most compelling? Where can we find not only dynamic personalities and storylines but, above all, the best, most competitive matchups? After […]
“Welcome to the Future” Chavez Jr vs Rubio & Donaire vs Vazquez Jr. By: Team Real Combat Media “Welcome to the Future”, is the title that Top Rank is naming this co-main event tonight on HBO Championship Boxing. The card will feature WBC Middleweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Marcos Antonio Rubio and […]
Donaire Steps Up in Weight, Looks to Knock Off Vasquez Jr. By: Adam Millican The sweet science has gotten off to a slow start in 2012. Despite the welcome return of Friday Night Fights on ESPN2, boxing fans are starving for some big fights. This Saturday night Nonito Donaire and Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. […]
JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. / MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO NONITO DONAIRE / WILFREDO VAZQUEZ, JR. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER FINAL NEW CONFERENCE Tomorrow! Thursday, February 2, at 2 P.M. CT The Alamodome in San Antonio OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! SAN ANTONIO (February 1, 2012) – Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and the Son of the Legend, JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. (44-0-1, 31 KOs), of […]
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 […]
REAL COMBAT MEDIA 2011 AWARD WINNERS By: TEAM REAL COMBAT MEDIA & OUR FACEBOOK FANS Fighter of the Year Award: Andre Ward Real Combat Media conducted a vote among it’s writers to vote for a fighter to receive the award for Fighter of the Year. The writer’s all responded by choosing the Super Six Tournament WBA […]
REALCOMBATMEDIA.COM KO OF THE YEAR: NONITO DONAIRE By: Boxing Writer Adam Millican Boxing will always be the ‘sweet science’ but nothing creates excitement like a vicious knockout. The 2011 Knockout of the Year as selected by the RealCombatMedia.com writing staff is Nonito Donaire KO2 Fernando Montiel. The two faced off in February of 2011 at […]
Sweet Science 2011 Year in Review BY: BOXING WRITER ADAM MILLICAN The year of 2011 was a mixed bag for the sweet science. Although some of the bigger events of the year let fans down there were also some very exciting bouts. This article takes a look back at […]
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