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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JARON ENNIS VS. XANDER ZAYAS PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO New York, NY (April 10th, 2026)– The press conference for Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. Xander Zayas took place on April 8, 2026, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event officially launched their upcoming unified super welterweight title fight scheduled for June 27, 2026. Purchase […]
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UFC 327 RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESS CONFERENCE Miami, Florida (April 12th, 2026)– Carlos Ulberg became the new UFC Light Heavyweight champion at UFC 327, defeating Jiří Procházka via first-round knockout at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Despite suffering a serious knee injury in the opening minute, Ulberg landed a counter left hook at […]
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LIVERPOOL FIGHT NIGHT: OFFICIAL WEIGHTS, IMAGES AND RUNNING ORDER AS BEN WHITTAKER TAKES ON BRAIAN SUAREZ – LIVE ON DAZN Ben Whittaker is ready to face his toughest test to date when he headlines at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena this Saturday against Argentina’s dangerous Braian Suarez – live on DAZN. The Team GB Olympics hero was promoted to […]
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ROBERTO DURAN GETS SUCCESSFUL PACEMAKER IMPLANT SURGERY By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent Panama City, Panama (March 19th, 2024)– In Panama City, Panama, International Boxing Hall of Fame retired multi division former world champion Roberto ‘Hands of Stone’ Duran, 103-16 with 70 knockouts, age 72, received a pacemaker on Monday, March 18, […]
Roberto Duran vs. Kirkland Laing – Upset of the Year in 1982 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent In British boxing circles, he was called ‘The Gifted One’. Today’s boxing editorial will be a Real Combat Media Historical lookback at the 1982 Upset of the Year, and most likely the most obscure […]
A Critical Analysis of Rematches Won and Lost by Roberto Duran By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Esteban DeJesus, Edwin Viruet, Pat Lawlor and Jorge Castro were later career rematches Panama’s “The Hands of Stone” Roberto Duran won. Sugar Ray Leonard (bout three), Vinnie Paz (Pazienza) and Hector Camacho were rematches Roberto […]
Happy Birthday Champs! Roberto Duran and Mike Weaver Turn 70 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent June marks the birthdays of several noted boxers. On a happy note, two of the all-time memorable greats have reached 70 years old in good health and good spirits. On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the “Hands […]
Latino Wars! Roberto Duran versus Alexis Arguello Lightweight Dream Fight By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Roberto Duran of Panama and Alexis Arguello of Nicaragua would have been a mega blockbuster of a lightweight bout if it had actually happened. The bout would have been on equal par with Marvelous […]
Legendary Corner man Rafael Garcia Has Passed Away at the Age of 88 By Boxing Scene Las Vegas, NV (November 14th, 2017)– According to multiple sources, legendary cutman Rafael Garcia passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 88. Garcia has more than six decades of experience and worked with 35 world champions. He worked all […]
LISA MARIE LOZANO – BRAVEST WOMAN IN BOXING By John Gatling, Real Combat Media NY Boxing Correspondent Run your fingers through my soul for once, just once, feel exactly what I feel, believe what I believe perceive as I perceive look, experience, examine and for once; just once, Understand… _______________ You may have a good […]
Worst Heavyweight Championship Bout After A Car Accident By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Among the most unique and challenging questions posed, have there been major boxing matches held after one of the scheduled participants was injured in a car accident? The first reaction would be such a bout would have […]
5th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2016 inducted in festive ceremony NYSBHOF Class of 2016 (L-R): Seated – Vilomar Fernandez, Dennis Rappaport, Randy Gordon and Ed Brophy; Standing: Aaron Davis and Joe DeGuardia -All pictures by Peter Frutkoff- NEW YORK (April 5, 2016) – More than 300 people packed Russo’s […]
SHANE MOSLEY HIRES ROBERTO DURAN FOR HIS WORLD TITLE BOUT Los Angeles, CA (March 23rd, 2016)– Former three-division champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley is proud to announce that he is bringing International Boxing Hall of Fame member Roberto “Manos De Piedra” Duran on as his trainer for his upcoming world title fight. Duran, who defeated several […]
New Iran Blade Barkley RCM Interview: Calls Out Hitman Hearns for Third Grudge Rematch By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent According to former world middleweight and light heavyweight champion Iran ‘The Blade’ Barkley, he is in Gleason’s Gym training on a daily basis, keeping fit and ready. Barkley says he […]
Thomas Hit Man Hearns Greatest Hits of The Ring By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Between 1977 and 2006, Thomas ‘Hit Man’ Hearns of Detroit, Michigan compiled a professional record of 61-5-1, with 48 knockouts, with a 71 percent knockout ratio. Many of his fights were memorable, such as his battles […]
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