Anthony L. Gonzalez Editor in Chief

ANTHONY L. GONZALEZ

REAL COMBAT MEDIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & FOUNDER

Anthony L. Gonzalez is the founder and driving force behind Real Combat Media, overseeing its daily operations alongside a talented editorial team that has built one of the most respected combat sports news platforms in the world. As Real Combat Media’s Elite Editor, Anthony also holds final editorial authority across the site, setting the standard for accuracy, quality, and voice across every story RCM publishes.

A lifelong student of the sweet science and the technical artistry of martial arts, Anthony brings a well-rounded athletic background to his work, including eight years of boxing training, one year of jiu-jitsu, and four years of Muay Thai. He also competed for four years in Greco-Roman, freestyle, and scholastic wrestling, and spent twelve years playing competitive baseball as a pitcher and third baseman.

In the past, Anthony worked as a sales professional for eight years and built a technical background in computer network support, graduating from Wosa Technologies in 2004. He also holds a real estate certification, having completed his licensing coursework in 2007.

Beyond combat sports media, Anthony is the founder of Art of Health & Fitness in New Jersey, where he has served since 2010 as a kickboxing and MMA instructor, fitness editor, and personal fitness trainer. In 2011, he was voted one of New Jersey’s best fitness trainers by NJTrainers.com. Over eight years as a master fitness trainer, he earned recognition in multiple strength competitions, including top honors in 2010, and spent two years fitness modeling for a range of websites and photographers. His fitness videos and training tips can be viewed at artofhealthandfitness.net

From 2013 to 2015, Anthony ran Eclipse Boxing Gym in Greenbrook, New Jersey, working as a boxing instructor. The experience sharpened his technical boxing knowledge, which he later drew on to train and coach Real Combat Media’s correspondents.

In 2016, Anthony founded Real Combat Media Publicity, a full-service marketing, consulting, and media arm that helps MMA fighters and boxers build exposure and grow their careers.

In 2017, Anthony launched realcombatmediafightstore.com, an e-commerce platform offering boxing and MMA equipment, event tickets, digital network subscriptions, mobile apps, health supplements, and sports memorabilia, with proceeds helping fund RCM’s media operations. Current partners include DAZN, ESPN+, FYT, Onnit, and many other leading brands.

In 2018, Anthony established the Real Combat Media Foundation, directing charitable funds toward organizations combating world hunger and providing disaster relief assistance in communities around the world.

In 2022, Anthony launched Art of Health & Fitness Clothing, a fitness-inspired streetwear brand.

In 2026, Anthony expanded that vision by founding AHF Clothing and Consulting, pairing streetwear with hands-on business and fitness consulting services. The brand’s flagship platform, artofhealthandfitness.net, is Real Combat Media’s sister site and has quickly grown into one of the fastest-rising wellness destinations online, covering fitness, health, and lifestyle content for a growing global audience.

INDEPENDENT COMBAT MEDIA PLATFORM

Since 2012, through his Independent Combat Media Platform, Anthony has guided, mentored, or partnered with a wide range of independent media professionals, helping many of them build successful careers across boxing and MMA journalism, broadcasting, and content creation. Notable successful media professionals Anthony has worked with throughout Real Combat Media’s history include:

  • Robert Brizel – a world-renowned boxing writer and photographer whose ringside work has appeared across the sport for decades.
  • Krysti Rosario – a professional boxing referee and judge, radio host, former national champion boxer and TikTok personality.
  • Richard Solomon – a boxing media personality and current co-host of the KO Knockout Panel Show.
  • Terel Vann – founder of Fightview 360 and an award-winning YouTube creator with more than 100,000 subscribers.
  • Victor O. Garcia – a nationally known boxing reporter, trainer, and videographer based in Richmond, California.
  • Felicia Spencer – a former Invicta FC champion, MMA writer, and UFC title challenger.
  • Jonathan King – founder of the MMA news site Clinch Report and MMA commentor.
  • Philip Palmejar – an MMA P5 Academy gym owner and MMA/BJJ master.
  • Jason Gonzalez – founder of Boxing Blaze and now a school teacher.
  • Eliud Vazquez Torres – founder of the now-defunct Boxing Pulse.
  • Hector Gomez (RIP) – founder of the Screaming Rebels Network, whose contributions to combat sports media are fondly remembered.
  • Chris Cercola (RIP) – founder of the Chris Gunzz Boxing Show, remembered as a pillar of the boxing media community.
  • Pattee Mak – a boxing photographer, manager and founder of BoxingNortheast.com.
  • Peter Mann – a respected UK soccer and NFL journalist.
  • Craig Johns – a well-known UK sports journalist.
  • Dimitris Papazoglou – founder of FitnessBootCamp.gr.
  • Sean Roman – founder of The Boxing Round Table Show.
  • Nick Bellafatto – founder of Bellafatto Boxing Club Promotions.

Real Combat Media is proud of the role its platform has played in helping launch and elevate these careers across the independent combat sports media landscape.

Anthony has achieved his core mission of building Real Combat Media into one of the best MMA and boxing media websites in the world. From 2018 through 2022, Real Combat Media held an international top-30 ranking among both MMA and boxing news publications, the only independent combat sports outlet ranked in both categories for four consecutive years. That growth has continued: as of 2026, Real Combat Media ranks among the top 20 combat sports media outlets internationally, further cementing its place among the industry’s most trusted independent voices.

Anthony L. Gonzalez’s ultimate goal remains the same: to grow Real Combat Media into an even more profitable platform capable of giving back to charity and helping people from all walks of life succeed.

Anthony L. Gonzalez can be reached for business inquiries at [email protected].

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