Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on three felony charges in Nebraska. Here's what's known, a look at his complicated history outside the cage, and why his 61-fight career has revived the sport's CTE conversation.
Read More
Oscar De La Hoya addressed the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn co-promotion on Monday's Ariel Helwani Show, confirming Golden Boy's role alongside Zuffa Boxing after weeks of public tension over the September 12 title fight.
Read More
Edgar Berlanga survived a knockdown to stop Steven Butler in Zuffa Boxing's first New York show, while Vladyslav Sirenko stole the night with a last-second KO. Full results, Dana White's post-fight comments, and video.
Read More
Magomed Ankalaev needed five rounds to grind out Bogdan Guskov and headline UFC Abu Dhabi. Full fight card results, video highlights, the post-fight press conference and social media reaction.
Read More
Magomed Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov by fifth-round TKO to headline UFC Abu Dhabi. Full fight card results, bonus winners, post-fight press conference and video highlights.
Read More
You are browsing archives for
Francis Ngannou to Fight Anthony Joshua on March 8 2024 in Saudi Arabia By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (January 7th, 2024)– Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for February 17, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, not posted officially on BoxRec, has been upstaged by Anthony Joshua versus Francis […]
Vito Mielnicki Jr. Scores Spectacular First Round Knockout in Prudential Center Main Event By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent- Ringside *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Newark, NJ (December 3oth, 2023)– In the main event of an eleven bout Brick City holiday boxing card at Prudential Center Newark, on Friday night, […]
Vito Mielnicki Jr. , Slick Mike Anderson, and Thomas LaManna Headline 13 Bout Brick City Friday Night Fights Prudential Center Newark Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Newark, NJ (December 26th, 2023)– New Jersey favorite sons Vito Mielnicki Jr., Michael ‘Slick’ Anderson, and Thomas ‘Cornflake’ LaManna will fight three 10 […]
Joshua vs. Wallin, Wilder vs. Parker, Bivol vs. Arthur & Dubois vs. Miller Video Highlights & Post Fight Coverage Joshua Shines Stops Wallin, Parker Shocks Wilder, Kabayel TKOs Makhmudov in Riyadh By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (December 24th, 2023)– In the main event of an eight bout Christmas […]
The Ten Worst Performing Opponents of Iron Mike Tyson’s Career By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent During his career, Iron Mike Tyson had some very brief outcomes in his 50 recorded wins. Tyson’s career stretched 20 years, between 1985 and 2005. Bouts which ended in the first and second round, of one […]
Jorge Linares Retires at Age 38, After Losing Fourth Consecutive Comeback Attempt By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Caracas, Venezuela (October 26th, 2023)– A Venezuelan fighting out of Japan, veteran Jorge Linares, an Edwin Valero stablemate who fought in the ring as a professional for 21 years, has retired for good at […]
Joe Calzaghe, One of the Most Underestimated Champions in History, Who Helped Put the WBO on the Map By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent In recent months, several boxing experts have evaluated whether or not Joe Calzaghe was either the most overrated or underrated super middleweight world champion, or world champion, in […]
Colonel Bob Sheridan, Rumble in the Jungle Hall of Fame Boxing Commentator, Dies at 79 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Victorville, California (September 28th, 2023)– Colonel Bob Sheridan, the Pro Boxing Hall of Fame commentator who broadcast over 10 thousand boxing and MMA fights on radio and television commentator, including Muhammad […]
Does IBO Champ King Lyndon Arthur Have a Shot at Dmitry Bivol? Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent ‘King’ Lyndon Arthur, who has split two bouts with Anthony Yarde, now holds the International Boxing Organization World Light Heavyweight title, perhaps the most significant titular win in the 175 pounds division for […]
Is C-Way Real? Meet Heavyweight DaJuan Calloway, 400 Pound Boxer and MMA Fighter Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Heavyweight prospect DaJuan ‘C-Way’ Calloway, age 31, is so big, he’s even bigger than the ringside WBF official he is standing next to in the photo. DaJuan Calloway is 7-3 as a […]
Usyk Knocks Out Dubois in Ninth After Low Blow Controversy By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Wroclaw, Poland (August 27th, 2023)– A controversial borderline punch thrown by challenger Daniel Dubois in the fifth round, ruled a low blow by referee Luis Pabon, enabled World Boxing association, World Boxing Organization, International Boxing Federation […]
Allen Green vs. Jaidon Codrington – One of the Most Decisive TV Knockouts Ever Seen in History By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Taken in historical context, Jack Johnson over James Jeffries, Max Schmeling over Joe Louis I, Rocky Marciano over Jersey Joe Walcott I, Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston II, […]
Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Robert Helenius in Seventh Round, Chisora and Hrgovic Win on the 02 Arena Undercard By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (August 13th, 2023)– Former two-time World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, in a do or die situation for his career, knocked out former heavyweight contender Robert Helenius […]
Nordic Nightmare or Fantasy? Odds of a Robert Helenius Upset Over Anthony Joshua at 02 Arena This Weekend in London By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (August 9th, 2023)– The news is now official. Outspoken heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte, who did not pass his latest random VADA Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency […]
JORDAN WHITE GETS A ONE PUNCH KO ON SHOBOX IN BETHLEHEM, PA By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Bethlehem, PA (August 5th, 2023)– In the main event of a King’s Promotions nine bout Showtime ShoBox: The Next Generation card on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, […]
Analyzing The High IQ Boxing Mind of Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent After conquering both the 140 pound and 147 pounds professional boxing divisions across all major worldwide title belts-the World Boxing Council, the World Boxing Association Super title, the World Boxing Organization, and the International Boxing […]
TERENCE CRAWFORD DOMINATES ERROL SPENCE TO BECOME THE BEST IN BOXING – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, POST PRESSER & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION TERENCE CRAWFORD MAKES HISTORY WITH NINTH-ROUND TKO OVER ERROL SPENCE JR. IN SHOWTIME PPV® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS Isaac Cruz Edges Giovanni Cabrera by Split-Decision in Co-Main Event Alexandro Santiago […]
ERROL SPENCE VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD PPV PRESS CONFERENCE, PREDICTIONS, BETTING ODDS & WEIGH-IN Las Vegas Showtime Welterweight Explosion! Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (July 28th, 2023)– Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. will finally meet for the unified World Welterweight title […]
Monster Inoue Blows Away Stephen Fulton to Win His Fourth World Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Tokyo, Japan (July 26th, 2023)– Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue is a four division world champion. Inoue, 25-0 with 22 knockouts, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, decked Stephen Fulton, now 21-1 with eight knockouts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, twice in […]
The Australian Shark, Heavyweight Joseph Goodall, Stops Stephan Shaw On The Road By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Unknown Australian heavyweight Joseph ‘The Australian Shark’ Goodall, 10-1-1 with nine knockouts, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, scored the best win of his career when he decked Stephan Shaw, now 18-2 with 13 knockouts, Saint Louis, […]
New Look Thomas LaManna Knocks Out Witt at Boardwalk Hall By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent – Ringside *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Atlantic City, NJ (July 24th, 2023)– Welterweight turned middleweight Thomas LaManna does not look his nickname ‘Cornflake’ of late. His new look physique is well-toned, and his […]
George Kambosos Jr. versus Maxi Hughes Oklahoma Card USA ESPN Shawnee Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Shawnee, Oklahoma (July 22nd, 2023)– Former International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Association, and World Boxing Organisation World Lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr., coming off of two unsuccessful 12 round decision loss attempts to win […]
TEOFIMO LOPEZ ENDS RETIREMENT & CALLS OUT DEVIN HANEY By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (July 18th, 2023)– Teofimo Lopez, age 25, 19-1 with 13 knockouts, Las Vegas, Nevada, had previously announced his retirement on June 14, 2023, two days after winning the World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight […]
Alycia Baumgardner and Sandor Martin Win, Viktor Postol Falls, 0-49 Jake Pollard Wins in Upset! By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Mexican heavyweight 4-5-2 Jorge Sevilla Acosta scored the upset of the week when he upset 16-2-2 James Cermak of Edmonton, Canada, by five round decision in the hometown of Cermak in […]
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 […]
Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime Present Frank Martin vs Artem Harutyunyan Tonight on Seven Bout Card at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (July 15th, 2023)– Premier Boxing champions and Showtime Championship Boxing will present an action packed seven bout televised card of exciting professional boxing […]
World Lightweight Champ Devin Haney Arrested for Gun Possession and Traffic Infractions in L.A. By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Los Angeles, CA (July 14th, 2023)– Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney , 30-0 with 15 knockouts, Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested and jailed Thursday night after midnight, July 13, 2023, in Los Angeles, […]
The Iceman Cometh, Ex-WBC Champ Viktor Postol Returns Saturday Night in Las Vegas By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The Iceman Cometh, in what could either prove to be a final comeback run or a last hurrah. Former World Boxing Council World Super Lightweight Champion Viktor ‘Iceman’ Postol, 31-4 with 12 knockouts, […]
Super Lightweight Daiyaan Butt Headlines Philadelphia R & B Promotions Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Philadelphia, PA (July 14th, 2023)– An exciting eleven bout card of action will be presented by Alex Barbosa’s R & B Promotions at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night, July 22, 2023. In […]
2023 Comeback Attempts! Melissa Hernandez at 43, Hector Camacho Jr. at 44, Aaron Pryor Jr. at 45, and 50 Year Old Ruben Galvan Lead The List By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The months of July, August and September 2023 will also note the boxing comeback attempts of some boxing names, who […]
Rising Star Promotions Thomas LaManna vs. Juan Witt Boardwalk Hall Card Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Atlantic City, NJ (July 11th, 2023)– Middleweight Thomas ‘Cornflake’ LaManna will face Juan Manual ‘El Principito’ Witt in defense of his regional World Boxing Association Fedelatin Middleweight title in the scheduled 10 round main […]
Robert Brizel’s Favorite Eight Knockouts of 2023 Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Here are Real Combat Media sports reporter Robert Brizel’s favorite knockouts from January through July 2023. One thing is for sure: these outcomes left no doubt on the table. Result One: Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis KO 10 Roiman […]
English 
