King Kong Ortiz Stops Charles Martin in Four Knockdown IBF Heavyweight Slugfest By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Hollywood, Fl (January 2nd, 2022)– In the main event of an 11 bout card at Seminole Hotel Hard Rock and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Premier Boxing Champions, USA Fox Sports Pay-Per-View, Saturday evening, […]
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PBC PPV FOX Heavyweight Card – Preview, Betting Odds, Predictions, Presser & Weigh-in
New Year’s Heavyweight Bombs Away! Seven Heavyweight Bouts on PBC USA FOX Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Hollywood, Fl (December 21st, 2021)– On New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2021, Premier Boxing Champions, USA FOX Pay-Per-View and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Hollywood, Florida, will present an exciting eleven […]
A Critical Analysis of Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas Welterweight Showdown
A Critical Analysis of Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas Welterweight Showdown Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza has officially approved and sanctioned Yordenis Ugas versus Errol Spence Jr. for early 2022. Ugas, 27-4 with 12 knockouts, Miami Florida by way of Santiago de […]
DAVID MORRELL JR. RETAINS WBA SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE WITH TKO OVER ALANTEZ FOX IN MINNEAPOLIS
DAVID MORRELL JR. RETAINS WBA SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE WITH FOURTH-ROUND TKO OVER ALANTEZ FOX IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS Jose Valenzuela Delivers TKO Victory Over Austin Dulay in Co-Main Event & Alberto Puello Wins Unanimous Decision Over VeShawn Owens in Broadcast Opener Click HERE for Photos from Sean Michael […]
Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. Battles 168-Pound Contender Alantez Fox
Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. Battles 168-Pound Contender Alantez Fox in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event & on FOX Deportes Saturday, December 18 from The Armory in Minneapolis Rising Lightweight Prospect Jose Valenzuela Duels Austin Dulay in Co-Main Event of Telecast Beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Tickets on Sale […]
Should Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Have Been Disqualified for Hitting Downed Efe Ajagba
Should Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Have Been Disqualified for Hitting Downed Efe Ajagba? Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Under what circumstances must a referee disqualify a downed fighter, when the upright fighter who knocked him down strikes the opponent while the opponent is on the canvas? This is the situation that […]
YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO, WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN
YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO, WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Victor Ortiz, Mark Magsayo & Carlos Castro Victorious In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action & Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action […]
JOHN RIEL CASIMERO RETAINS WBO WITH SD VICTORY OVER GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
JOHN RIEL CASIMERO RETAINS WBO BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE WITH SPLIT DECISION VICTORY OVER GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF. Gary Antonio Russell vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez Ends in No-Decision After Accidental Headbutt Injures Rodriguez in Opening Round Former Champion Rau’shee Warren Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage Against Damien […]
GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX VS. JOHN RIEL CASIMERO WEIGH-IN & PRESSER
CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM STEPHANIE TRAPP/SHOWTIME CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM SEAN MICHAEL HAM/ PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX VS. JOHN RIEL CASIMERO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS “All these jokers always talk a lot about making me retire, but they have to do it in the ring…I’m still right here,” – Rigondeaux “I […]
Pacquiao vs. Ugas Preview, Betting Odds, Training Footage & Virtual Press Conference Video
Ugas versus Pacquiao Las Vegas USA Fox PPV Fight Card Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (August 11th, 2021)– Errol Spence Jr. has a torn left retina, and has not been cleared to defend his portion of the World Welterweight title in the main event on USA Fox […]
JOHN RIEL CASIMERO TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS
JOHN RIEL CASIMERO TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero Takes on Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux This Saturday, August 14 Live on SHOWTIME Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California Click HERE for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (August 9, 2021) – […]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence, Jr. is Cancelled!
Unified Welterweight Champion Errol Spence, Jr. Sidelined from Highly Anticipated Showdown with Eight-Division Champion Manny Pacquiao Due to Eye Injury WBA Welterweight Champion Yordenis Ugas to Replace Spence and Defend His Title Against Pacquiao on Saturday, Aug. 21 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Battle at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (August 10, 2021) – […]
GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX VS. JOHN RIEL CASIMERO VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX VS. JOHN RIEL CASIMERO VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES “I can guarantee that everyone is going to see the best of me on August 14. I perform best under the bright lights,” – Rigondeaux “When I beat Rigondeaux on August 14, he’s going to retire. He’s finished,” – Casimero Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux […]
Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Takes on WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero
Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Takes on WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero Saturday, August 14 Live on SHOWTIME Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main […]
Zurdo Ramirez and Jo Jo Diaz Win, Soliman Loses, Pascal Stripped – Video Highlights
July Boxing Fire! Zurdo Ramirez and Jo Jo Diaz Win, Soliman Loses, Pascal Stripped By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Sye Williams Golden Boy Promotions Los Angeles, CA (July 10th, 2021)– Father time proved a major factor on July 9, 2021, as two famous names in the modern boxing scene […]
Erislandy Lara and Jovanni Straffon Score Brutal First Round Knockouts of May 2021 – Video
Erislandy Lara and Jovanni Straffon Score Brutal First Round Knockouts of May 2021 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Some fights are destined by be remembered classics. Other fights are destined to be placed into the better to be forgotten at sites like sosoboxing.com. To get knocked out in the first round is […]
RUIZ VS. ARREOLA & LARA VS. LAMANNA IS SET FOR MAY ON PPV
Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Andy Ruiz, Jr. Makes Ring Return Against All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola in Main Event of All-Mexican Extravaganza on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, May 1 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California Former World Champion Omar Figueroa, Jr. Clashes with Abel Ramos & Sensational Contender Sebastián Fundora Takes […]
Cuba’s David O. Morrell Jr. Named WBA Regular Super Middleweight World Champion
David O. Morrell Jr. Named WBA Regular Super Middleweight World Champion Morrell Ordered to Defend Against John Ryder Photos by Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 19, 2021) – Undefeated David O. Morrell Jr. has been elevated to WBA Regular Super Middleweight World Champion. That distinction was made today by WBA […]
RJJ Boxing announces Back-to-Back shows with Lester Martinez & 4 Cuban prospects in Mexico
RJJ BOXING Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9 & 10, 2020 Marinaterra Hotel Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico RJJ Boxing announces back-to-back shows Next week in Mexico featuring world-rated welterweight Santiago Domingeuz, rising star Lester Martinez & 4 Cuban prospects STREAMING LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS® DEC. 9 & 10 FROM […]
HANEY DEFEATS GAMBOA – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
HANEY DEFEATS GAMBOA – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS *Photo Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom By DAZN Hollywood, FL (November 8th, 2020)– Easy work for “The Dream,” as he defended his WBC lightweight title Saturday night, before expressing interest in fighting unified lightweight champ Teofimo Lopez Jr. next. Devin Haney didn’t produce the sensational highlight and statement that he was looking […]
LUIS ORTIZ VS. ALEXANDER FLORES OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & WEIGH-IN PHOTOS
HANEY VS. GAMBOA PRESS CONFERENCE, HOW TO WATCH & WEIGH-IN VIDEO
HANEY VS. GAMBOA + UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND IMAGES Devin Haney (24-0 15 KOs) – defending his WBC World Lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa What kind of fighter do you think Gamboa will be on Saturday night, after watching his previous fight against Gervonta Davis? “He’s the type of fighter that will bring his […]
Luis Ortiz Takes On Alexander Flores in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event
STACKED NIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHT ACTION HITS PRIMETIME! Top Heavyweight Contender Luis Ortiz Takes On Alexander Flores in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event & On FOX Deportes Saturday, November 7 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Rising Unbeaten Contender Frank Sánchez Battles Brian Howard in Co-Main Event & Undefeated Michael Coffie Squares Off […]
HANEY VS. GAMBOA AND JACOBS VS. ROSADO HEADING TO FLORIDA
HANEY-GAMBOA AND JACOBS-ROSADO HEADING TO SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO WBC Lightweight champion defends on Nov. 7 – Super-Middleweight grudge match on Nov. 27 Devin Haney will defend his WBC World Lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Daniel Jacobs will clash with Gabriel Rosado on Friday, Nov. 27, both behind closed doors and subject to strict COVID-19 […]
Erislandy Lara Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Against Greg Vendetti in LA – Video Highlights
WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy Lara Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Against Greg Vendetti in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event & On FOX Deportes from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Super Middleweight Vladimir Hernandez Defeats Alfredo Angulo by Unanimous Decision in Co-Main Event Action Click HERE for Photos Credit: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Click HERE for […]
LARA VS. VENDETTI WEIGH-IN PHOTOS, TRAINING CAMP NOTES & MEDIA CALL
ERISLANDY LARA VS. GREG VENDETTI & ALFREDO ANGULO VS. CALEB TRUAX INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy Lara Faces Greg Vendetti Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes This Saturday, August 29 From Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Click HERE for Conference Call Audio Recording Click HERE for PDF Version Click HERE for […]
Carlos Takam Defeats Jerry Forrest – Video Highlights
Heavy (Bubble) Duty: Carlos Takam Decisions Jerry Forrest Carlos Castro dominates Cesar Juarez in junior featherweight co-feature • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) LAS VEGAS (July 9, 2020) — Carlos Takam, at 39 years old, is still a heavyweight force. Takam ended Week 5 inside the MGM Grand “Bubble” with a 10-round unanimous decision over […]
Sullivan Barrera Hopes Sergey Kovalev Isn’t Back On The Bottle
Sullivan Barrera Hopes Sergey Kovalev Isn’t Back On The Bottle Las Vegas, NV (June 5th, 2020)– Sullivan Barrera thought that right now he would be entertaining offers for another title shot. The former Cuban amateur standout has a lot of nice wins on his resume with a world championship the only thing missing. Barrera was […]
GARY RUSSELL JR. & GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX WIN IN ALLENTOWN & KEVIN LARENA WINS IN GERMANY
Rigondeaux Wins WBA Title at 39, Russell Outhustles Nyabayar, Arslan Loses at 49 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Guillermo Rigondeaux is the Cuban fighter you rarely see. At age 39, Rigondeaux has won the World Boxing Association World Bantamweight championship by 12 round split decision. Rigondeaux, 20-1 with 13 knockouts, […]
GERVONTA DAVIS STOPS GAMBOA IN ROUND 12 – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
DAVIS STOPS GAMBOA IN ROUND 12 Atlanta, GA (December 29th, 2019)– Gervonta “Tank” Davis is world champion once again. Davis thrilled a boisterous crowd of 14,129 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, winning the vacant WBA World Lightweight title with a twelfth-round TKO over the courageous Yuriorkis Gamboa in the main event of an entertaining […]
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. YURIORKIS GAMBOA PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN VIDEOS
Click HERE for PDF Version Click HERE for Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME Click HERE for Photos from Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
Christmas Tragedy: Cuban Cruiserweight Yendris Valdez Shot to Death in Miami
Christmas Tragedy: Cuban Cruiserweight Yendris Valdez Shot to Death in Miami By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Miami, FL (December 26th, 2019)– Ten bout cruiserweight veteran Yendris ‘El Veloz’ Rodriguez Valdez, age 30, a native of Havana, Cuba now fighting out of Miami, Florida, was shot to death after an argument at […]

































