UFC Vegas 79: Fiziev vs. Gamrot Weigh-in Video Live from Las Vegas: Saturday, Sept. 23 on ESPN+ and SiriusXM Fight Nation 7 p.m. ET: Main Card | 4 p.m. ET: Undercard To Subscribe to ESPN+ Visit ESPN+ Las Vegas, NV (September 23rd, 2023)– UFC action continues this weekend with UFC Fight Night Presented by New Amsterdam […]
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Zhilei Zhang-Joe Joyce Heavyweight Rematch Headlines London Fight Night at OVO Arena Wembley LIVE on ESPN+ Zhang-Joyce II and Anthony Yarde-Jorge Silva light heavyweight co-feature will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT Zhang & Joyce face off at Thursday’s press conference LONDON (Sept. 21, 2023) […]
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TOP HEAVYWEIGHT FRANK SANCHEZ, FORMER WORLD CHAMPION OLEKSANDR GVOZDYK AND U.S. OLYMPIAN TERRELL GAUSHA HIGHLIGHT THREE-FIGHT CANELO VS. CHARLO SHOWTIME PPV® COUNTDOWN SHOW IN SEPARATE BOUTS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Matchups To Stream Live on SHOWTIME SPORTS® Digital Platforms Beginning at 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT Streaming Fights Precede Canelo Álvarez vs. Jermell Charlo SHOWTIME PPV® at T-Mobile […]
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Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda & Jessica McCaskill vs. Sandy Ryan Betting Odds & Weigh-in Video IGHT WEEK IMAGES – click the link to download images PRESS CONFERENCE – If prompted, enter this password: HitchinsZepeda MEDIA DAY – If prompted, enter this password: HitchinsZepeda CONOR BENN IN THE GYM – If prompted, enter this password: BennOrlando HITCHINS AND HEARN AT SCHOOL […]
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ERICKSON LUBIN: “ON FIGHT NIGHT, RAMOS IS GONNA KNOW I’M THE BETTER MAN” Hard-Hitting Contender Lubin Speaks from Training Camp Before Battling Unbeaten Sensation Jesus Ramos Jr. in Canelo vs. Charlo SHOWTIME PPV® Co-Main Event Saturday, September 30 From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – September 22, 2023 – Hard-hitting contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin will […]
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THE DANGEROUS & THE CORRUPT OF THE BOXING MEDIA Eliud Vazquez Torres & Chris ‘Gunzz’ Cercola Setting The Record Straight Concerning Any Misinformation About Real Combat Media For Immediate Release Roselle Park, NJ ( September 19, 2012) – As Editor-in-Chief of Real Combat Media, I feel that it’s my duty to apprise my fellow editors, […]
“A PUÑO LIMPIO” Results From Guaynabo By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Guaynabo — Isarael Vazquez(6-0-2, 5 KOs) defeated Miguel Del Valle(8-18, 2 KOs) by a six round unanimous decision in a jr. flyweight contest. Vazquez dictated the opening round by taking it to Del Valle with his relentless pressure. The second round saw both fighters settle […]
Mayweather Walks Into Jail Today By: Eliud Vazquez Torres LAS VEGAS — Today Floyd Mayweather will be just another number when he begins an 87 day jail term at the Clark County Detention Center. Mayweather pleaded guilty to domestic battery back in December of last year. The incident involved the mother of three of his […]
Weights from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, “A PUÑO LIMPIO” By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Israel “El Heredero” Vázquez, 109 vs Miguel “Samurai” del Valle, 108 Emmanuel Rodríguez, 114 vs Jason Agosto, 115 Kenneth Rivera, 124 vs Antonio Salgado, 126 Jesús Pastrana, 134 vs Rafael Márquez, 135 Waldemar Pagán, 110 vs Luis Díaz, 110 Gustavo Ortiz, 110 vs […]
Paul Williams is likely paralyzed from waist down in Motorcycle Accident By: Eliud Vazquez Torres . ATLANTA — Former three time world champion Paul Williams suffered a motorcycle accident that will most likely end his boxing career. “The Punisher” as they called him could be paralyzed from the waist down. The incident occurred early Sunday […]
, Johnny Tapia Passes By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Five-time champion Johnny Tapia, 45, was found dead in his home in Albuquerque, N.M. last night. A family member found his body and immediately called police. Tapia in the past had battled drug addiction. His fight record totaled at 59 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws, and 30 […]
Upcoming Fights By: Eliud Vazquez Torres *Roy Jones Jr. vs Dawid Kostecki Roy Jones Jr.(55-8, 40 KOs) will be fighting light heavyweight Dawid Kostecki(39-1, 25 KOs) on June 30th in Lodz, Poland. Kostecki is riding on a 18 fight winning streak. The Polish native is ranked across the board by all three major organizations(# 4 […]
David Price Captures the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom – David Price(13-0, 11 KOs) halts Sam Sexton(15-3, 6 KOs) in the fourth round to capture the vacant British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. Price set the pace in the first round with his stiffed jab and unloaded combinations […]
Possible Championship Fights on The Horizon By: Eliud Vazquez Torres * Nikola Sjekloca vs Edwin Rodriguez When Anthony Dirrell(24-0, 21 KOs) injured himself in a motorcycle accident recently, it scratched his championship opportunity against Nikola Sjekloca(24-0, 7 KOs). The unfortunate incident also left the doors open for Edwin Rodriguez(21-0, 14 KOs). Sjekloca and Dirrell were […]
Team Puerto Rico Speaks By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Photos: Rosa Vazquez Garcia Real Combat Media had the chance to speak with three members of Team Puerto Rico. Jorge “Machito” Maysonet Jr.(7-0, 6 KOs), Jose “Sniper” Pedraza(8-0, 6 KOs), and Orlando “Orlandito” Del Valle(16-0, 11 KOs) are all determined young men who want to reach the […]
Cotto’s Next Option By: Eliud Vazquez Torres About two weeks ago, Miguel Cotto displayed one of his best efforts in the ring against Floyd Mayweather. Cotto gave Mayweather a much tougher outing than many expected. Indeed, Cotto came up short losing a competitive but unanimous decision. Cotto showed he was far from done, even stressing […]
“Razor” Ruddock’s Return: What does it mean? By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Donovan “Razor“ Ruddock will be returning to the ring ten years removed from his last fight. Ruddock was one of the better heavyweight contenders in the 90’s that made a name for himself after going to battle with Mike Tyson on two different occasions. […]
Viloria Stops Romero In 9 By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines – Brian Viloria(30-3, 17 KOs) stopped Omar Nino Romero(31-4-2, 13 KOs) in the ninth round to retain his WBO flyweight championship. In the first both men came out to the center of the ring trading leather with Romero landing stiff jabs. […]
Golovkin and Baysangurov victorious in Ukraine By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Brovari, Ukraine – Gennady Golovkin(23-0, 20 KOs) successfully defended his WBA middleweight crown for the forth time by stopping challenger Makoto Fuchigami(19-7, 10 KOs) inside three rounds. Fuchigami suffered a cut in the opening round when Golovkin landed a barrage of punches on the Japanese. […]
ShowBox Results 5/11/12 By:Eliud Vazquez Torres Las Vegas, Nevada – In a mild upset, late sub Willie “The Great” Nelson(18-1-1, 11 KOs) defeated Yudel Jhonson(12-1, 8 KOs) by a ten round unanimous decision. Jhonson was floored in the second round by a right hand but was able to recuperated and continue on. In the fourth […]
“ Real Combat Media Puerto Rico: “Noche de Futuros Campeones” Results By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Photos: Rosa Vazquez Garcia Peñuelas, Puerto Rico – In the main event Samuel “Samito” Santana (5-6-2) won a six round split decision over Joshua “Macho” Santiago(7-1, 6 KOs). The Jr. welterweights put on an excited back and forth […]
Weights from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Photos: Eliud Vazquez Torres Jorge “Machito” Maysonet 143 vs Gabriel Diaz 140.8 Samuel “Sammito” Santana 142 vs Josean Santiago ? Keith Tapia 205.5 vs Juan Carlos Robles 204.4 Miguel Rivera 119.2 vs Jose Torres 120.8 Several fighters were not present and they have until 5pm tomorrow […]
Alvarez/Kirkland possibly on Sept. 15 By: Eliud Vazquez Torres WBC super welterweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez(40-0-1, 29 KOs) could be facing WBC #2 super welterweight contender James Kirkland(31-1, 27 KOs) on September 15 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Canelo is fresh off his impressive victory over Shane Mosley in the undercard of […]
Bute can continue training according to foot specialist By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Lucian Bute can resume his training. The IBF super middleweight champion was bothered by a foot infection that was discovered last Saturday. After visiting a foot specialist in Florida, Lucian was given the ok to continue the last leg of his training. Bute […]
Peterson/Khan 2 is called off! By: Eliud Vazquez Torres The rematch between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson that was scheduled to take place on May 19 has officially been canceled. Peterson tested positive for testosterone pellets on a drug test conducted by VADA(World Anti Doping Agency) in March. The Nevada State Athletic Commission were not […]
Real Combat Media Puerto Rico: Eliud Vazquez Torres attends “Noche de Futuros Campeones” Final Press Conference By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Head RCM Puerto Rico Correspondent Photos: Eliud Vazquez Torres Peñuelas, Puerto Rico – The final press conference for the “Noche de Futuros Campeones” boxing event in Peñuelas on May 11th took place this […]
Cotto not happy with decision By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Video By: HBO Miguel Cotto has return to Puerto Rico not pleased. The triple crown champion has disputed his lost against Floyd Mayweather that took place Saturday night. Even going as far as to not conduct interviews after the fight. The Puerto Rican reporters were also […]
Marquez vs Vazquez Jr. at Cowboy Stadium? By: Eliud Vazquez Torres There is a strong possibility that former two division champion Rafael Marquez(41-7, 37 KOs) will do battle with former WBO super bantamweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.(21-2-1, 18 KOs) on July 14 at Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Alington, Texas. In the main event, Rafael’s older […]
Lucian Bute foot infection improving By: Eliud Vazquez Torres A foot infection has been bothering IBF Super middleweight champion Lucian Bute(30-0, 24 KOs) since this past Saturday. The infection has been more stable at the moment and should not effect his up coming championship fight with former two time Super middleweight champion Carl Froch(28-2, 20 […]
Peterson-Khan rematch could be in jeopardy! By: Eliud Vazquez Torres The rematch between IBF/WBA Jr. Welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and former champion Amir Khan could be possibly called off. Peterson allegedly failed an olympic style drug test and tested positive for synthetic testosterone. The test was conducted in March by VADA. It was actually Peterson […]
Marquez and Nava score victories in Mexico By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico – Former two division champion Rafael Marquez(41-7, 37 KOs) scored a TKO victory over former IBF featherweight champion Eric Aiken(16-9-1, 12 KOs) in the very first round. Aiken found himself on the ropes and Marquez unloaded combinations that floored Aiken. […]
Huck settles for a draw in an action packed fight By: Eliud Vazquez Messehalle, Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany – Marko Huck(34-2-1, 25 KOs) battled Nigeria’s Ola Afolabi(19-2-4, 9 KOs) to a twelve round majority draw and retained his WBO cruiserweight title. It was an exciting back and forth fight that saw both men trading heavy leather. […]
Former champion Ponce De Leon victorious Friday night By:Eliud Vazquez Torres Las Vegas, Nevada — Former WBO super bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon(43-4, 35 KOs) pitched a one sided ten round unanimous decision over Eduardo “Chucky” Lazcano(24-3, 11 KOs). De Leon was crowned WBC USNBC super featherweight champion with the victory and won just […]
Juan Manuel Lopez suspension reduced By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Juan Manuel Lopez caught a break when the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission reduced his punishment. Now his one year suspension is cut down to ten months. Lopez no longer has to pay a $10,000 fine. Also, Lopez community service hours were brought down from 100 to […]
Chris John defeated Shoji Kimura to retain world title By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Singapore – Chris John(47-0-2, 22 KO’s) pounded out a twelve round unanimous decision over Shoji Kimura(24-4-2, 9 KOs) to keep his WBA featherweight championship. It was another fight in which John fought an undeserving title challenger. Outside of round seven when Kimura […]
La opinión pública de la pelea de Cotto / Mayweather desde Puerto Rico By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Como hemos llegado a la semana de la pelea de Miguel Cotto y Floyd Mayweather, la isla de Puerto Rico se instala en un frenesí. Carteles de la pelea y los anuncios son visibles en casi todas partes. […]
Jermaine Taylor and Erislandy Lara record victories last night on Showtime By: Eliud Vazquez Torres Puerto Rico Boxing Writer BILOXI, Miss. – It almost looked and felt like deja vu all over again for Jermain Taylor(30-4-1, 18KOs) last night. Taylor was dropped in the ninth round by a right hand from Caleb Truax(18-0-1,10 KOs). This […]
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