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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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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Pacquiao’s Last Fight Could Be Bradley? By: Frank Rivera ABS-CBN News.com is reporting that P4P king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is contemplating retirement at the end of this year. ABS-CBN News reporter Rea Lara, writes that Pacquiao upcoming fight with undefeated challenger Timothy Bradley on June 9th, could be his last fight. Pacquiao’s reason for contemplating retirement according to the article, […]
Soto vs Matthysse Set For Khan vs Peterson II Underard The Amir Khan vs Lamont Peterson May 19th card has added Humberto Soto vs Lucas Matthysse to the undercard. Matthysse (29-2, 27 KO) is known for being a power puncher, tough chin and a physically strong pressure fighter. Many favor Matthysse to be the man at 140 and […]
Chaos In The Ring: Lazarte vs Casimero Photo By: Ramon Cairo In Mar Del Plata, Argentina chaos was running rampant, as fans of Luis Lazarte acted violently after Jonhriel Casimero of the Philippines, stopped Lazerte in the tenth round via TKO to capture the IBF Junior Flyweight Title. Supporters of Lazarte’s were angered that the fight was stopped […]
Commission Declares Hernandez Fit To Fight By: Frank Rivera Photo By: Ed Diller Last night, Angel Hernandez had to go through extensive testing ordered by the Connecticut Athletic Commission, in order to be clear for tonight’s main event. Boxing 360, raised certain concerns for their fighter’s health and well-being claiming that Hernandez was unfit to fight and should not […]
OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW CAN MALIK SCOTT MAKE US BELIEVERS? Los Angeles (Feb. 9, 2011) The very talented, big and gifted undefeated heavyweight, Malik Scott(32-0, 11 KOs) is back in business after over three years out of the ring, but still a young 31-year-old. Scott will be fighting Kendrick […]
RCM Talks With Light Middleweight Contender Angel Hernandez. By: Frank Rivera Real Combat Media had the opportunity to talk to Angel “Toro” Hernandez (30-10, 17 KO’s) before his main event fight on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Demetrius Andrade (15-0, 10 KO’s). Hernandez was offered this fight on two day notice, only giving him Thursday to […]
Weigh-in From Connecticut The official weigh-in for tomorrow evening’s ESPN Friday Night Fights, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (NABO Junior Middleweight Championship) Main Event: Demetrius Andrade 153.5 vs Angel Hernandez 152.5 Raymond “Tito” Serrano 142.5 vs Kenny Abril 146.5 Mike Arnaoutis 142 vs Shaka Moore 144 Emanuel Gonzalez 129.7 vs […]
WBC Forgets To Get To Drug Test Chavez Jr. After Fight By: Frank Rivera It appears that Middleweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is the exception to the rules when it comes to the WBC antidoping drug policy’s. The Middleweight Champion skipped a post fight urine drug test that is mandatory by the WBC as […]
AJOSE OLUSEGUN LOOKING FOR RESPECT IN 2012 WBC #1 RANKED CONTENDER Photo By Team Olusegun (February 6, 2012) – WBC #1 ranked super lightweight contender, Ajose Olusegun(30-0, 14 Kos) has been patiently waiting for his opportunity to fight for the title. Frustrated that he’s been ducked by everyone in the division, Olusegun feels he’s one of the […]
GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS THOMAS DULORME GRADUATES San Juan, Puerto Rico (February 6, 2012) – Puerto Rico’s undefeated welterweight prospect,Thomas Dulorme (13-0, 10 KOs), has graduated from Summa Cum Laude, of The Lyceum Arts and Technology school in Hato Rey, specializing as an AutoCad drafter. Dulorme, a native of Carolina went on to say, “I’m very […]
Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba Defeats A Bloody Edison Miranda The Light Heavyweight Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba set out to defeat Edison Miranda in his main event bout on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and was successful in beating Miranda to a bloody pulp. Chilemba was able to whether the storm from Miranda in the early […]
YOUNG FIGHTERS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2012 – PART 4 By: Frank Rivera The next set of fighters are a mix of unknown and known fighters in boxing. Some of these names will sound familiar to some and not so familiar to others. Let’s take a look at these five young fighters […]
ISAAC “GOLDEN BOY” CHILEMBA vs Edison Miranda tonight on ESPN Friday Night Fights By: Frank Rivera Light Heavyweight contender, Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KO’s) will be look to make a big impression on tonight’s ESPN Friday Night Fights as he clashes with power puncher Edison “Pantera” Miranda (35-6, 30 KO’s) in a 10-round main event bout. Chilemba […]
Golden Boy Promotions Looking For An Opponent To Face Alvarez on May 5th By: Frank Rivera Oscar De La Hoya announced today on twitter that he is looking for an opponent to face WBC Super Welterweight Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on the undercard of Miguel Cotto vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 5th. Oscar […]
Cotto vs Mayweather Set For May 5th By: Frank Rivera The wait is finally over, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has finally announced WBA Super Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto as his next opponent on May 5, 2012 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The past few weeks has been a, whose fighting who in boxing. […]
JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. / MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO NONITO DONAIRE / WILFREDO VAZQUEZ, JR. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER FINAL NEW CONFERENCE Tomorrow! Thursday, February 2, at 2 P.M. CT The Alamodome in San Antonio OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! SAN ANTONIO (February 1, 2012) – Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and the Son of the Legend, JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. (44-0-1, 31 KOs), of […]
Andre Berto Suffers Ruptured Left Bicep, Fight Postponed By: Frank Rivera Andre Berto suffered a ruptured bicep on his left arm yesterday during a sparring session, as he trained for his rematch against Victor Ortiz on February 11, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It appears that the injury was severe enough to […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 3 By: Frank Rivera These next five fighters are still fairly unknown to certain boxing fans, while others might know who they are. The ones you might know, might still have some questions to answer. Let’s take a look at the next sets of […]
Real Combat Media Entrevista Con El Perspectivo De Peso Welter Thomas Dulorme By: Frank Rivera Recientemente he tenido el placer de hacer algunas preguntas a perspectivos de Puerto Rico, Thomas Dulorme . Thomas Dulorme está creciendo rápidamente a través de la clasificación de peso welter con victorias impresionantes nocautsvicioso. El invicto Puertorriqueño estaba feliz de contestar a nuestra pregunta para nuestros lectores, sus fans y al mundo del boxeo. Real […]
Real Combat Media’s Interview With Puerto Rican Prospect Thomas Dulorme. By: Frank Rivera Real Combat Media had the pleasure to ask undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Thomas Dulorme some questions over the weekend. Thomas has captured the attention of many boxing fans with his boxing style and power each time he fights. Real Combat Media: First […]
Could Cotto vs Mayweather Jr. Happen On May 5th? By: Frank Rivera Miguel Cotto will be making an announcement pertaining too who his next opponent might be. Speculation is that WBC Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be that opponent and that the fight will take place on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The […]
Who Is Fighting Who Now? By: Frank Rivera It appears that there is a new member in the merry-go-round of who is going to fight who this year. Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao were in”talks” to finally make this long awaited fight happen but as usual nothing has happened so far or […]
Corley Upsets Bracero “Broadway Boxing” By: Frank Rivera Photos By: Frank Rivera/Real Combat Media A sold out Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Jan 21, 2012 featured, DiBella Entertainment “Broadway Boxing”. The main event of the evening was undefeated NABF Light Welterweight Champion, Gabriel “Tito” Bracero defending his title against former […]
Rigondeaux KO’s Ramos In 6 To Capture The WBA Super Featherweight Champion By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera Photos by: Mary Ann Lurie Owen Guillermo Rigondeaux only has eight professional fights under his belt in his first two years, the former Cuban Olympic and Cuban National Amateur Champion was the heavy favorite going into last night’s title fight […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 2 By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera It is unfortunate to hear some so called boxing fans actually say, “Boxing is going to die off once Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao retire from the sport of boxing”. I am here to tell […]
Championship Boxing At The Tropicana By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera On February 4th Dee Lee Promotions will feature Super Brawl I, an 8 fights card showcasing local fights from New Jersey and Philadelphia is scheduled to take place at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On that night in the main event we will se Dorin “Dangerous” […]
Combatientes Para Tener En Cuenta En 2012 – Parte 1 Por: Escritores de Boxeo Ha habido un montón de hablar de Floyd Mayweather Jr. y la saga en curso con Manny Pacquiao y su promotor Bob Arum. Pensé que sería bueno para dar a los fanáticos del boxeo un poco de descanso de todo el […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012- Part 1 By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera There has been plenty of talk of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the on going saga with Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum. I figured it would be nice to give the boxing fans a little break from all […]
Our Day At Gleason’s Gym With Gabriel Bracero By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera Photos By: Frank Rivera/Real Combat Media On January 12th we paid a visit to Gabriel “Tito” Bracero at The World Famous Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, NY to watch him train for his upcoming fight. As a fan of boxing it was […]
North East Philadelphia: THE QUIET STORM By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera The National Guard Armory in North East Philly hosted a boxing event by POWER PRODUCTIONS, in association with Fingerman Promotions & Battle Strong Boxing presented: BOXING RINGSIDE THE QUIET STORM, featuring two main events along with local Philadelphia prospects and none local fighters […]
Manny Pacquiao Places Ball In Floyd Mayweather Jr. Court. By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera On January 12, 2012 Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao released a statement on his Official Website www.mp8.ph, regarding a possible upcoming mega fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. This is what the Filipino Congressmen/P4P Champion had to say: “To all of my fans…Mayweather just needs to agree […]
GABRIEL “TITO” BRACERO PREPARES FOR NABF TITLE DEFENS. By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera Photos: Marty Rosengarten On Thursday January 12th, I will be traveling to the World Famous, Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, NY to meet with Junior Welterweight New Yorican Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (18-0, 3 KO). Bracero headlines DiBella Entertainment’s “Broadway Boxing” and will […]
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