JAMES LOPEZ BREAKS DOWN THE SHAWN PORTER & KELL BROOK RANDOM DRUG TEST SITUATION – EPISODE #1 By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent This video gives a behind the scenes look on how both parties dealt with random drug testing implemented in the fight. This also describes why people grew suspicious of Shawn Porter’s […]
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This section is for all James Lopez boxing content who is a Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent from Los Angeles, CA.
Why Fighters Don’t Need a Positive Drug Test to Be Accused or Convicted of PEDs
Why Fighters Don’t Need a Positive Drug Test to Be Accused or Convicted of PEDs By, James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent There has been a misconception in the boxing world, that if one does not test positive for PEDs they cannot be proven guilty. This could not be further from the truth. One of […]
Vic Drakulich’s Awful Reasoning for his Disqualification of Diego Chaves
Vic Drakulich’s Awful Reasoning for his Disqualification of Diego Chaves By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent Los Angeles, CA (August 6th, 2014)– The Nevada State Athletic Commission gave an explanation to the press on why Vic Drakulich issued a disqualification this past Saturday on the Diego Chaves vs Brandion Rios bout. According to the NSAC, […]
BRANDON RIOS VS. DIEGO CHAVES PREVIEW BY JAMES LOPEZ
BRANDON RIOS VS. DIEGO CHAVES PREVIEW By, James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (August 2, 2014)– Brandon Rios (31-2-1 KO 23) vs Diego Chaves (23-1 KO 19) are both strong punchers with good chins who prefer to fight coming forward. This has all the makings to be a fight […]
Random Drug Testing Rising in Boxing
Random Drug Testing Rising in Boxing By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent Los, Angeles, CA (August 1st, 2014)– The boxing culture has changed throughout the years regarding random drug testing. USADA and VADA have been more involved in high profile fights. The reason being is plenty of fighters, promoters, and fans are striving […]
Gennady Golovkin vs Daniel Geale Preview & G4 Trainer Media Quotes
Gennady Golovkin vs Daniel Geale Preview By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent New York, NY (July 25th, 2014)– Gennady Golovkin (29-0 KO’S 26) currently holds the highest KO ratio in Middleweight Championship history. Golovkin’s father was a Russian coal miner, and his mother worked as an assistant in a chemical laboratory. Golovkin was […]
Guillermo Rigondeaux and the Truth about HBO
Guillermo Rigondeaux and the Truth about HBO Editorial By James Lopez, RCM LA Boxing Correspondent Guillermo Rigondeux regarded as one of the best pound for pound boxers in the world today, has been heavily criticized by the media. After Rigondeaux dominated Nonito Donaire who was widely regarded as the 3rd best fighter in […]
Judging Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Erislandy Lara
Judging Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Erislandy Lara By James Lopez, RCM Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (June 13th, 2013)– Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara was a very close affair. Dave Moretti scored the bout 115-113 for Lara. Jerry Roth scored the bout 115-113 for Alvarez. The third official […]
CANELO VS. LARA UNDERCARD PREVIEW
CANELO VS. LARA UNDERCARD PREVIEW By James Lopez, RCM Boxing Correspondent Mauricio Herrera vs Johan Perez Mauricio Herrera (20-4 KO’s 7) made his pro debut at the age of 27. Despite the late start to his career he has been able to compete with some of the best in his division. […]
Terence Crawford vs Yuriorkis Gamboa Preview
Terence Crawford vs Yuriorkis Gamboa Preview By James Lopez, RCM Boxing Correspondent Omaha, NB (June 27, 2014)– Terence Crawford (23-0, 16 KOs) did not listen to anyone as a young child and repeatedly got kicked out of school for fighting. His family exposed him to boxing and it slowly became his passion. Crawford once […]
Russell Jr. vs Lomachenko, Guerrero vs. Kamegai & Alexander vs. Karass Showtime Previews
Showtime Previews Gary Russell Jr. vs Vasyl Lomachenko Preview By James Lopez, RCM Boxing Correspondent Gary Russell Jr. (24-0 KO’s 14) vs. Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1 KO’s) is the bout that has created a huge buzz amongst the boxing community. These two fighters, both 26 years of age, possess great hand speed, power, and […]
Ruslan Provodkinov vs.Christopher Algieri Fight Preview
Ruslan Provodkinov vs.Christopher Algieri at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, NY By James Lopez, RCM Boxing Correspondent Brooklyn, NY (June 12, 2014)– Ruslan Provodkinov (23-2, 16 KO’s) one of boxing’s hottest commodities has been involved in some of the most memorable bouts in recent years. His last two bouts involved the 2013 fight of […]












