“BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS” FLOYD ‘MONEY’ MAYWEATHER TO FACE ‘IRON’ MIKE ZAMBIDIS IN FULL-CONTACT EXHIBITION BOUT, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, IN ATHENS, GREECE Five-Weight, 15-Time World Champion Mayweather Meets 18-Time World Champion Kickboxing King and Olympic Boxer Zambidis to Headline Global Pay-Per-View Event, Live from the Telekom Center, Athens at OAKA Olympic Complex Athens, Greece (May […]
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UFC 328 RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, POST-PRESS CONFERENCE & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION Newark, NJ (May 10th, 2026)– UFC 328 took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event was headlined by a middleweight title clash where Sean Strickland reclaimed the championship, handing Khamzat Chimaev the first loss of […]
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UFC FREEDOM 250 PRESS CONFERENCE Sign up to Paramount+ Las Vegas, NV (May 10th, 2026)– The UFC Freedom 250 press conference held on May 8, 2026, was marked by high tension and significant altercations as fighters prepared for the historic June 14 event at the White House. Heavyweight Josh Hokit was ejected from the stage […]
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UFC 328 WEIGH-IN, COUNTDOWN SHOW & PRESS CONFERENCE Newark, NJ (May 8th, 2026)– The UFC 328 pre-fight press conference for Chimaev vs. Strickland took place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and it was a memorable one. The event was notoriously volatile, highlighted by a physical altercation where […]
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UFC PERTH AUSTRALIA RESULTS & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Perth, Australia (May 2nd, 2026)– At UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena via TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 3 in the main event. In the co-main event, Quillan Salkilld defeated Beneil Dariush via first-round TKO. Local fighter Steve Erceg also secured […]
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This is the boxing content section for Nick Bellafatto who is a Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent based out of Redwood City, CA and owns a boxing gym as a boxing trainer.
Conversation with Hall of Fame bound Jimmy Lennon Jr. By Real Combat Media Correspondent, Nick Bellafatto A rarity when missing a gig, famed ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. for perhaps only the second time during his tenure will be conspicuously absent when Showtime Championship Boxing takes to the airwaves on […]
Matthysse destroys Peterson in three, next up Danny Garcia By Nick Bellafatto Atlantic City, NJ (May 19th, 2013)– If there were any doubts as to whether or not Argentinian knockout artist Lucas Martin Matthysse (34-2, 32) is the real deal, you can throw those doubts out the window. For he would in emphatic […]
Matthysse vs. Peterson, a stellar non-title affair By Nick Bellafatto Atlantic City, NJ (May 18th, 2013)– In what first appears as slight of hand by the IBF in wanting to allow its current 140-pound champion Lamont “Havoc” Peterson (31-1-1, 16 KO’s) to retain his belt, this by way of not coming to terms with […]
Guerrero looks to shock the world against Mayweather Jr. By Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, NV (May 1st, 2013)– “I will pull off the biggest upset since Buster Douglas beat [Mike] Tyson. Phillipians 4:13…For I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” cited the spirited Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. And he will […]
Garcia triumphant despite late rally by Judah FULL FIGHT LINK: http://www.fitnessbootcamp.gr/events/full_fight_judah_vs_garcia By Nick Bellafatto Brooklyn, NY (April 28, 2013)–With each fighter bloodied down the stretch, Philadelphia, PA’s Danny “Swift” Garcia (26-0, 16 KO’s) cut from a clash of heads while Brooklyn born Zab “Super” Judah (42-8, 29 KO’s) suffered the […]
A winded “Canelo” Alvarez gets by Trout to unify titles By Nick Bellafatto San Antonio, TX (April 21, 2013)–In many an inactive round for an often times winded looking Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (42-0, 30 KO’s) of Juanacatlán, Jalisco, Mexico, he would allow his opponent of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the now […]
“Canelo” at long last to face worthy opponent in Trout By Nick Bellafatto San Antonio, Texas (April 18th, 2013)– In back to back weekends featuring unification bouts, this Saturday night’s contest between Mexican icon and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (41-0, 30 KO’s) of Juanacatlán, Jalisco, Mexico and […]
Rigondeaux dictates terms, upends Donaire to unify titles By Nick Bellafatto New York, NY (April 14th, 2013)– Two time Cuban Olympic Gold Medalist and WBA titlist Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux (12-0, 8 KO’s) of Miami, Florida would as the superior ring technician dictate terms to unanimously decision pound-for-pound Las Vegas resident […]
Donaire vs. Rigondeaux, a clash of titans consummated-Part I & II By Nick Bellafatto New York, (April 10th, 2013)–In what many perceive as a clash of little titans, pound-for-pound prizefighter and WBO junior featherweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (31-1, 20 KO’s), now a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, would after a […]
Mike Alvarado exacts revenge with UD over Brandon Rios, sets up possible trilogy By Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, Nevada (March 31st, 2013)– Looking a bit stiff to start things off in the evenings main event, Denver, Colorado’s “Mile High” Mike Alvarado (34-1, 23 KO’s) would over the course of twelve complete rounds loosen up to […]
Rios-Alvarado II, can “Mile High” Mike turn the tide? By Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, Nevada (March 27th, 2013)– Born in Lubbock, Texas, Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (31-0-1, 23 KO’s) is arguably the best brawler in the game, a fact which hopefully he will not have to pay for later […]
Bradley looking to show Provodnikov does not belong By Nick Bellafatto Carson, CA (March 15th, 2013)– Live from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on HBO World Championship Boxing this Saturday night, currently undefeated Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (29-0, 12 KO’s) of Palm Springs, California is set to return to the ring […]
Abril decisions Bogere in sloppy affair while one handed Russell Jr. dominant over Gusev By Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, Nevada(March 3, 2013)– Calling the fight at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada last night, Showtime analyst Al Bernstein perhaps summed it up best when he said, “it looks […]
Bogere-Abril clash for WBA title co-featuring Gary Russell Jr. By Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, Nevada (March 1st, 2013)–In the tradition of great African warriors like Dick Tiger, Azumah Nelson, and Ike Quartey amongst others, I like unbeaten Ugandan born Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (23-0, 15 KO’s) in that he’s a fighter, willing to skillfully yet […]
Peterson stops Holt in eight, garner’s a bit of redemption By Nick Bellafatto Washington D.C. (February 23, 2013)– Aptly billed as “Redemption,” that’s just what IBF junior welterweight champion and persona challenged Lamont “Havoc” Peterson (31-1-1, 16 KO’s) would get to an extent in his first major title defense. Battering opponent Kendall “Rated […]
Washington DC (February 20, 2013)– Just as minute amounts of poison have been known to cure certain ailments, the savage art, and or “Sweet Science” that is boxing has similarly proven beneficial for Patterson, New Jersey’s Kendall “Rated R” Holt (28-5, 16 KO’s). In a less than ideal upbringing where abuse amongst other things […]
Broner in mismatch pounds Rees into submission, while Bika, Cherry, and Hopkins emerge victorious By Nick Bellafatto Atlantic City, NJ (February 17, 2013)–The end would come at 2:59 of round 5 by way of the Gavin Rees corner throwing in the towel after Cincinnati, Ohio’s Adrien “The Problem” Broner (26-0, 22 KO’s) would turn […]
Broner set to face Rees, a lamb headed to slaughter By Nick Bellafatto Set to debut on American soil, once defeated Welshman and European lightweight champion Gavin Rees (37-1-1, 18 KO’s) of Newport, Wales, U.K. is about to take on his toughest assignment yet when he meets Cincinnati, Ohio’s undefeated Adrien “The Problem” Broner […]
Bizier out-busy’s Campbell who opts out of fight By Nick Bellafatto Montreal, Canada (January 9th, 2013)–After a couple of close rounds early on at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada tonight on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights, the visibly larger yet undefeated Kevin Bizier (20-0, 13 KO’s) of nearby Saint-Emile would for the remainder look […]
Matthysse blasts Dallas Jr. out in first, Soto Karass and Charlo register victories By Nick Bellafatto Ringside Las Vegas, Nevada (January 27th, 2013)–With a lingering jab thrown by Mike Dallas Jr.(19-3-1, 8 KO’s), that’s all the window of opportunity that Lucas Martin Matthysse (33-2, 31 KO’s) of Trelew, Argentina would need to land a devastating […]
Undercard Results from the Hard Rock in Las Vegas By Nick Bellafatto–Ringside Las Vegas, NV ( January 27th, 2013)–Looking for his third professional victory in a TV swing bout, former Olympian and junior middleweight prospect Errol Spence Jr. (3-0, 3 KO’s) of Desoto, Texas would get it after landing the first significant punches of the fight […]
Dallas Jr., a chance opportunity against number 1 ranked Matthysse By Nick Bellafatto San Jacinto, CA (January 25, 2013)– Covering his most recent outing from San Jacinto, California, a Friday Night Fights main event attraction in June of 2012, I could overhear boxing analyst Teddy Atlas basically conclude that Michael Dallas Jr.’s chances against […]
Real Combat Media Boxing Radio (Episode #1 Recap 1/22/13) Listen to internet radio with REALCOMBATMEDIA on Blog Talk Radio Our premier episode was a huge success last night. We had our Manchester, UK Head Host, Jon”BoxingJonUK” Campbell and a our Co-Host “Boxing Maniac” from Bronx, NY make their hosting debut. We also had special guest Hosts, […]
Garcia dominates Salido, Golovkin pounds out Rosado, Burgos robbed of victory By Nick Bellafatto New York, NY (January, 20 2013)–.Defending WBO featherweight champion and veteran fighter Orlando“Siri” Salido (39-12-2, 27 KO’s) of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora,Mexico has been down on the canvass before and has usually come back to win under such circumstances. But […]
Salido-Garcia and Golovkin-Rosado, the skinny By Nick Bellafatto New York, NY (January 16th, 2013)– The first significant match ups of the year will take place this weekend to be telecast on HBO’s acclaimed series “Boxing After Dark” from the “Mecca of Boxing” inNew York City, Madison Square Garden. And what match ups they are. […]
Nick Bellafatto’s Complete Ringside Recap of HBO Khan vs. Molina Event Khan dominates, prompts Molina corner to surrender By Nick Bellafatto– Ringside Los Angeles, CA (December, 16, 2012)– With former unified titlist Amir “King” Khan (27-3, 18 KO’s) getting back to what works, that being to box at range behind a sharp jab, he would […]
Santa Cruz prevails on CBS, while 2012 Olympians sweep undercard By Nick Bellafatto- Ringside Los Angeles, CA (December 15, 2012)– Flirting with mainstream television, world championship boxing would take to the CBS airwaves in a 90-minute broadcast from the Los Angeles Sports Arena this Saturday afternoon. Featured in the main event, undefeated hometown fighter Leo […]
Khan looking to rebound against upset minded Molina By Nick Bellafatto Los Angeles,CA (December 15, 2012)– On the heels of dropping two of his last three bouts, one a controversial split decision loss to Lamont Peterson, and the other a devastating knockout defeat suffered at the hands of Ring Magazine Champion Danny Garcia, Amir “King” Khan (26-3, […]
Donaire vs. Arce, two fighters, two different directions-Part 1 By: Nick Bellafatto Houston, Texas (December 13th, 2012)– In what looks like a step back for pound-for-pound prizefighter and San Mateo, California resident Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (30-1, 19 KO’s), he will this weekend venture to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas to take […]
*Photo: Eric Jamison, AP Marquez lands massive KO shot, puts Pacman to sleep in sixth By: Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, Nevada ( December 9, 2012) — Sprawled out on the canvass as such after recklessly running into a massive right hand from Mexico City’s Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez (55-6-1, […]
Paquiao-Marquez IV, the saga continues By: Nick Bellafatto Las Vegas, NV (December 07,2012)–Having similar sentiments to that of many other individual’s, it was initially quite disconcerting upon hearing the news that Filipino Icon and pound-for-pound prizefighter Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38 KO’s) of General Santos City, Philippines would choose to get it […]
Austin Trout upsets Crowd favorite Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden & Calls out Canelo By: Nick Bellafatto *Photo Credit: Showtime Sports New Mexico fighters go 4-0 at MSG, as Trout too much for the challenging Cotto New York, NY– Stating that Cotto fans would come to Madison Square Garden “to watch him [Miguel […]
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