FULL CARD FINALIZED FOR PFL SAN DIEGO PRESENTED BY GOVX ON JUNE 27 AT PECHANGA ARENA SAN DIEGO PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Will be Available in the U.S. on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes Tickets for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Are Available Now via AXS NEW YORK — May 27, 2026 — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) […]
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The Rock Returns! Former World Heavyweight Champion Hasim Rahman, 53, Making Comeback July 14 in Rochester By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Rochester, NY (May 28th, 2026)– Former World Heavyweight champion Hasim ‘The Rock’ Rahman, in an attempt to break the late George Foreman’s record and become the oldest world heavyweight champion […]
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Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi upset Mohammad Yahya with a split decision win after a hard-fought three round match Algeria’s Ylies Djiroun showed thunderous power as he stopped Salah Eddine Hamli with a combination of punches in round 1 Fight Night Photos Here DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (May 24, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League kicked off the […]
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PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES PFL NEW YORK PRESENTED BY ARKHAM ON JULY 31 AT THE UBS ARENA WITH BLOCKBUSTER MAIN AND CO-MAIN EVENTS Undefeated PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov Returns to Defend His Title Against Undefeated No. 3-Ranked Contender Archie Colgan The Co-Main Event Will Feature the Return of Top-Ranked Dakota Ditcheva Against Former Bellator Kickboxing World Champion Denise Kielholtz Pre-sale Tickets for PFL New York Presented by Arkham at the UBS Arena, PFL’s Debut Show at the Venue, are Available Now on pfl.info/ny With General On-Sale Tickets Available Tomorrow from 10:00 am EST PFL New York […]
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OLEKSANDR USYK VS. RICO VERHOEVEN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION Giza, Egypt (May 24th, 2026)– Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven via an 11th-round technical knockout on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to retain his WBC heavyweight world championship. Contested under the “Glory in Giza” banner, the highly anticipated crossover boxing match took place outdoors in […]
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Five Suspects Are Arrested in Murder of Hector “Macho” Camacho Ten Years Later By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Bayamon, Puerto Rico (March 11th, 2022)– Ten years after the murder of colorful boxing champion Hector “Macho” Camacho in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in 2012, five men have been arrested and charged with the […]
There’s No Place Like Home: Jose Ramirez Defeats Jose Pedraza in 140-Pound Showdown Richard Torrez Jr. Scores KO in Professional Debut CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images FRESNO, Calif (March 4, 2022) — Jose Ramirez returned to the friendly Central Valley confines and got back on track. Ramirez defeated former two-weight world champion Jose […]
Weigh-In Results: Jose Ramirez vs. Jose Pedraza & Pro Debut of Olympic Silver Medalist Richard Torrez Jr. TOMORROW at 7:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN+ Save Mart Center (Fresno, California) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images• CLICK HERE for VIDEO Credit: Top Rank(ESPN+, 7:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. PT) • Jose Ramirez 139.8 vs. Jose Pedraza 140 […]
Jose Ramirez-Jose Pedraza Junior Welterweight Showdown Postponed to Friday, March 4 at Save Mart Center LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Pedraza tested positive for COVID-19 Heavyweight U.S. Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr. will make professional debut in a six-round special feature FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2022) — The homecoming of former unified junior welterweight world […]
Who Did It? Revisiting Unsolved Murder of Hector Macho Camacho A Decade Later By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Hector “Macho” Camacho was an unsolved personality when he was alive. The murder of Hector “Macho” Camacho remains an unsolved mystery with no arrests made. Camacho and childhood friend Adrian Mojica Moreno, […]
February 5: Jose Ramirez-Jose Pedraza Junior Welterweight Showdown and the Pro Debut of Richard Torrez Jr. Headlines Fresno Fight Night at Save Mart Center LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Top prospects Raymond Muratalla, Karlos Balderas, Javier Martinez and Antonio Mireles are all scheduled to appear on the card Tickets On Sale Monday, Dec. 20 at […]
Robert Brizel Editorial: Thomas Dulorme Appeal Highlights Danger of Rabbit Punches Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme’s appeal for a reversal to the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding his first-round knockout loss to Jaron “Boots” Ennis is unlikely to result in the “No-Contest” outcome he is seeking, […]
Thomas Dulorme Sends Letter to NSAC Disputing Result of his Bout Against Jaron Ennis Thomas Dulorme shows a hematoma on the back of his head due to a rabbit punch landed by Jaron Ennis after his October 30, 2021, fight shown live of SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. LAS VEGAS, NV (November 15, 2021) – Welterweight contender, Thomas Dulorme (25-6-1, […]
Instant KO: Jose Zepeda Starches Josue Vargas in 1 Jonas Sultan upsets Carlos Caraballo in co-feature CLICK HERE for photos from Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images NEW YORK (Oct. 30, 2021) – After a scuffle at Friday’s weigh-in and choice words at Thursday’s press conference, Jose “Chon” Zepeda did not waste time getting to work Saturday […]
Verdejo and Sosa Controversy: Should Pro Boxers Be Subject to the Death Penalty? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Two recent incidents involving the deaths of a family member by pro boxers has revisited the old argument. Does Dementia Pugilistica, as in professional boxers getting hit in the head over a period […]
October 30: Jose Zepeda-Josue Vargas Junior Welterweight Showdown Headlines Halloween Weekend Havoc at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and LIVE on ESPN+ Zepeda-Vargas and Carlos Caraballo-Jonas Sultan bantamweight battle to stream on ESPN+ starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Tickets starting at $30 go on sale Friday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. ET […]
Junior Lightweight Destruction: Stevenson Rolls Through Nakathila Pedraza Topples Rodriguez in Co-Feature • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images) LAS VEGAS (June 12, 2021) — Shakur Stevenson said it would be one-sided, and he stayed true to his word, rolling past Namibian knockout artist Jeremiah Nakathila via unanimous decision (120-107, 3x) to win the vacant […]
June 12: Jose Pedraza-Julian Rodriguez and Xander Zayas Confirmed for Shakur Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila Bill at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Stevenson-Nakathila and Pedraza-Rodriguez doubleheader to be televised LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Tickets starting at $50 go on sale Friday at 12 p.m. PT. LAS VEGAS […]
Judge Says Verdejo Faces Death Penalty, Victim’s Father Says 100 Year Sentence By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent San Juan, PR (May 6th, 2021)– Puerto Rican lightweight veteran contender Felix Verdejo is reportedly being held at the Guaynabo Metropolitan Detention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, without bail. During a virtual […]
Lightweight Felix El Diamante Verdejo Arrested For Carjacking Double Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend (Not His Wife) in San Juan By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent San Juan, PR (May 3rd, 2021)–“Justice for my daughter. Murders!” screamed Keisha Ortiz, mother of the deceased woman, after her daughter’s body was found floating in San […]
Amanda Serrano Stops Daniella Roman – Could Katie Taylor Megafight be Next? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel San Juan, Puerto Rico (March 27th, 2021)– Amanda Serrano is all class. Serrano, 40-1 with 30 knockouts, Brooklyn, New York, has won female titles as Super flyweight, Super bantamweight, […]
April 24: Mexican Star Emanuel Navarrete to Defend Featherweight World Title Against Puerto Rican Contender Christopher Diaz LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ Knockout sensation Edgar Berlanga (16-0, 16 first-round KOs) to battle Demond Nicholson in super middleweight co-feature ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ to broadcast doubleheader from Kissimmee, Fla. at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. […]
Brandon Adams Knocks Out Serhii Bohachuk in 8th Round Photos from Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Ring City USA March 4, 2021 – Former world title challenger and winner of The Contender, Brandon Adams scored a spectacular eighth-round stoppage over previously undefeated Serhii Bohachuk to capture the WBC Continental Americas and WBO NABO Junior Middleweight titles in the […]
Puerto Rican Power: Pedraza Dominates Molina Ajagba Decisions Rice in Heavyweight Co-Feature • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) LAS VEGAS (September 19, 2020) — Jose Pedraza’s second appearance in the MGM Grand “Bubble” resulted in yet another victory, as the Puerto Rican former two-weight world champion bested fellow 2008 Olympian Javier Molina via unanimous decision (99-91 and […]
TOP WELTERWEIGHT JAMAL JAMES DEFEATS THOMAS DULORME TO EARN INTERIM WBA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT & ON FOX DEPORTES SATURDAY NIGHT FROM MICROSOFT THEATER IN LOS ANGELES Cuban Sensation David Morrell, Jr. Wins Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title With Unanimous Decision Over Lennox Allen & Rising Prospect Omar Juarez […]
JAMAL JAMES VS. THOMAS DULORME INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES Top Welterweight Jamal James Takes On Former Title Challenger Thomas Dulorme for Interim WBA Welterweight Title as FOX PBC Fight Night Returns Saturday, August 8 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Click HERE for Conference Call Audio Recording LOS ANGELES (August 6, 2020) – Top welterweight Jamal “Shango” […]
Felix Verdejo Stops Will Madera in 1 Round • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) LAS VEGAS (July 16, 2020) — Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo entered, and then conquered, the MGM Grand “Bubble.” The Puerto Rican star knocked out the previously undefeated “Ill” Will Madera in the opening round of a scheduled 10-round lightweight bout […]
Weigh-In Results: Felix Verdejo vs. Will Madera Live boxing is back! TOMORROW at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes from the MGM Grand Conference Center – Grand Ballroom (Las Vegas) • CLICK HERE for PHOTOS (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank) • CLICK HERE for VIDEO (Courtesy: Top Rank) (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) […]
Miguel Marriaga-Mark John Yap & Felix Verdejo-Will Madera Set for July 16 Inside MGM Grand “Bubble” ESPN and ESPN Deportes will televise the card starting at 8 p.m. ET LAS VEGAS (July 9, 2020) — Miguel “Escorpion” Marriaga’s quest for a fourth world title shot continues inside the MGM Grand “Bubble” Thursday, July 16, in a […]
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS “A PUÑO LIMPIO” Friday, February 28, 2020. Rubén Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico RED CORNER BLUE CORNER (131 lbs. – 8 Rounds) ÁNGEL APONTE – 131 lbs. VS. IRVING MACÍAS – 130 lbs. San Juan, Puerto Rico (8-0, 4 KOs) Nuevo León, México (7-1, 4 KOs) In a good match Aponte kept his […]
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS “A PUÑO LIMPIO” Friday, February 28, 2020. Rubén Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico ESQUINA ROJA ESQUINA AZUL (131 lbs. – 8 Rounds) ÁNGEL APONTE – 131 lbs. VS. IRVING MACÍAS – 130 lbs. San Juan, Puerto Rico (7-0, 3 KOs) Nuevo León, México (7-0, 4 KOs) […]
TKO WIN FOR WILFREDO MÉNDEZ OVER GABRIEL MENDOZA IN PANAMA Panama City, Panama (February 9th, 2019)– Using his smart boxing, Puerto Rican Wilfredo “Bimbito” Méndez successfully defended his WBO 105-pound belt by defeating by a ninth-round TKO on the Colombian Gabriel Mendoza in the main fight of the “WBO Champions Tournament”, held at the El […]
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS “A PUÑO LIMPIO” Friday, January 31, 2020. Rubén Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico RED CORNER BLUE CORNER (WBO Latino Title 108lbs. – 10 Rounds) RENÉ SANTIAGO – 107.8 lbs. VS. ISRAEL VÁZQUEZ – 107.8 lbs. Humacao, Puerto Rico (8-2, 6 KOs) Bayamón, Puerto Rico (10-4-2, 7 KOs) Santiago won […]
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS “A PUÑO LIMPIO” Friday, January 31, 2020. Rubén Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico RED CORNER BLUE CORNER (WBO Latino Title 108 lbs. – 10 Rounds) RENÉ SANTIAGO – 107.8 lbs. VS. ISRAEL VÁZQUEZ – 107.8 lbs. Humacao, Puerto Rico (7-2, 6 KOs) Bayamón, Puerto Rico (10-3-2, 7 KOs) (WBO NABO Title 126 […]
“BIMBITO” MÉNDEZ WILL DEFEND HIS TITLE ON FEBRUARY 8 IN PANAMA SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO– Puerto Rican Wilfredo “Bimbito” Méndez will defend for the second time his WBO 105 pound belt when he faces Ecuadorian Pedro Villegas on Saturday, February 8, at El Panama Hotel in Panama City, Panama, as part of the “WBO […]
Ex-Cruiserweight Champ Carlos De Leon Dies of A Heart Attack on New Year’s Day at 60 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Former World Boxing Council World Cruiserweight champion Carlos ‘Sugar’ De Leon, who held the WBC world cruiserweight championship on four different occasions, most times of any fighter in […]
JEYVIER CINTRÓN WILL FACE KAZUTO IOKA ON DECEMBER 31 IN JAPAN FOR THE WBO SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO– Puerto Rican Jeyvier Cintron traveled early this morning to Japan to challenge Japanese Kazuto Ioka for the 115-pound WBO belt on December 31 at the Ota-City General Gymnasyum in Tokio, Japan. Cintrón (11-0 1ND, 5 kos), […]
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