Goodbye Dinamita: Argentine Lightweight Hugo Santillan Dies at 23 After WBC Bout By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Argentine super lightweight veteran Hugo ‘Dinamita’ Santillan has died at age 23 on July 25, 2019, after collapsing following his round draw for the World Boxing Council Silver Latino Lightweight title against Uruguayan fighter […]
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“YOUNG GUNS” WHO’S “0” WILL GO WEIGHTS FROM SAN ANTONIO, TX
“YOUNG GUNS” WHO’S “0” WILL GO WEIGHTS FROM SAN ANTONIO, TX 10-Round Light Flyweight Main Event Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (9-0, 6 KOs) vs. Cesar Garcia Torrijos (11-0, 4 KOs) Jesse Rodriguez 109 vs. Cesar Garcia 108.6 Hector Coronado 148.2 vs. Adam Ealoms 155 Robert Rodriguez 118 vs. Miguel Rebullosa 116,8 Tyrrell Herndon 238 vs. Corey Barlow 244 Richard Medina 127.4 vs. Miguel Moreno 127.4 Gregory Morales 125.8 vs. Abrahan Flores 121.9 Brittany Ordonez 125.8 vs. Cristina Ruiz 123.6 Dagoberto Nevarez 164.2 […]
Jose Ramirez vs. Maurice Hooker Press Conference, Odds & Weigh-in Video
RAMIREZ: HOOKER HAS NEVER SEEN A FIGHTER LIKE ME WBC king vows to leave Dallas as unified Super-Lightweight champion Jose Ramirez says Maurice Hooker is in for a rude awakening when they clash for the WBO and WBC World Super-Lightweight titles tomorrow night at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, live on DAZN in the […]
IBF #1 CONTENDER KUBRAT PULEV PETITIONS IBF FOR MANDATORY FIGHT AGAINST CHAMPION ANDY RUIZ
NOT SO FAST, EDDIE HEARN AND ANTHONY JOSHUA! IBF #1 CONTENDER KUBRAT PULEV PETITIONS IBF FOR MANDATORY FIGHT AGAINST CHAMPION ANDY RUIZ Bulgarian IBF #1-rated heavyweight contender Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev and his team have officially petitioned the IBF, requesting they order their world champion, Andy Ruiz, to postpone his rematch with former champ Anthony […]
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. RICARDO NUNEZ PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN VIDEOS
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. RICARDO NUNEZ PRESS CONFERENCE & WEIGH-IN VIDEOS GERVONTA DAVIS VS. RICARDO NÚÑEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS “We both have big knockout power and may the best man win. I hope he’s ready, because I was born ready,” – Davis “I know that I can knock Gervonta Davis out. […]
DILLIAN WHYTE’S ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE REVEALED FOR HIS FAILED DRUG TEST
DILLIAN WHYTE FAILS DRUG TEST London, UK (July 25th, 2019)– Heavyweight boxing contender Dillian Whyte reportedly tested positive for a banned substance just three days before beating Oscar Rivas to earn a possible title shot. The British boxer, whose July 20 win over Rivas at London’s O2 Arena put him in line for a fight against […]
RCM HISTORICAL BOXING: Fights We Cannot Imagine Ever Taking Place
Fights We Cannot Imagine Ever Taking Place By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Number One: Floyd Patterson versus Rocky Marciano, George Foreman or Joe Frazier If instead of rematching Ali, Patterson instead fought Big George Foreman in an attempt to regain the world heavyweight title, it would have ended as quick as […]
RCM HISTORICAL BOXING: Michael Spinks vs. David Sears Light Heavyweight Title Battle
Historical Look Back – Michael Spinks vs. David Sears Light Heavyweight Title Battle By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Not just a reporter, this reporter enjoys a marvelous collection of old VHS VCR videotapes, which I enjoy and relax to watching each evening before sleep. Within my collection, last night, I found […]
Main Events Inks Promotional Deal with Evan Holyfield
The Deal is Sealed! Main Events Inks Promotional Deal with Evan Holyfield Evan Holyfield Photo Credit: Hosanna Rull/Main Events Houston, TX: Today in front of a packed crowd of family, friends and fans, at the Fighter Nation Boxing Gym in Houston, Texas, hot boxing prospect Evan Holyfield announced his new promotional deal with Main Events. After talks […]
ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. SHAWN PORTER PPV PRESS CONFERENCE PHOTOS & VIDEO
ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. SHAWN PORTER PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS IBF Champion Errol Spence Jr. & WBC Champion Shawn Porter Meet in Welterweight World Title Unification Showdown Headlining Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event Saturday, September 28 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Click HERE for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions […]
BOSS FLOYD MAYWEATHER CLAIMS HE CAME TO SUPERVISE HIS EMPLOYEE MANNY PACQUIAO AT HIS FIGHT
BOSS FLOYD MAYWEATHER CLAIMS HE CAME TO SUPERVISE HIS EMPLOYEE MANNY PACQUIAO AT HIS FIGHT Las Vegas, NV (July 24th, 2019)–After Saturday’s fight when Manny Pacquiao defeated Keith Thurman, Pacquiao called for a rematch with Mayweather – who won a twelve round unanimous decision in their 2015 which broke the all time PPV in boxing. […]
In Memoriam: Russian Junior Welterweight Maxim Dadashev Dies at 28 From Brain Injury
In Memoriam: Russian Junior Welterweight Maxim Dadashev Dies at 28 From Brain Injury By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Oxen, Hill, MD (July 24th, 2019)– Previously undefeated Russian junior welterweight prospect Maxim Dadashev, who fell unconscious outside the ring following his loss to 14-0 opponent Subriel Matias of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, after […]
LOMACHENKO VS. CAMPBELL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
LOMACHENKO VS. CAMPBELL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn: “Good morning everyone and thank you for coming along today. Special fight, special announcement after a great night at The O2. Dillian Whyte moves to the mandatory position with the WBC. Also announced on Saturday was a huge unification fight, WBC, WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine World […]
Buddy McGirt’s Wise Decision: Seeing The Light in The Dark Side
Buddy McGirt’s Wise Decision: Seeing The Light in The Dark Side By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent With one round left, former world champion and championship trainer Buddy McGirt, made the decision in the corner of 13-0 rising unbeaten Russian prospect Maxim Dadashev, fighting an International Boxing Federation eliminator bout, to stop […]
Dillian Whyte Defeats Oscar Rivas – Video Highlights
Dillian Whyte Defeats Oscar Rivas London, UK (July 21st, 2019)– Dillian Whyte survived a ninth-round knockdown to overcome Oscar Rivas and edge closer to a world title shot in a gripping bout at London’s O2 Arena. The British heavyweight was smart early on and was close to stopping Colombia’s Rivas in round two after a […]
TEOFIMO LOPEZ DEFEATS MASAYOSHI NAKATANI ON ESPN PLUS
TEOFIMO LOPEZ DEFEATS MASAYOSHI NAKATANI ON ESPN PLUS By ESPN Boxing OXON HILL, Maryland (July 2o, 2019) — There weren’t the usual fireworks from Teofimo Lopez, but he did enough Friday night to beat the tall and lanky Masayoshi Nakatani in his first bout to go the 12-round distance. Lopez (14-0, 11 KOs) won by […]
IBF Champion Errol Spence Jr. Battles WBC Champion Shawn Porter In Highly-Anticipated 147-Pound Title Unification
The Welterweight World Title Takeover Continues! IBF Champion Errol Spence Jr. Battles WBC Champion Shawn Porter In Highly-Anticipated 147-Pound Title Unification Match that Headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event Saturday, September 28 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles PLUS! Two-Time Champion Anthony Dirrell will Defend His WBC Super Middleweight […]
New Tragedy as Brain Injury Ends Career of Top Junior Welterweight Maxim Dadashev
New Tragedy as Brain Injury Ends Career of Top Junior Welterweight Maxim Dadashev By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Oxon Hill, Maryland (July 20th, 2019)–While news of former World Light Heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson’s recovery was a great moment, a new tragedy last night on Friday evening, July 19, 2019, at National […]
Pacquiao Split Decisions Thurman, Becomes Oldest Welterweight Champion in History – Video Highlights/Post Presser
Pacquiao Split Decisions Thurman, Becomes Oldest Welterweight Champion in History By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas (July 21, 2019)– In the main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday evening, July 20, 2019, Manny Pacquiao made boxing history. “I was blessed tonight,” noted Manny […]
LOMACHENKO TO FACE CAMPBELL IN THE CAPITAL
LOMACHENKO TO FACE CAMPBELL IN THE CAPITAL Olympic Champions clash in Unified Lightweight showdown on August 31 Pound-for-pound number one Vasiliy Lomachenko will face Luke Campbell for the WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World titles on Saturday August 31 at The O2 in London, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK […]
Hard-Hitting Filipino Welterweight Jayar Inson Steps in to Battle Sergey Lipinets on Undercard of Pacquiao vs. Thurman
Hard-Hitting Filipino Welterweight Jayar Inson Steps in to Battle Sergey Lipinets on Undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman WBA Welterweight Championship Showdown Headlining PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event This Saturday Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena John Molina Jr. Withdraws from Match with A Back Injury LAS VEGAS (July 19, 2019) – […]
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN WEIGH-IN VIDEO, PREVIEW & PHOTOS
One Time Showdown! Thurman’s Redemption, or PacMan’s Magic Moment? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (July 20th, 2019)– Tom Brown’s TGB Promotions, Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, USA Fox PPV, and Panama Telemetro Channel 13 present an exciting nine bout card of professional boxing action at MGM Grand […]
WHYTE VS. RIVAS WEIGH-IN VIDEO
WHYTE VS. RIVAS WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER DOORS 16:30 BOXING STARTS 16:50 4 x 3 mins Heavyweight contest ALEN BABIC 14st 11lbs 6oz v MORGAN DESSAUX 15st 6lbs (Croatia) (France) LIVE ON SKY SPORTS FACEBOOK 8 x 3 mins Heavyweight […]
Bahamas Tureano Johnson Upsets Jason Quigley, Wins NABF Middleweight Title
Bahamas Tureano Johnson Upsets Jason Quigley, Wins NABF Middleweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Indio, CA (July 19th, 2019)– Unheralded Tureano Johnson of The Bahamas, 21-2-1 with 15 knockouts, scored an unexpected upset stoppage of 16-0 Jason Quigley of Laghy, Ireland, to win the North American Boxing Federation Middleweight title […]
BOXING LEGENDS MAKE PREDICTIONS FOR PACQUIAO VS. THURMAN & PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEOS
BOXING LEGENDS PREVIEW MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN SHOWDOWN AHEAD OF PBC ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA All-Time Greats Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera & Winky Wright, Plus Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Share Thoughts on Saturday’s Blockbuster Main Event Click HERE for Photos from […]
Adonis Stevenson Interview Caps A Great Comeback From Injury in Boxing
Adonis Stevenson Interview Caps A Great Comeback From Injury in Boxing By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Impossible! What an interview in French! Overall, what a magnificent comeback and triumph of the human spirit against all odds! Only legendary World Boxing Council World Light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson could come back from […]
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde Mandatory Bout Scheduled for August 24 in Chelyabinsk, Russia
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde Mandatory Bout Scheduled for August 24 in Chelyabinsk, Russia “The Krusher” Photo Credit: David Spagnolo / Main Events Chelyabinsk, Russia: Fighting in his own hometown for the first time in his professional boxing career, WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KOs) takes on the WBO’s […]
Canelo Refuses to Fight in September, Return is Postponed
Canelo Won’t Fight in September, Return is Postponed Los Angeles, CA (July 17th, 2019)– According to Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Alvarez, they have made the strategic decision to postpone their typical September fight. It’s been claimed that their decision was made “in an effort to secure the right opponent and to do justice to […]
50 Gunshots To Redemption: Paul Kroll Philadelphia Story
50 Gunshots To Redemption: Boxer Paul Kroll Philadelphia Story By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Darryl Cobb Jr. Rising welterweight and super welterweight prospect Paul Kroll of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, age 24, is 4-0 with four knockouts. On August 10, 2019, Kroll will face his first six-round ‘test’ against 2-0 prospect […]
MANNY PACQUIAO & KEITH THURMAN MAKE GRAND ARRIVALS & PBC FACE TO FACE SHOW
MANNY PACQUIAO & KEITH THURMAN MAKE GRAND ARRIVAL AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS FOR THIS SATURDAY’S WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE CALEB PLANT & MIKE LEE ARRIVE AHEAD OF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE SHOWDOWN Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas 9 p.m. […]
GERVONTA DAVIS AND RICARDO NUNEZ INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT & AUDIO RECORDING
GERVONTA DAVIS AND RICARDO NUNEZ INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT & AUDIO RECORDING Click HERE for Audio Leonard Ellerbe Thank you. I’d like to thank everyone for joining the call today. Mayweather Promotions is really thrilled to bring this very exciting event to where it all started for our two-time super featherweight champion, who really beat […]
Robert Brizel Editorial: Dangers of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Boxing
Brizel Editorial: Dangers of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Boxing By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent The dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, especially cocaine, can affect athletes in boxing, as well as all sports, who fall prey to addiction. The late Pernell Whitaker and the late Rocky Lockridge were known to […]

































