Takuma Inoue survived a seventh-round knockdown from Tenshin Nasukawa to retain his WBC bantamweight title by unanimous decision in Tokyo. Full card results and video highlights.
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Johnny Fisher edged Michael Pirotton by majority decision at Zuffa Boxing 11 in London, and Dana White said he is promoting Fury vs. Joshua while admitting he doesn't know if the fight will happen. Full results, video highlights, and the post-fight press conference.
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Father Time Defeats Ex-Champ Hasim Rahman, Age 53, Who Loses in an Indiana Six-Rounder By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Marc Abrams Lowell, Indiana (September 27th, 2026)– Looking more like a washed-up version of Jerry Quarry than a rejuvenated version of Big George Foreman, former World Heavyweight Champion Hasim ‘The […]
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Raul Rosas Jr. finished Raoni Barcelos in round five in a scary scene at UFC Vegas 121, and the promotion later confirmed Barcelos is stable and conscious. Full card results, bonuses, and video from the Meta Apex.
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Zuffa Boxing 11 lands in London Saturday, headlined by Johnny Fisher's promotional debut against Michael Pirotton. Full fight card, confirmed weights, and the official weigh-in video.
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This section is for all content by Robert Brizel, who is a Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent.
China’s Zhilei Zhang TKOs Joe Joyce in Six and Scores a Big Upset London, UK (April 16th, 2023)– At age 39, heavyweight southpaw Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang, 25-1-1 with 20 knockouts, Bloomfield, New Jersey, by way of Zhoukou, China, a betting underdog fighting at Copper Box Arena in Hackney Wick, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, United […]
When David Slayed Goliath: Mendoza vs. Fundora, Robert Brizel’s Favorite KO of 2023 Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent From Nicolai Valuev to Primo Carnera to Jess Willard, from Mike White to Julius Long, tall fighters have always attracted ring curiosity. Willard beat Jack Johnson, then lose to Jack Dempsey, setting […]
Soviet Amateur Champion Igor Vysotsky Dies at 69, Fought Muhammad Ali and Beat Teofilo Stevenson Twice By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Moscow, Russia (April 4th, 2023)– Soviet Union 1978 amateur heavyweight champion Igor Vysotsky, the number one ranked amateur Soviet heavyweight of the 1970’s, best known for being the only man […]
Former World Lightweight Champion Ken Buchanan of Scotland Dies at 77 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Edinburgh, Scotland (April 2nd, 2023)– Former World Lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, a member of International Boxing Federation Hall of Fame and the Scottish Sport Hall of Fame, has died at a nursing home in Scotland, […]
Ukrainian Four Time World Kickboxing Champion Vitaly Merinov Dies in Battle at Age 32 Kyiv, Ukraine (April 2nd, 2023)– Former amateur boxer and four times world kickboxing champion Vitaly Merinov of Ivano-Frankovsk, Ukraine, has died from injuries sustained in battle with the Russians on the Donbas region at age 32 on the evening of March […]
Anthony Joshua Outpoints Jermaine Franklin in Cautious 12 Round Tactical Bout By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (April 2nd, 2023)– Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, after a seven month absence in the ring, returned and won a 12 round unanimous decision over Jermaine Franklin in a cautiously boxed tactical […]
UFC World Champion Anthony Pettis Upsets 54 Year Old Roy Jones Jr. By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (April 3rd 2023)– Former UFC and WEC Mixed Martial Arts world champion Anthony Pettis scored a controversial upset six round majority decision over former multi division boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr. […]
Big George Foreman versus Ken Norton in Caracas Venezuela By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent At El Poliedro in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 26, 1974, a brief forgotten world heavyweight title bout remains noteworthy. Big George Foreman, after a cautious feeling out first, dropped a dazed Ken Norton three times to retain […]
Chris Colbert Comes Off Deck in First to Win Razor Close Decision over Jose Valenzuela By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (March 26th, 2023)– After getting decked for a flash knockdown in the first round leaning in at close quarters, Chris Colbert came back to barely outbox Jose Valenzuela […]
Benavidez Outpoints Plant Over 12 Rounds on Showtime, Calls Out Canelo For Super Fight By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (March 26, 2023)– In the Showtime Pay-Per-View Premier Boxing Champions main event of a bad blood rivalry at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday night, March 25, 2023, […]
Lyndon Arthur Outpoints Late Sub Boris Creighton after Suarez Fails Prefight Medical Exam By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Bolton, UK (March 25th, 2023)– Light heavyweight contender Lyndon Arthur, scheduled to fight Argentina’s Braian Nahuel Suarez for the vacant International Boxing Organization World Light Heavyweight title at University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton, […]
David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant Betting Odds, All Access, Media Workout, Heated Presser, Pro Predictions & Weigh-in Video By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Robert Brizel Predictions: Las Vegas, NV (March 25th, 2023)– David Benavidez averages 67 punches thrown per round to Caleb Plant’s 46 punch average thrown per round. David Benavidez […]
Usyk Pursues Possible Plan B With the Fury Fight Off The Table, WBC Frustrated & Wilder Offers to Step in London, UK (March 23rd, 2023)– WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has left his training camp in Ukraine, with the unrealistic preset April 1, 2023 deadline for his proposed world heavyweight […]
Miller Stops Browne in Slugfest and Gets Confronted by Charr, Gesta Upsets Diaz, Ramirez Misses Weight By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent On Saturday, March 18, 2023, in the main event bout of a 13 bout card at Agenda Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, top 25 world heavyweight contender Jarrell ‘Big […]
Davey Grant Scores Spectacular Rare Reverse Triangle Choke Submission Win over Assuncao By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (March 14th, 2023)– With only 17 seconds from a clear unanimous decision victory, Raphael Assuncao’s bantamweight retirement bout at UFC Fight Night 221 Las Vegas live on ESPN+ The Theater at […]
Tszyu Stops Harrison, Tony Yoka loses to Carlos Takam in France & Bermudez Regains Titles By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Sydney, Australia (March 12th, 2023)– Tim Tszyu of Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia, has made his statement in the 154 pounds junior middleweight division. Tszyu, now (22-0 with 16 knockouts), scored […]
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. RYAN GARCIA PREVIEW, BETTING ODDS, PHOTOS & NY-LA PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEOS Undefeated Rivals Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia Preview Their Clash Taking Place Saturday, April 22 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Headlining a SHOWTIME PPV® Production Of a Premier Boxing Champions Event Click HERE for Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME® Click HERE for Photos from […]
STIPE MIOCIC & FRANCIS NGANNOU RESPOND TO JON JONES By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (March 7th, 2023)–After an absence of over three years, Jon Jones, 27-1 with 10 knockouts from Team Jackson-Wink MMA, regained the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC World Heavyweight championship with a first […]
Floyd Mayweather Misses Weigh-in, Injures Hand & Has A Low Turnout in His UK Exhibition By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent “We razzle, we dazzle. I hurt my hand actually. It was when I was breaking with the hook. A lot of people don’t know. When I was breaking with the hook […]
Manny Pacquiao vs Anthony Mundine Coming to Papua New Guinea in June 2023 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (February 28th, 2023)– Will Manny Pacquiao officially return to the ring or won’t he? As a matter of fact, does anybody actually care? Manny Pacquiao seems to be […]
Tommy Fury Wins Controversial Split Decision Over Jake Paul, Badou Jack Wins WBC Title at Age 39 By Stopping Makabu in 12th Round in Saudi Arabia By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (February 27th, 2023)– The social media promoted bout of the century ended in wild controversy, with a […]
Bloody Alan Belcher Comes Off Canvas Twice to Score Uppercut KO of Arnold Adams, Wins BKFC Heavyweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Comeback Media Boxing Correspondent Kenner, Louisiana (February 25th, 2023)– A bloody former UFC veteran Alan ‘Talent’ Belcher going the bare knuckles boxing road, bleeding profusely from the first round on from a […]
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Personal Wager – Weigh-in, Interviews & Presser The Truth! Double or Nothing Jake Paul and Tommy Fury Personal Wager A Boxing First By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (February 25th, 2023)– The truth! Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Weigh-in & Betting Odds The […]
The Glory Ring Days of Schoolboy Bobby Chacon By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: Boxer Rec Looking back on the great lower weight boxers of recent memory post pandemic, one of the first historical names to come up from my subconscious unintentionally was ‘Schoolboy’ Bobby Chacon, a former world featherweight […]
Ringside Rage Triggers Trilogy Bout, Mauricio Lara versus Josh Warrington III in Works By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Leeds, UK (February 22nd, 2023)– If ex-world champion Leigh Wood does not exercise a rematch clause with his conqueror, current International Boxing Federation World Featherweight champion Mauricio Lara of Mexico, then Matchroom Boxing’s […]
Whatever Happened to Showmanship in Boxing? Editorial By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Historically speaking, pro boxing once had it all. Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Sugar Ray Leonard. ‘Hitman’ Thomas Hearns. Roberto ‘Hands of Stone’ Duran. Muhammad Ali, ‘The Greatest’. Smokin’ Joe Frazier. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr. Sugar Ray Robinson. […]
Mauricio Lara Drops and Stops Bloody Leigh Wood To Win WBA Featherweight Title in Nottingham By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Nottingham, UK (February 19th, 2023)– A seemingly exhausted Mauricio ‘Bronco’ Lara, breathing heavily through an open mouth and trailing heavily on all three scorecards, landed a left hook to the jaw […]
WBC Orders Nonito Donaire versus Alejandro Santiago for Vacant WBC Bantamweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Mexico City, Mexico (February 18th, 2023)– 24-0 Naoya Inoue of Yokohama, Japan has vacated the World Boxing Council World Bantamweight championship to move up in weight to challenge 21-0 WBC and WBO World Super […]
Gvozdyk Returns, Foster and Barrios Win WBC, Pero Wins WBA, Marrero Scores Three Knockdowns, Wembley Results By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Credit: athletistic.com Saturday night, February 11, 2023, was a night of comebacks and triumphs, most noteworthy for one fight in which one participant suddenly turned away from his opponent […]
JOSE ALDO WINS HIS PRO BOXING DEBUT & CLAIMS HE HAS AN AGREEMENT TO BOX FLOYD MAYWEATHER By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (February 11th, 2023)– On Friday night, February 10, 2023, former UFC World Featherweight champion Jose ‘Junior’ Aldo won his professional boxing debut at 140 pounds, […]
Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin Press Conference Video, Preview & Betting Odds By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 11th, 2023)– The return of ‘AJ’, former World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is no joke. Joshua will be returning to the ring on April Fool’s Day, Saturday evening, April 1, 2023, […]
Doctors and Dentists Who Became Professional Boxers in Boxing History By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Who are some of the highly educated boxers to have entered the ring? There are three prominent names which have surfaced. These names, it should be noted, are not noteworthy in terms of social media prominence […]
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