UFC 334 is official: Ciryl Gane defends the undisputed heavyweight title against Josh Hokit, and Kayla Harrison finally meets Amanda Nunes, on November 14th at Madison Square Garden.
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Gritty British Champ Jimmy Batten, Who Went 10 Rounds with Roberto Duran, Dies at 70 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (September 21st, 2026)– Gritty former British Super Welterweight champion Jimmy Batten, who survived three broken ribs to take Roberto Duran on a brilliant but losing 10-round trip to […]
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PITBULL CRUZ DELIVERS THRILLING SIXTH-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER NESTOR BRAVO IN MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM PECHANGA ARENA IN SAN DIEGO Daniel Blancas, Marco Verde & Eumir Marcial Score Victories in Undercard Bouts Click HERE for Photos from Cris Esqueda/ Premier Boxing Champions SAN DIEGO – September 19, 2026 – Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is all bite, no bark. Cruz […]
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Sean Sharaf knocked out -2400 favorite Gable Steveson in 12 seconds and Arman Tsarukyan starched Mauricio Ruffy to stake his title claim at UFC 331. Full card results, Joshua Van's title defense, and video from Los Angeles.
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Everyone made weight for UFC 331. Full tale-of-the-tape breakdowns, film study, betting odds, and video from the Countdown special, press conference and weigh-in for Van vs. Pantoja 2 at Crypto.com Arena.
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This section is for all content by Robert Brizel, who is a Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent.
Ring Announcer Phil Tufano Interview: In the Ring of Bruno Sammartino By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent White Plains, NY (May 26th, 2013)– In an exclusive interview with Real Combat Media, professional boxing ring announcer Phil Tufano, also a captain in New York City Fire Department Engine Company # […]
Diane Fischer’s Dee Lee Promotions Announces Fall Boxing Card Dates By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Promoter Diane Lee Fischer of Dee Lee Promotions and her husband Leo are there to greet fans. There will be lots more professional boxing action this Fall, as Dee Lee Promotions announces four tentative […]
Can Hot and Cold Chicago Heavyweight Carl Davis Beat 18-0 Andy Ruiz Jr.? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Chicago, IL (May 25, 2012)– In recent months, Chicago cruiserweight and heavyweight Carl ‘Iron Fist’ Davis has been walking the walk-and talking the talk-about possible pending bouts […]
Ronica Jeffrey Outpoints Gerula To Win IWBF World Super Featherweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent- Ringside It was a quiet rainy night at Westchester County Center for a boxing card. Former World Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes, scheduled to appear to assist in the live commentary, was a no-show. A seven […]
Diane Fischer Interview and Larry Holmes Westchester Boxing Card Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Heavyweight Dorsett Barnwell, according to promoter Diane Lee Fischer Cristiano of Dee Lee Promotions, packs a knockout punch. Barnett will be featured on Fischer’s seven bout professional card on Friday evening, May 24, 2013, at Westchester County […]
Larry Holmes To Appear at Dee Lee Promotion May 24 Westchester Fight Card By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent White Plain, NY (May 24th, 2013)– Pictured above, Real Combat Media correspondent Robert Brizel with Larry Holmes. Larry Holmes, the former World Heavyweight champion known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, will make an […]
Jason Thompson and The Red Badge of Courage By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (May 23, 2013)– Light middleweight fighter Jason Thompson of New York City has a losing record of 5-6-3, with four knockouts. A real life ‘Rocky Balboa’, an underdog fighting the promoter’s fighters, the […]
Guy Robb Interview: Boxing 360 Rising Prospect By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Real Combat Media brings another exclusive interview with the best in pro boxing. Among the most exciting West Coast prospects rising up at 122 and 125 pounds is Guy Robb of Sacramento, California. Robb, […]
Irish Jerry Quarry, A Historical Remembrance By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent RCM Historical Boxing Jerry Quarry was the all-American boy, acceptable to the white establishment, not quite a ‘Great White Hope’, but probably regarded as the next best thing in his time. In his time, Jerry was very popular and well-liked by the […]
One-Handed Devon Alexander Beats on Purdy For Six Rounds, Calls Out Floyd By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Atlantic City, NJ (May 20th, 2013)– Despite fighting with only his right hand at boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 18, 2013, International Boxing Federation Welterweight southpaw champion Devon […]
Teon Kennedy To Face Tough Comeback Test Against Carlos Vinan By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Teon Kennedy (17-2, 7 knockouts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, versus Carlos Vinan, 10-9-5, 2 knockouts, Newark, New Jersey by way of Zamora, Equador, Junior Lightweights Fight fans, stay in your seats, and don’t leave for […]
Brixton Bomber Danny Williams Loses Seventh Bout In A Row By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent London, UK (May 20th, 2013)– Danny ‘Brixton Bomber’ Williams is 39 years old. The rugged veteran of 17 Commonwealth British Empire Heavyweight title bouts, who fought Dr. Vitali Klitschko for the World Boxing Council World […]
Father and Son Fighters Oliver McCall and Elijah McCall Make History in Losing By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Oliver McCall is a former world heavyweight champion, and his son Elijah McCall is a rising heavyweight prospect. At age 48, Oliver McCall ahs been stopped only once, in a rematch with […]
Maurice Harris in Another Heavyweight Comeback Bid. Is Mago Next? By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media correspondent Maurice ‘No Better’ Harris is back at age 37, the veteran heavyweight having won a close split decision over six rounds over Jason Bergman on May 3, 2013, in Pennsylvania. Harris, now 26-17-2 […]
Lucas Matthysse Destroys Peterson in Three, Wins Danny Garcia Opportunity By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Atlantic City (May 19h, 2013)– Light Welterweight Lamont Peterson, fighting the biggest fight of his career at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the main event on May 18, 2013, began the bout throwing fast jabs […]
Sugar Shane Mosley Is Back! Decisions Pablo Cano in Mexico By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Cancun, Mexico (May 19th, 2013)– Sugar Shane Mosley still has his legendary granite chin at age 41. In his 56th professional bout, Mosley showed great foot movement, great hand speed, and adapted his […]
Into The Future With 2012 Olympian Taras Shelestyuk By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Banner Promotions might have its next world light middleweight champion in the future with 2012 Ukrainian Olympian Taras Shelestyuk. With an amateur record of 195-15, Taras was the 2011 World Championships Gold […]
Guillermo Jones Knocks Out Denis Lebedev, Reclaims WBA Cruiserweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Moscow, Russia (May 18th, 2013)– The issue of who the true World Boxing Association World Cruiserweight champion is has been settled by 41 year old Guillermo Jones, WBA champion in recess. Jones knocked the […]
It’s A Fight! Lamont Peterson versus Matthysse Atlantic City Bout Preview By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Atlantic City, N.J. (May 16, 2013)– Lamont Peterson of Memphis, Tennessee, BoxRec number one light welterweight, will settle the score once and for all to determine who is the best light welterweight in the world when he […]
Kind Words For Don Dunphy and Microphone Magic By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Don Dunphy was, is and will always be one of professional boxing’s great commentators. For over 40 years, from Joe Louis to Muhammad Ali, Dunphy’s voice into the microphone was magic. Don was boxing’s international spokesperson, a role model […]
Sugar Shane Mosley Versus Pablo Cesar Cano Mexican Fight Preview By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Cancun, Mexico (May 15, 2013)– Sugar Shane Mosley is attempting another insane comeback at age 41. Mosley, now 46-8-1, 39 knockouts, Pomona, California, will attempt to diffuse Mexico’s Pablo Cesar ‘El Demoledor’ Cano, in the main event of a […]
Ageless Vic Darchinyan Getting Better at 37, Maybe Rigondeaux Next By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (May 15th, 2013)– Armenian super bantamweight southpaw Vic ‘Raging Bull’ Darchinyan, 37, remains on the edge of both the bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions. With his fourth round stoppage […]
Archie Moore versus Rocky Marciano-A Critical Analysis of Rounds One and Two By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Henry Armstrong, Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore were among those blacks who were victims of the prejudice of the times. The boxing establishment of long ago did not […]
Saving Omar Henry: An Argument For Boxer’s Health Insurance By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (May 13th, 2013)– Gerald McClellan in Great Britain. Shannon Briggs in Germany. Omar Henry in the United States. The truth is, it really doesn’t matter where, when, why or what the […]
The High Tech Golden Era of New York City Area Boxing By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (May 12th, 2013)– New York City and Madison Square Garden and The Felt Forum have always been synonymous with boxing. Now add to the above the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and you’ve […]
On Boxing Mismatches By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent So it seems in recent memory too many of the rising prospects and contenders have wound up fighting in mismatches to the extent one of the two combatants could get seriously hurt. This goes beyond the referee’s scope of […]
Vinny Maddalone Stops 324 Pound Richard Carmack in Three By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Huntington, NY (May 12th, 2013)– Queens, New York Heavyweight Vinny Maddalone, 39, has knocked out a pretender in three rounds for the second time in five months. In December 2012, Maddalone knocked out Byron Polley, a […]
Silliest Ring Event in History: Rocky Marciano Versus Bob Hope, Bing as Referee RCM Historical Boxing By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Not every exhibition by Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, Jack Johnson and Joe Louis is documented, as there were too many to count. Perhaps the second silliest ring event was […]
It’s Showtime! Floyd Mayweather’s Merry-Go-Round of $$$ Candidates Narrows By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Here ye, here ye! It’s Showtime! With five more ‘money money money’ lucrative televised bouts in the planning for Floyd Mayweather Jr. on a six fight deal, the only questions remaining are: one, can Floyd remain […]
Mandingo on Ice: Whatever Happened To James Kirkland? Brizel’s Thoughts By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Light middleweight boxer James ‘Mandingo’ Kirkland has seemingly vanished from the boxing scene for over 13 months after his ten round disqualification win over Carlos ‘King’ Molina. Meanwhile, Carlos Molina, the man he beat, got over […]
Taps For Caimerino, Super Featherweight Carmelo Negron Dies at Age 53 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Chicago, IL (May 11th, 2013)– Hard hitting Puerto Rican Super Featherweight Carmelo ‘Caimerino’ Negron, who won the first 17 bouts of his career, including 10 bouts at Madison Square Garden at the Felt Forum […]
Hamid Mateen, Hard Luck Light Heavyweight Taking On All Comers By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Correspondent Without a promoter in your corner who sponsors you and moves you, it’s hard for a talented and hard working fighter to actually win a fight he actually wins. This is because the house always […]
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