Jean Silva overcame a bizarre opening round to submit Jose Miguel Delgado in the third and headline Noche UFC. Full card results, bonuses, and video highlights from Desert Diamond Arena.
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Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title after nearly a year of eye injury complications. Inside the UFC 321 eye poke, the surgeries, his public falling out with Dana White, and Eddie Hearn's role in the saga.
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Dana White, Ryan Garcia, and Golden Boy director Jane Murcia have all offered competing accounts of why Oscar De La Hoya was absent from Ryan Garcia's title defense over Conor Benn. Here's what each side says, and what's still unresolved.
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Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in Two Rounds, Retains WBC Welterweight Title By Real Combat Media Boxing Editorial Staff Las Vegas, Nevada, (September 12th, 2026)–Ryan Garcia needed less than two rounds to make his first WBC welterweight title defense look easy, dropping and stopping Conor Benn in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,855 at […]
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Every fighter made weight for Noche UFC. Full tale-of-the-tape breakdowns, film study, betting odds and the ceremonial weigh-in video for Saturday's Silva vs Delgado-led card at Desert Diamond Arena.
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This section is for all content by Robert Brizel, who is a Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent.
Adama Interview: Golovkin is Afraid of Me! By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Middleweight contender Osumanu Adama of Accra, Ghana, in an exclusive interview with Real Combat Media, discussed his upcoming fight plans. Adama, now fighting out of Joliet, Illinois, will return to the ring in a tune up bout in Lowell, Massachusetts, […]
Shock The Monkey! Peter Manfredo Will Kayo Joe Spina in Rematch By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent In an upcoming March 15, 2013 bout between two fighters promoted by Jimmy Burchfield Sr.’s CES Boxing, former North American Boxing Federation Middleweight and Super Middleweight champion Peter Manfredo Jr., 32, ‘The Pride of Providence’, will […]
Banks Busts His Thumb, Seth Mitchell Rematch Cancelled By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 7th, 2013)–Golden Boy Promotions quick turnaround rematch scheduled between heavyweight contenders Johnathon Banks and Seth Mitchell at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for February 16, 2013, has been cancelled. Banks busted his right thumb in sparring […]
Dmitry Salita Versus Camacho Crossroads Fight Preview By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media correspondent Brooklyn, NY (February 7th, 2013)–Ukrainian born welterweight boxer Dmitry ‘Star of David’ Salita of Brooklyn, New York, 35-1-1, 18 knockouts, age 30, will meet southpaw Hector Camacho Jr., a Puerto Rican born light middleweight out of Orlando, Florida, 54-5-1, 29 knockouts, […]
Osumanu Adama Will Not Fight Proksa, BoxRec Incorrect By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 7, 2013)–A March 29, 2013 scheduled bout posted on BoxRec between world ranked middleweights Osumanu Adama of Ghana, and southpaw Grzegorz Proksa of Poland, scheduled for Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, […]
New Great White Hope: Travis Kauffman Interview By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent In an exclusive interview with Real Combat Media, Reading, Pennsylvania heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman (23-1, 17 knockouts) declared he is the new ‘The Great White Hope’ and will win the heavyweight championship of the world in the foreseeable future. […]
Muhammad Ali Is Alive in Phoenix and in Good Spirits By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Phoenix, Ar (February 6, 2013)–If Muhammad Ali’s wife Lonnie’s final word and photo is the gospel, Muhammad may not be in the best of health, but Muhammad Ali is still alive and in good spirits. The […]
Thomas LaManna On The Rise By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Millville, NY (February 5, 2013)–Nicknamed ‘Cornflake’ because his physique looks more like a cornflake than anything else, Millville, New Jersey middleweight prospect Thomas LaManna, 21, is on rapid rise to contender in the Northeastern United States. LaManna turned pro at age 19 on […]
M-16 Mateen and The Boulevard of Broken Dreams By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent From Michael Dokes to Emmanuel Steward, recently professional boxing lost many of its luminaries, as well as boxers of notoriety. By the time of his death, Ernest M-16 Mateen, a former American and world cruiserweight champion of various belts, […]
Weighing In On Referee Celestino Ruiz and Szpilka-Mollo Controversy By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Chicago, Illinois (February 4th, 2013)–After southpaw Artur Szpilka of Poland cut up an aging Mike Mollo with head butts and elbows in the ring in UIC Pavillion in Chicago, Illinois, on ESPN Friday night fights, my big question is […]
Tony Ayala Jr. To Be Released By April 2014 By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent The Baby Bull AKA middleweight boxer Tony ‘El Torito’ Ayala Jr., is scheduled to be released from prison soon. According to the Texas Department of Justice, Ayala projected release date is no later than April 27, 2014, from Sanders […]
Virginia Police Officer To Fight For NABA Title By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 5, 2013)–In a stunning turn of events caused by a late injury to light heavyweight prospect Dennis Hasson, southpaw super middleweight and light heavyweight prospect Frankie ‘Freight Train’ Filippone, a Norfolk Virginia police officer highlighted in […]
The Man in the Middle By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent One of the finest boxing referees in the world today to return is Ron Lipton. A disciplined athlete, Lipton’s superb physical condition is probably the finest of any referee in the ring, a serious work and workout ethic other referees should imitate and […]
Omar Henry Had a Dream By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 3rd, 2013)–The late boxing prospect Omar ‘O.’ Henry (not to be confused with the late writer O. Henry), real name Omar Henry (1987-2013) was an American professional boxer of African American and Puerto Rican descent who died on […]
Silver Boy Rodriguez is Back in The Mix By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 2, 2013)–New York City southpaw Jose Angel ‘Silver Boy’ remains of the most talented middleweight boxers in the business. Rumor has it he was inactive for 27 months because nobody wanted to fight him after he […]
Carrasquillo Win Sets Up Douglin Rematch By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 2, 2013)–Hard hitting Doel ‘Amish Boy’ Carrasquillo scored a unanimous six round decision win over veteran Dennis Sharpe in the opening bout of a six bout card at the Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn on January 31, 2013, […]
Magic Man Malignaggi-Marcos Rene Maidana Dream Fight By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (February 2, 2013)–“I want Maidana!” stated Paulie ‘Magic Man’ Maliganggi at ringside to Real Combat Media. Paulie is referring to Marcos Rene Maidana, 29, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a veteran of ten WBA and WBC title bouts […]
Communication in Boxing By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Boxing today is not like boxing of yesterday. Gone are the days of radio commentators describing boxing events blow by blow, and reporters sending telegrams. Gone is the huge boom microphone lowered from above the center of the ring in major boxing contests. The […]
DeMarco Wins Decision at Hilton Staten Island By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent-Ringside New York, NY (February 1, 2013)–In the main event and bout of the night of a six bout card promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions at the Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn, Cohen’s second annual card, Staten Island lightweight and popular local […]
According to promoter Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions, “We love being at the Staten Island Hilton. It is a great crowd and great atmosphere. We expect another sellout.” The Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn venue can accommodate 1200 fans seated, with additional standing room spots for latecomers.” Popular local lightweight ‘Little Nicky’ […]
Danger! Doel Carrasquillo Added to Staten Island Card By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY(January 31, 2013)–Well known welterweight ringer Doel ‘The Amish Guy’ Carrasquillo of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a veteran ringer of 40 professional bouts, 16-23-1. 14 knockouts, who will step in at the last minute and fight anyone, will fight […]
Wild Weigh-In Stare Down by Bryant And Ganglemi! By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January 31, 2012) Every boxing fan likes a good press conference and in the ring stare down. At the official weigh-in proceedings of the New York State Athletic Commission on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, for Greg Cohen […]
Teon Kennedy’s Rough Road Ahead By: Robert Brizel *Photo copyright Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media, All Rights Reserved. Philadephia, PA( January 30th, 2013)–Teon Kennedy began his career unbeaten in 18 professional bouts, a winner of four consecutive United States Boxing Association title bouts. Kennedy scored a tenth round TKO at 1:52 over Francisco Rodriguez in […]
Alexis Arguello Jr. and Sr. Lost Souls By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel New York, NY (January 30,2013)–Not too long ago, I ran into Alexis Arguello Jr. at a boxing event in New York City, who works in New York City in the media industry, and was talking to him about […]
Little Nicky DeMarco To Fight Staten Island Main Event By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Local Staten Island New York hero and lightweight favorite Nick ‘Little Nicky’ DeMarco will fight the main event of a finalized six bout card at the Staten Island Hilton on Thursday, January 31, 2012, announced by Greg Cohen […]
Staten Island Greg Cohen Fight Card Preview By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Staten Island, NY (January 29th, 2013)–Greg Cohen Promotions present an exciting nine bout card of professional boxing at the Staten Island Hilton on Thursday evening, January 31, 2013, featuring the main event bout between Greg Cohen southpaw middleweight prospect Denis Douglin […]
Cuban Boxer Florentino Fernandez Dies at 76 By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January, 29, 2013)–Born in Santiago de Cuba, he was nicknamed ‘The Ox’. Though he never won a world title, from 1956 to 1972, Cuban middleweight and light heavyweight Florentino Fernandez had a career […]
Amir Mansour Back on Heavyweight Track By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (Undefeated 17-0 heavyweight contender Amir Mansour continues to rise through the ranks. Problem is, While Mansour, now age 40, continues to knock out opponents, Mansour has continued to go in and out of jail. Hopefully with his latest comeback […]
Chop Chop Corley TKOs Danny Garcia, Judah Fight Postponed By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January 28th, 2013)–Former World Boxing Organization Junior Welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley, who won the NABF Light Welterweight title by decisioning unbeaten Gabriel Tito Bracero over ten rounds, and who stopped 23-1 Paul McCloskey in the […]
Awinongya Reality Show and N’Jikam in Works By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent REAL COMBAT MEDIA EXCLUSIVE Best Trainer Joseph Awinongya in YouTube, Will County Boxing Gym http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXxpZaTCtDk Chicago area boxing trainer Joseph Awinongya, best known as the trainer of USBA Middleweight champion and world contender Osumanu Adama of […]
Speaking of Zab Judah, I Remember Paris By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent ZAB JUDAH’S TWITTER: ZAB JUDAH 5x Champ!@SUPERJUDAH Listen punk be a man and take this ass whipping I got for you on feb 9, @DannySwift and stop trying to back out punk boy #Garciagirls Wow @DannySwift you backing out […]
Tito Serrano’s Career is in Tatters By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January 27th, 2013)–At age 23, the career of once highly touted light welterweight prospect Raymond ‘Tito’ Serrano is in tatters. After winning 18 consecutive fights from the start of his career in 2007 through 2012, Serrano has his last […]
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