Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga Preview: Tale of the Tape, Full Undercard and Fight Week Videos Ahead of Joshua’s Return in Jeddah By Real Combat Media Boxing Editorial Staff Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, (July 23rd, 2026)–Anthony Joshua makes his long-awaited return to the ring Saturday night at the Jeddah Superdome, taking on unbeaten Albanian puncher Kristian […]
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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn had to be separated by security and Dana White during a heated first press conference for their September 12 WBC welterweight title fight.
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Diego Pacheco stopped Immanuwel Aleem in the 11th round Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park to retain his WBC Silver and WBO International super middleweight titles.
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UFC Oklahoma City Recap: Dricus Du Plessis Dominates Kamaru Usman in Triumphant Return By Real Combat Media MMA Editorial Staff Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, (July 18th, 2026)–The Octagon touched down in Oklahoma City for the first time in nearly a decade on Saturday, and Dricus Du Plessis made sure the milestone card ended with him […]
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Diego Pacheco vs. Immanuwel Aleem Preview: Undefeated Champion Puts Titles on the Line in Carson By Real Combat Media Boxing Editorial Staff Carson, California, USA, (July 18th, 2026)–Diego Pacheco defends his WBC Silver and WBO International super middleweight titles against Immanuwel Aleem on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park, live on DAZN as part of […]
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This section is for all content by Robert Brizel, who is a Real Combat Media Head Boxing Correspondent.
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 […]
Lucas Matthysse Blows Away Mike Dallas in First Round By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Pheonix, AR( January 27, 2013)– The man that’s making the biggest statement in this (the 140 pound) division is Lucas Matthysse,” noted Showtime commentator Al Bernstein. In the Showtime televised main event at Hard Rock Hotel and […]
Brian Vera Shocks Dzinziruk in Tenth, Retains WBO NABO By:Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Hunington, NY (January 26th, 2013)– In a shocking ending, Brian ‘The Warrior’ Vera finished off former World Light Middleweight champion Serhiy Dzinziruk, landing numerous head punches on Dzinziruk after trapping him in a corner, and sending the beaten challenger […]
Great Buddy McGirt For Hall of Fame By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent YouTube Video Tribute to Buddy McGirt http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=456&cat=boxer Perhaps the best all around fighter and trainer the ring has ever produced is James ‘Buddy’ McGirt. While you do not hear his name mentioned as much as Freddie Roach, Buddy has remained a […]
Whatever Happened To The Fan Man Parachute Guy? By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Media called him ‘Fan Man’. His real name: James Jarrett Miller. On November 6, 1993, the world famous stunt parachutist parachuted onto the ring apron during round 7 of the Evander Holyfield versus Riddick Bowe World Heavyweight title bout […]
Meet Donnie Davis, The Boxing Wizard of Oz By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Here is a true boxing story you will absolutely love. First, let me state whenever I cover a boxing card, I love to be on my feet, writing and taking pictures, meeting and greeting people, circulating and keeping […]
The Boxing Que is on The Rise By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent *Photo Credit: Robert Brizel New York, NY (January 24, 2013)– DiBella Entertainment has a fine young middleweight prospect in rapid rise into the middleweight ranks. Lamar Russ, known by his unusual nickname ‘The Boxing Que’, has disposed of his first 12 […]
Ex-Champ Yuri Foreman Wins Comeback By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY ( January, 24th, 2013)–With a hungry heart and a healed right knee, former World Boxing Association Light Middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, 32, made a successful comeback after a 22 month layoff in the co-main event of a nine bout card […]
Here’s To Referees in 2013 By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January 22, 2013)–Ricardo Vera, David Franciosi, and Steve Smoger are among my favorite referees in the professional boxing game today. As we all know, not all fighters make it out of the ring after they enter it. As a sports […]
Iran Barkley, Blade in the Game By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent There’s an old song by the late Dan Fogelberg called ‘Leader of the Band’ which goes, “The leader of the band is tired, and his eyes are growing old, but his blood runs through my instrument, and his song is in […]
Anderson Wins Battle, Lartey Wins War in Newark By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Newark, NJ (January, 20 2013)–Welterweight Michael ‘Slick’ Anderson of Newark won the battle and answered every question about whether or not he was a world class ten round fighter in the main event of a seven bout card at […]
What if Rocky Marciano Kept Fighting in 1955? By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January 19, 2013)– On April 27, 1956, Rocky Marciano announced his retirement from the ring at age 32, seven months after his last appearance, a ninth round knockout of the then light heavyweight champion, Archie Moore, at […]
Monte Two Gunz Barrett, Hot and Cold Heavyweight By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent New York, NY (January 19th, 2013)–During the years I have known Monte Barrett, as both a fighter and a friend, Monte became a heavyweight who underwent a unique transformation. Monte changed from top contender to a heavyweight gatekeeper whose motivation […]
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