The Hottest Weight Divisions Today By: Boxing Writer José A. Maldonado, MFA In a boxing community so obsessed with Pound for Pound discussions and matchups, one has to wonder: what weight divisions are the most compelling? Where can we find not only dynamic personalities and storylines but, above all, the best, most competitive matchups? After […]
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Manny Pacquiao faces tax charges in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP)—Philippine tax officials have filed a criminal complaint against boxing champion and lawmaker Manny Pacquiao for failure to submit documents to investigators looking into his tax returns. Prosecutors will now decide if there is enough evidence to bring the case to court, where Pacquiao could face up to two years in jail […]
5 Reasons to Believe Timothy Bradley Can Pull the Upset
5 Reasons to Believe Timothy Bradley Can Pull the Upset By: José A. Maldonado, MFA Boxing’s Consolation Prize. The Manny Pacquiao Sweepstakes. The Sparring Session. Manny Pacquiao’s next bout has been called everything except a highly anticipated fight. That is because on June 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, undefeated junior […]
RCM BREAKING NEWS: Manny Pacquiao agrees on a deal against Tim Bradley for June 9th
Bradley vs Pacquiao Set For June 9th By: Team Real Combat Media Boxing Top Rank has announced today that WBO Junior Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley will be Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent on June 9th at the MGM grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. “From our end, the fight is done,” Koncz said. “I just got off […]
Cotto vs Mayweather Set For May 5th
Cotto vs Mayweather Set For May 5th By: Frank Rivera The wait is finally over, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has finally announced WBA Super Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto as his next opponent on May 5, 2012 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The past few weeks has been a, whose fighting who in boxing. […]
Ken Hershman, HBO’s New Head Of Boxing Programming
Ken Hershman, HBO’s New Head Of Boxing Programming By: Real Combat Media HOB’s newest addition to it’s boxing program, Ken Hershman has a few different idea’s then what his predecessor, Ross Greenburg when he was running HBO Boxing. Hershman would like to see a co-promotions with boxing’s two biggest promotional companies, Top Rank and […]
Meet ‘Team Money Mayweather’s’ Newest Future Star From The UK – Fes Batista.
Meet ‘Team Money Mayweather’s’ Newest Future Star From The UK – Fes Batista. By: Jai Singh Meet ‘Team Money Mayweather’s’ newest signee from the UK – Fes Batista. Pound for pound boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather and his team live by the motto ‘We Make Champions’ – and they may have found […]
Rios v Gamboa in April, Marquez v Peterson In May, Pacquiao v Bradley In June???
Rios v Gamboa in April, Marquez v Peterson In May, Pacquiao v Bradley In June??? Could It Be True? By: Real Combat Media The L.A. Times is reporting that Top Rank C.E.O. Bob Arum is in negotiations with three of his fighters and Lamont Peterson. Arum apparently has a preliminary deal set in place for a […]
Real Combat Media’s Interview With Newly Crowned NABF Titlist, DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley
By: Boxing Writer Scott Canipe “RCM: What will it take to beat a Floyd Mayweather? DC: Let me tell you this, there are ways to beat him but you need more than 12 rounds (laughing). There are certain spots where you have to hit Floyd to stop him from doing what he does best.” Real […]
Could Cotto vs Mayweather Jr. Happen On May 5th?
Could Cotto vs Mayweather Jr. Happen On May 5th? By: Frank Rivera Miguel Cotto will be making an announcement pertaining too who his next opponent might be. Speculation is that WBC Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be that opponent and that the fight will take place on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The […]
Who Is Fighting Who Now?
Who Is Fighting Who Now? By: Frank Rivera It appears that there is a new member in the merry-go-round of who is going to fight who this year. Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao were in”talks” to finally make this long awaited fight happen but as usual nothing has happened so far or […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 2
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 2 By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera It is unfortunate to hear some so called boxing fans actually say, “Boxing is going to die off once Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao retire from the sport of boxing”. I am here to tell […]
Catching Up With Randall Bailey By Carl J. Hewitt
Catching Up With Randall Bailey Miami, Fl By: Boxing Writer Carl J. Hewitt, Bronx, NY Former WBO Junior Welterweight champion Randall ‘The Knockout King’ Bailey and Philly’s Mike Jones are tentatively scheduled to meet for the IBF Welterweight belt in either March or April, even though a definite date and venue have yet to be nailed […]
Jóvenes combatientes Para tener en cuenta en 2012 – Parte 1
Combatientes Para Tener En Cuenta En 2012 – Parte 1 Por: Escritores de Boxeo Ha habido un montón de hablar de Floyd Mayweather Jr. y la saga en curso con Manny Pacquiao y su promotor Bob Arum. Pensé que sería bueno para dar a los fanáticos del boxeo un poco de descanso de todo el […]
INTERVIEW WITH GREAT BRITAINS OLYMPIC BOXING CAPTAIN TOM STALKER
INTERVIEW WITH GREAT BRITAINS OLYMPIC BOXING CAPTAIN TOM STALKER. By U.K. Boxing Writer ROBERT MASSEY Tom was born on the 30th of June 1984 making him the oldest member of the squad and hales from Liverpool, Merseyside. He’s one of Britain’s best gold medal hopes at this year’s Olympic Games and is ranked No1 […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 1
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012- Part 1 By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera There has been plenty of talk of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the on going saga with Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum. I figured it would be nice to give the boxing fans a little break from all […]
Manny Pacquiao Places Ball In Floyd Mayweather Jr. Court.
Manny Pacquiao Places Ball In Floyd Mayweather Jr. Court. By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera On January 12, 2012 Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao released a statement on his Official Website www.mp8.ph, regarding a possible upcoming mega fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. This is what the Filipino Congressmen/P4P Champion had to say: “To all of my fans…Mayweather just needs to agree […]
RCM.COM FIGHT OF THE YEAR: ANDRE BERTO VS VICTOR ORTIZ
REALCOMBATMEDIA.COM FIGHT OF THE YEAR: ANDRE BERTO VS VICTOR ORTIZ By: Boxing Writer Tony Stewart April 16, 2011 boxing showcased two of its brightest stars, Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz, in what became one of the most exciting championship fights in recent memory, quite simply this was war. Two guys throwing caution to […]
REALCOMBATMEDIA.COM KO OF THE YEAR: NONITO DONAIRE
REALCOMBATMEDIA.COM KO OF THE YEAR: NONITO DONAIRE By: Boxing Writer Adam Millican Boxing will always be the ‘sweet science’ but nothing creates excitement like a vicious knockout. The 2011 Knockout of the Year as selected by the RealCombatMedia.com writing staff is Nonito Donaire KO2 Fernando Montiel. The two faced off in February of 2011 at […]
ARUM TO MEET WITH PACQUIAO IN THE PHILIPPINES TO DISCUSS FUTURE OPPONENTS
ARUM TO MEET WITH PACQUIAO By: Boxing Writer Frank Rivera Later this month promoter Bob Arum will be flying out to the Philippines to meet with boxing superstar and The Ring Magazine Champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38), to discuss his next opponent. The list of potential opponents to chose from will be WBA […]
SWEET SCIENCE 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW
Sweet Science 2011 Year in Review BY: BOXING WRITER ADAM MILLICAN The year of 2011 was a mixed bag for the sweet science. Although some of the bigger events of the year let fans down there were also some very exciting bouts. This article takes a look back at […]
WHAT IS NEXT COTTO ?
WHAT IS NEXT FOR COTTO? By: Frank Rivera Photo: Chris Farina WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Miguel A. Cotto (37-2, 30 KO’s)has plenty to be happy about this Christmas. He was able to avenge his first defeat to Antonio Margarito on December 3rd in Madison […]
COTTO SCORES A TKO WIN OVER MARGARITO IN THE 10TH
COTTO SCORES A TKO OVER MARGARITO IN THE 10TH By: FRANK RIVERA Dec 4, 2011 Tonight in Madison Square Garden Miguel Cotto (37-2-0, 30 KO’s) faced his rival Antonio Margarito (38-8-0, 27 KO’s) for the WBA Super Welterweight Championship. There is no doubt that there is bad blood between these two combatants […]
COTTO VS. MARGARITO HBO FACEOFF
MIGUEL COTTO VS ANTONIO MARGARITO 2 “La Batalla; The Battle”
FRANK RIVERA On December 3rd two warriors are going to enter Madison Square Garden to fight for the WBA Super Welterweight Title. Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito are not just fighting for the title, but also for honor, respect, vengeance and retribution. Top Rank is promoting this fight as “Two sworn enemies” that will collide […]











