Part VII of this incredible interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson continues. By Boxing Reporter and Writer Chris Cercola In part VI Ivan dealt with the 1st Gatti fight. In this next part he talks about his 2nd Gatti fight plus so much more! Another thing, I want to go back to the fighters nowadays, a […]
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Kendall “Rated “R” Holt vs. Tim “Pit Bull” Coleman Recap
Keep The Puppies on the Porch! By: Tommy Dangerously, MMA & Boxing Reporter March 16th, 2012 at the Morongo Casino & Resorts in Cabazon, Ca ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Main Event Kendall “Rated “R” Holt fought Tim “Pit Bull” Coleman. In this much anticipated fight both had trouble finding trainers to work their respective corners so […]
Robbery by Scorecards-Corruption or Human Error?
Robbery by Scorecards-Corruption or Human Error? By UK Boxing Writer Jon Campbell Boxing as a sport has historically carried a reputation of a sport not too far from corruption, powerful people (not excluding the mafia) buying judges in order for the fighter they endorse to be ensured victory. Even in contemporary times where the sport […]
Real Steele – The Meldrick Taylor vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Affair
Real Steele – The MeldrickTaylor vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Affair By: José A. Maldonado, MFA Two seconds. What can you do in two seconds? By the time you finish this sentence, two seconds will have already passed. In fact, it probably took less time for your computer to load this page. Take a look around […]
Ivan Robinson Part VI – The 1st Gatti fight
Part VI of this incredible interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson continues. By Boxing Reporter and Writer Chris Cercola We were back in a tough situation again, who were we gonna fight? We needed to fight a name, and we need to fight a champion or somebody good, and somebody they gonna look at and figure […]
The Hottest Weight Divisions Today
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 […]
Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Recap
Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Recap By: Boxing Reporter, Chris Cercola Some would call it a fearless move, but Orlando Salido looks at it as a non-issue. Just give the man a ring and an opponent and he’ll take it from there. And so, the ring was built, and the opponent provided, the […]
“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part V
“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part V By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola Part V is here. The Ivan Robinson chronicles continue. The “Mighty” one elaborates upon his prodigious career as he touches on his incredible work ethic, his hight with Israel Cardona, and his proposed fight with Shane Mosley that never materialized. Enjoy! I’m […]
Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Repeat or Redemption
Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Repeat or Redemption By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola When Juan Manuel Lopez fought Orlando Salido on April 16, 2011, this fight was supposed to draw comparisons, and a hard fought win for Juan Manuel Lopez over the tough, hard charging, former I.B.F. Featherweight Champion, Orlando Salido. […]
Interview with John “The Iceman” Scully
“The wait in the dressing room before a boxing match – that last hour – could be enough to strip a man that never boxed before of whatever pride, desire and heart he thought he had.” – John Scully, April 2002 Interview with John “The Iceman” Scully By: Tommy Dangerously, MMA & Boxing Reporter This is your […]
“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part IV
“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part IV By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola The Ivan Robinson chronicles continue as the “Mighty” one discusses his father’s absence whenever he fought the South African, Philip Holiday and his thoughts on trainer Tommy Brooks as his main trainer for this fight for the IBF Lightweight Title. There was a […]
Part III Interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson
“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part III By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola The Ivan Robinson chroniclescontinue with part 3 of his tremendous interview. Ivan continues to give the boxing fans a wealth of information as he discusses his pro debut, fighting at the legendary “Blue Horizon,” the surgery that he underwent after he fought […]
Part 2 Interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson
In part II of the interview series with”Mighty” Ivan Robinson, the former amateur standout goes into detail regarding his career before he turned pro, the three fights with Oscar De La Hoya, and some of the fighters that he admired. “Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part II By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola I […]
Catching up with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson Part 1
Chris Cercola of Real Combat Media had the opportunity to speak with Philadelphia legend, “Mighty” Ivan Robinson. Ivan opened up and spoke at tremendous length about his upbringing, amateur career, his legendary fights with Arturo Gatti, and so much more. This interview is so long it will be broken up into several parts. “Mighty” […]
UFC on FX 2: Recap
UFC on FX 2: Recap By: MMA Writer Mike Alexander If there is one thing the UFC knows how to do, it’s putting on fantastic free cards. The UFC made it’s way back to Australia yesterday night and put on a good show for all the Aussies. This card is a historic […]
Afolabi Stops Brudov, Awaits Huck’s Decision
Afolabi Stops Brudov, Awaits Huck’s Decision By: Boxing Writer José A. Maldonado, MFA ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany – Ola Afolabi took care of business in an interim WBO bout, stopping his Russian opponent Valery Brudov in cruiserweight action this Saturday. The Brit, known as Kryptonite and residing in Los Angeles, dominated the fight, dropping Brudov […]
The Story of a King Chicago’s David “King” Estrada Interview
The Story of a King By: Tommy Dangerously March 1st, 2012 “King” David Estrada boasts a record of record 25-6 (16) Kos. This tough Chicago native wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but instead came from very humble beginnings. He didn’t have a legendary amateur career to begin with, but what he […]
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 […]
Where Does Marcos Maidana Go From Here?
By: José A. Maldonado, MFA In a highly anticipated matchup, junior welterweights Marcos Maidana, 28, and Devon Alexander, 25, were meeting at 147 to try to make a splash in one of boxing’s most loaded divisions. The winner would no doubt move on to a become a major player in the division while the […]
The Jury is Still Out on Paul Williams
By: José A. Maldonado, MFA This past Saturday, Paul “The Punisher” Williams fought Nobuhiro Ishida in what was his first fight in seven months. Of course, in the sport of boxing, this is hardly considered an extended hiatus, particularly when one considers that top fighters often fight once or twice a year. Williams’ break, however, seemed […]
Real Combat Media’s UFC 144 Preview
Real Combat Media’s UFC 144 Preview By: MMA Writer Michael Alexander *Prelims start at 8:00PM ET, PPV starts at 10:00 PM ET* The UFC makes it’s way back to the Land of the Rising Sun for the first time since UFC 29, as Lightweight Champ Frankie “The Answer” Edgar (14-1-1) takes on number […]
UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Recap
UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Recap By: MMA Writer Mike Alexander I feel bad for all fight fans who were unable to watch the Fuel TV card, as the UFC, once again, put on another amazing free card. In a 29-28 UD victory, Jake Ellenberger has put his name firmly […]
UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger PREVIEW
*Facebook Fights start at 6:20 PM ET. Fuel TV fights start at 8:00 PM ET.* UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger PREVIEW By: MMA Writer Mike Alexander After a week off from putting on fights, the UFC brings us our first Fuel TV card ever, and they could not have picked a […]
YOUNG FIGHTERS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2012 – PART 4
YOUNG FIGHTERS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2012 – PART 4 By: Frank Rivera The next set of fighters are a mix of unknown and known fighters in boxing. Some of these names will sound familiar to some and not so familiar to others. Let’s take a look at these five young fighters […]
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 […]
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 3
Young Fighters To Look Out For In 2012 – Part 3 By: Frank Rivera These next five fighters are still fairly unknown to certain boxing fans, while others might know who they are. The ones you might know, might still have some questions to answer. Let’s take a look at the next sets of […]
Cleto Reyes, The Only Gloves That Should Be Used For World Title Fights.
Cleto Reyes, The Only Gloves That Should Be Used For World Title Fights. By: Robert Massey On the 26th of April 1920 in Mexico City Cleto Reyes Castro was born, this man would go on to produce the greatest boxing gloves the world as ever known. In 1938 Cleto took part in an amateur […]
Cleto Reyes, los guantes Solamente que se debe usar para las peleas de título mundial.
Cleto Reyes, los guantes Solamente que se debe usar para las peleas de título mundial. Por: Robert Massey El 26 de Abril de 1920 en la Ciudad de México DF, Cleto Reyes Castro nació, este hombre iba a producir los mayores guantes de boxeo en el mundo conocido. En 1938 Cleto participó en unapelea y su presentación fue tan bueno que que el público terminólanzando monedas en el piso del anillo, sin embargo los golpesera tan difícil que estaba convencido […]
WBA Calls For A Purse Bid For Gennady Golovkin vs Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam
WBA Calls For A Purse Bid For Gennady Golovkin vs Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam The WBA has called for a purse bid to match up two of it’s title holders in Gennady Golovkin (World Champion) v. Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam (Interim Champion). This bid will be taken place on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at WORLD BOXING […]
Hopkins vs Dawson II on April 28th
Hopkins vs Dawson II on April 28th Photo By: Stephen Dunn The rematch between Bernard Hopkins the WBC and The Rings Light Heavyweight Champion against Chad Dawson in April. The first fight ended in a controversial manner, when Hopkins was shoved by Dawson sending Hopkins to the canvas and landing on his shoulder causing an injury. The ruling was that […]
Real Combat Media Entrevista Con El Perspectivo De Peso Welter Thomas Dulorme
Real Combat Media Entrevista Con El Perspectivo De Peso Welter Thomas Dulorme By: Frank Rivera Recientemente he tenido el placer de hacer algunas preguntas a perspectivos de Puerto Rico, Thomas Dulorme . Thomas Dulorme está creciendo rápidamente a través de la clasificación de peso welter con victorias impresionantes nocautsvicioso. El invicto Puertorriqueño estaba feliz de contestar a nuestra pregunta para nuestros lectores, sus fans y al mundo del boxeo. Real […]
Real Combat Media’s Interview With Puerto Rican Prospect Thomas Dulorme
Real Combat Media’s Interview With Puerto Rican Prospect Thomas Dulorme. By: Frank Rivera Real Combat Media had the pleasure to ask undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Thomas Dulorme some questions over the weekend. Thomas has captured the attention of many boxing fans with his boxing style and power each time he fights. Real Combat Media: First […]

























