By: Callum Meads Hull, UK (January 2nd, 2013) – As the New Year begins, we look back on what was an action packed year of British Boxing. As is the case every year, there are moments that British boxing fans will remember for a long time, and some moments that we will all be looking […]
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Robert Brizel’s Boxing Predictions for 2013
12 Boxing Predictions For 2013 By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent Here are the 12 top boxing predictions for the 2013 professional boxing year ahead: Prediction Number One: With the departure of retiring Larry Merchant, and the passage of Emanuel Steward, Harold Lederman will become the principal television boxing commentator for Home Box […]
Real Combat Media Radio’s “2012 Comeback Boxer of the Year”
Real Combat Media Radio’s “2012 Comeback Boxer of the Year” DEVON ALEXANDER CARL FROCH DANIEL PONCE DELEON ARTHUR ABRAHAM DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER: www.realcombatmedia.com/rcm-stop-world-hunger LEARN HOW TO FIGHT, WORKOUT & IMPROVE ENDURANCE: RCM MMA & BOXING STORE We are always looking for new talent for the fastest […]
Real Combat Media Radio Awards “2012 Boxing Upset of the Year”
2012 Boxing Upset of the Year Sony Boy Jaro vs Pongsaklek Wongjongkam Randall Bailey vs. Mike Jones Josesito Lopez KO 9 Victor Ortiz Danny Garcia KO 4 Amir Khan DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER: www.realcombatmedia.com/rcm-stop-world-hunger LEARN HOW TO FIGHT, WORKOUT & IMPROVE ENDURANCE: RCM MMA & BOXING […]
VOTE FOR REAL COMBAT MEDIA RADIO’S BOXING “BREAKOUT PROSPECT OF 2012”
REAL COMBAT MEDIA RADIO’S BOXING “BREAKOUT PROSPECT OF 2012” KEITH THURMAN GARY RUSSELL JR. JOSE BENAVIDES DEONTAY WILDER GEORGE GROVES JAYSON VELEZ DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER: www.realcombatmedia.com/rcm-stop-world-hunger LEARN HOW TO FIGHT, WORKOUT & IMPROVE ENDURANCE: RCM MMA & BOXING STORE We are always looking for […]
2012 REAL COMBAT MEDIA RADIO “BOXING KO OF THE YEAR”
2012 RCM RADIO “BOXING KO OF THE YEAR” CANDIDATES Mikkel Kessler vs. Allen Green Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao Danny Garcia vs. Erik Morales 2 Denis Lebedev vs. Santander Silgado Gary Russell Jr. vs. Roberto Castenada DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER: www.realcombatmedia.com/rcm-stop-world-hunger LEARN HOW TO […]
Road Warrior Got Lost in the Land of a Grove
Road Warrior Got Lost in the Land of a Grove By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent London, UK– ( December 16, 2012) At the press conference the day before his bout with George Groves, Glen ‘The Road Warrior” Johnson stated he hoped for a rematch with Bernard Hopkins after defeating British super middleweight prospect […]
Nick Bellafatto’s Complete Ringside Recap of Showtime Khan vs. Molina Event
Nick Bellafatto’s Complete Ringside Recap of HBO Khan vs. Molina Event Khan dominates, prompts Molina corner to surrender By Nick Bellafatto– Ringside Los Angeles, CA (December, 16, 2012)– With former unified titlist Amir “King” Khan (27-3, 18 KO’s) getting back to what works, that being to box at range behind a sharp jab, he would […]
Khan looking to rebound against upset minded Molina
Khan looking to rebound against upset minded Molina By Nick Bellafatto Los Angeles,CA (December 15, 2012)– On the heels of dropping two of his last three bouts, one a controversial split decision loss to Lamont Peterson, and the other a devastating knockout defeat suffered at the hands of Ring Magazine Champion Danny Garcia, Amir “King” Khan (26-3, […]
Road Warrior Glen Johnson vs. 15-0 George Groves Fight Preview
Road Warrior Glen Johnson vs. 15-0 George Groves Fight Preview By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent London, UK (December 15th, 2012)– At age 43, former IBF-IBO-IBA World Light Heavyweight champion Glen ‘The Road Warrior’ Johnson announced his retirement on ESPN Friday night fights after losing a ten round unanimous decision to Andrzej Fofara on […]
Amir Khan V Carlos Molina Preview
Amir Khan V Carlos Molina Preview By: Callum Meads Hull, UK (Friday 14th September) – On Saturday 15th December, Amir Khan is on the comeback trail once again. The British fighter is back with a new trainer, and what we hope to be a new, more conservative fighting style. Khan will face unbeaten Carlos Molina […]
RCMGreece Boxing/MMA: Amir Khan Behind the Ropes
Title:RCMGreece Boxing/MMA: Amir Khan Behind the Ropes By: Dimitris Papazoglou Amir Khan will face Molina on Dec. 15. DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate We are always looking for new talent for the fastest growing US and UK based, Combat website. We have openings for the following positions – Internet Sales Advertising, Boxing […]
Whatever happened to Sergio Martinez’s Trainer Gabriel Sarmiento?
Whatever happened to Martinez Trainer Gabriel Sarmiento? By Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Correspondent *Photo Copyright Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media, All Rights Reserved New York, NY (December 6th, 2012)–Sergio Gabriel Martinez may be universally recognized as the Middleweight champion of the world, but for much of his career, a mysterious man with sunglasses […]
Yafai to face Spanish Champion on December 8th bill
YAFAI TO FACE SPANISH CHAMP ON DECEMBER 8 Bantamweight star boxes Jorge Perez at London Olympia Hull, UK- (December 6, 2012) – Kal Yafai will face Spanish bantamweight champion Jorge Perez on the Betfair ‘Christmas Cracker’ bill on December 8 at the London Olympia. The 2008 Beijing Olympian has thrived in the pro ranks […]
Irish Seanie Monaghan is on the Rise
Irish Seanie Monaghan is on the Rise By Robert Brizel, Ring Combat Media Correspondent This past October 2012 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, Lou DiBella fighter Irish Seanie Monaghan successfully defended his World Boxing Council Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title with a ten round unanimous decision over rough tough experienced Pennsylvania trial […]
SERGIO “MARAVILLA” MARTINEZ’ vs.MARTIN MURRAY
PRESS RELEASE ARGENTIAN PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION SERGIO “MARAVILLA” MARTINEZ’ UPCOMING FIGHT New York, NY / Buenos Aires, Argentina (12/4/12) – It was officially announced last week that WBC Middleweight Champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (50-2-2, 28KO’s), who will be presented with his new belt this week at the WBC Convention in Cancun, will […]
WBA NABA Champ Dorin Spivey Challenges Ricky Burns and Richard Abril
WBA NABA Champ Dorin Spivey Challenges Ricky Burns and Richard Abril By: Robert Brizel *Photo copyright: Robert Brizel,Real Combat Media, All Rights Reserved World Boxing Association number eight world lightweight contender Dorin Spivey, the current North American Boxing Association Lightweight champion, issued a challenge to WBO Lightweight champion Ricky Burns […]
British Heavyweight Boxing Recap – Price V Fury?
British Heavyweight Boxing Recap – Price V Fury? By: Callum Meads The British boxing scene witnessed what can only be described as an unsurprising, and slightly lackluster couple of nights. Although both David Price and Tyson Fury were victorious, neither of them was challenged and neither stole the show. You can say however, that this […]
Fighter Quotes of Note Cage Contender ‘Fight Stars’
CAGE CONTENDER FIGHT STARS £10,000 Battle: 8 MMA Fighters – 1 Title – 1 Night Liverpool Olympia, UK ● Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 Fighter Quotes of NoteCage Contender ‘Fight Stars’ Saturday in Liverpool, England LIVERPOOL, England (November 29, 2012) – Below find fighter quotes of notes from four of the participants from Saturday’s £10,000 “Cage […]
Wealth TV Upcoming Fight Schedule
These Cant-Miss fights can be seen on WealthTV nationally on Verizon FiOS TV channel 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country as well as on line viewing on numerous connected devices and via www.wealthtv.com. About WealthTV WealthTV is the […]
British Heavyweight Boxing Preview – Tyson Fury and David Price
British Heavyweight Boxing Preview – Tyson Fury and David Price By: Callum Meads On Friday 30th November the British public are set to see the two best heavyweight prospects in the country fight it out on the same night. Questions will be asked, and parallels will be drawn, but will these two contests pave the […]
AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT KEVIN JOHNSON PREPARES TO BRING THE WORLD TITLE BACK TO AMERICA
AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT KEVIN JOHNSON PREPARES TO BRING THE WORLD TITLE BACK TO AMERICA Proven American Veteran Heavyweight Kevin Johnson to Battle Undefeated Tyson Fury in WBC Heavyweight World Title Eliminator Live on WealthTV FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO (November 27, 2012)— American heavyweight boxing fans that have been waiting for a legitimate heavyweight […]
Real Combat Media UK MMA: Cage Contender Fight Stars
CAGE CONTENDER FIGHT STARS £10,000 Battle: 8 MMA Fighters – 1 Title – 1 Night Liverpool Olympia, UK ● Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 Draw announced for wide open Cage Contender ‘Fight Stars’ Lightweight Tournament Saturday at Liverpool Olympia LIVERPOOL, England (November 27, 2012) – The withdrawal of UFC veteran Andre Winner due to a rib […]
Real Combat Media UK MMA: BAMMA 11 this weekend
Real Combat Media UK MMA: BAMMA 11 this weekend Nia, Birmingham– Tom Breese (5-0) meets Warren Kee (7-1-1) for the promotion’s British welterweight title while Dale Hardiman (9-3) takes on Steve Ray (11-3) for the British lightweight belt. The main event on the card is a middleweight bout between UFC vet Xavier FoupaPokam (22-18) and BAMMA […]
Ricky Hatton’s comeback is ruined by Vyacheslav Senchenko
Ricky Hatton’s comeback is ruined by Vyacheslav Senchenko By: Jon Campbell UK Correspondent Manchester, UK– Tonight was a very tough night to be from Manchester. A very disappointing night in which Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton’s red carpet comeback to the sport literally ended in tears following a 9th round body shot by former world champion Vyaschelav […]
Hatton’s Comeback Fight: Has He Still Got It?
By: Jon Campbell Ricky Hatton’s Comeback Fight: Has He Still Got It? The time has come; on November 24th in The Manchester Arena, Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton (45-2) will finally return to the ring to take on the awkward Ukranian Vyaschlav Senchenko (32-1). As a Manchester native myself it brings me great pleasure and excitement […]
RICKY HATTON Vs VYACHESLAV SENCHENKO PRESS CONFERENCE
DONATE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY : www.redcross.org/donate We are always looking for new talent for the fastest growing US and UK based, Combat website. We have openings for the following positions – Internet Sales Advertising, Boxing Correspondents, MMA Correspondents and voluntary Radio Correspondents. There are also plenty of advertising and sponsorship opportunities available on our […]
RCM UK MMA: CAGE CONTENDER FIGHT STARS
CAGE CONTENDER FIGHT STARS £10,000 Battle: 8 MMA Fighters – 1 Title – 1 Night Liverpool Olympia, UK ● Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 Andre Winner the favourite in Inaugural ‘Fight Stars’ Lightweight Tournament Dec. 1 at Liverpool Olympia Andre Winner LIVERPOOL, England (November 18, 2012) — Aptly-named UFC veteran Andre Winner is the favourite […]
Kell Brook V Devon Alexander – IBF World Title Fight
Kell Brook V Devon Alexander – IBF World Title Fight By: Callum Meads Hull, UK -January 19th is the date confirmed for the IBF world title clash between British fighter Kell Brook and St Louis fighter Devon Alexander, a fight which provides a legitimate world title shot for Kell Brook. Brook pushed himself into the […]
Ricky Hatton comeback bout available to more fans than ever before and free to troops serving abroad
Ricky Hatton comeback bout available to more fans than ever before and free to troops serving abroad Ricky Hatton has ensured more fans than ever before will be able to watch his comeback bout against Vyacheslav Senchenko on November 24, by confirming the fight will be broadcast across three television platforms and in selected […]
Wheeled Warriors (Rules-Weight Classes-Regulations)
Wheeled Warriors (Rules-Weight Classes-Regulations) By: Col Wood *Photo Credit- Pattee Mak The designated limits for five different weight classes in mixed martial arts & Boxing. WEIGHT CLASSES Weight Class Name Upper Limit in lbs Equivalent in KG Flyweight 125 lb 57 kg Flyweight 135 lb 62 kg Lightweight 145 lb 66 kg Lightweight 155 lb […]
Scott Harrison has been sentenced to 4 years in prison
Scott Harrison has been sentenced to 4 years in prison By: Craig Johns Scottish former world champion Scott Harrison has been sentenced to four years in a Spanish prison following an assault at a brothel. The incident occurred close to Malaga in 2007, where it is […]































