On Friday, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of boxer Austin Trout in his lawsuit against the WBO.
UPDATED: A statement from Trout’s attorney, Miguel J. Ortega-Nuñez
“The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has afforded boxers the opportunity to be heard by a fair finder of fact and law. This decision should send a message everywhere in the boxing industry: the Muhammad Ali Act will not bend to particular interests. Any and all boxers having a claim under the Muhammad Ali Act shall be heard by an impartial forum. This is, indeed, a great victory for Mr. Trout and boxing in general. However, there is still a very long road ahead in order to bring the Muhammad Ali Act to its full potential. We will make our part of the job, by prosecuting this case until justice is done to Mr. Trout, who’s claim exemplifies exactly why the Muhammad Ali Act was created in the first place. We are ready for the next round”
The appellate court ordered Trout’s Motion for Reconsideration to be vacated and remanded back to the trial court.
For more background on the case, see here and here.
MMA Payout will have more soon.
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