Frank Mir’s request for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for Adderall at UFC 191 brings up the inherent problem with the UFC-USADA anti-doping program and the potential conflicts with athletic commissions. MMA Fighting reports that Frank Mir had requested a therapeutic use exemption in Nevada for his fight against Andre Arlovski. According to the UFC’s […]
Mayweather to make at least $32M, Berto $4M for Saturday night
ESPN reports that Floyd Mayweather will earn at least $32 million for his fight Saturday night against Andre Berto. The challenger to Mayweather’s welterweight title will receive $4 million, the most of his career. The earnings were revealed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The payout is a far cry from the $250 million he […]
PBC on FS1 debut draws 184,000 viewers
Premier Boxing Champions debut on FS1 on Tuesday night drew 184,000 viewers from 9-10:43pm per Sports TV Ratings. The event was headlined by Austin Trout taking on Joey Hernandez. PBC replaced Golden Boy Boxing as the promotion of choice for FS1 this summer. The event on FS1 went up against the US Open on ESPN […]
TUF 22 Episode 1 draws 622,000 viewers
The 2 hour season debut of The Ultimate Fighter 22 featuring coaches Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber drew 622,000 viewers according to Sports TV Ratings. It’s the best start to a TUF season since TUF 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate. This season, Team McGregor vs. Team Faber, will feature European fighters facing American fighters. […]
Report indicates USADA gave Mayweather post-fight TUE for Pacquiao fight
A report has shed some light on USADA, the newly contracted organization that is running the UFC drug testing program, in its dealings with Floyd Mayweather leading up to his fight with Manny Pacquiao. Boxing writer Thomas Hauser, writing a long-form piece for SB Nation, provides interesting information which implicates Floyd Mayweather as it appears […]