The debut of Premier Boxing Champions in network prime time scored with a 2.53 rating and 5 share in overnight ratings on Saturday night in the 9-11pm ET time slot. UPDATED: 12:24pm PT 3/8/15 – According to Television By Numbers, PBC from 8:30pm-11pm ET drew 3.13 million viewers and a 1.0 share rating among adults […]
PBC payouts for Saturday night
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the purses for tonight’s inaugural Premier Boxing Champions broadcast on NBC. Its boxing’s return to prime time on network television and the purses reflect the big fight feel for the event. Keith Thurman – $1.5 million vs. Roberto Guerrero – $1.225 million Adrien Broner – $1.25 million vs. John Milina […]
Nevada AG files response to WSilva lawsuit
The Nevada Attorney General has responded to the lawsuit filed by Wanderlei Silva seeking judicial review of the state Athletic Commission’s ruling which issued a $70,000 fine and lifetime ban. In response to the lawsuit, a copy obtained by Bloody Elbow, the Nevada AG argues that since the commission has broad authority over combat sports […]
Weidman signs with sports agency
MMA Fighting reports that UFC middleweight champion has signed with Paradigm Sports Management. The agency represents an array of athletes including other UFC stars such as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Matt Mitrione and Tony Ferguson. The Orange County, California-based firm secured the middleweight champ after he visited its offices. Weidman is also represented by the […]
Cyborg tops latest InvictaFC payouts
For those that may have missed it, Invicta FC announced the payouts for its event last Friday in Los Angeles. As expected, Cris “Cyborg” Justino was the clear money winner hear making $90,000. The California State Athletic Commission revealed the payouts ( via MMA Mania): Cristiane Justino: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) Charmaine Tweet: $6,000 Alexa […]