Wednesday TKO announced the long-anticipated boxing league in partnership with Saudi Arabia. White will run the league according to the “UFC Model.” Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority joined White for the announcement. No specifics, including the name of the league, were identified. But, it appears that the first event will […]
NYSAC has an excuse for Davis-Roach controversy
Gervonta Davis should have lost on Saturday night against Lamont Roach when he decided to take a knee when he had something in his eye in the 9th round of his title fight. Despite the referee starting and then stopping a count, no knockdown was declared. Davis retained his title via majority draw. ESPN reports […]
UFC Fight Night 253 bonuses
UFC Fight Night 253 took place on Saturday Night at The Apex in Las Vegas. The promotion handed out 4 bonuses. Undefeated Mario Pinto earned a $50K bonus for his KO of opponent Austen Lane. It was the promotional debut for Pinto and he made a great impression with the second round stoppage. The victorious […]
Ryan Garcia returns in Times Square card
Ryan Garcia will return from his year-long suspension in fashion as he will headline a card on May 2nd in Times Square. The event will be a Ring Magazine card. Notably, Ring Magazine is backed by Turki Al-Shiekh’s Saudi General Entertainment Authority. Devin Haney will appear on the same card as well as Teofimo Lopez […]
TKO reports Q4 2024 earnings
TKO reported its 4th quarter earnings for 2024 and beat analyst expectations yet again. Overall, the owners of the WWE and UFC reported total revenue for Q4 of $642.2 million and adjusted earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization of $238.1 million. But the UFC legal settlement in the Cung Le, et al. lawsuit caused […]