Welcome to a mini-version of Payout Perspective as we take a look at UFC on Versus 4 held at the Consol Energy Center. After Nate Marquardt was scratched from the main event, Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry gave one of the more entertaining fights of the year. Marquardt terminated, reason not disclosed The biggest storyline […]
Marquardt dismissed from UFC on eve of main event
Golden Boy promises huge promo push for Mayweather return
Bad Left Hook reports on the promised promotional push for the September Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz fight. This will be Mayweather’s return to the ring after over a year away. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer promises a huge push promoting the return of Mayweather. The fight will be carried on HBO PPV. Via Bad Left Hook […]
Bar owner sued by UFC for PPV piracy
The Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star reports that a local bar owner is being sued by the UFC for allegedly pirating UFC 128 in March. The UFC is seeking damages of $260K plus attorney fees. Via the Journal Star: “It is logical to conclude that (the bar) either used an illegal satellite receiver, misrepresented their business establishment as […]
Friday Night Fights to air on ESPN 3D
The Sports Business Daily reports that ESPN 3D is adding boxing as live content for its 3D channel. “Friday Night Fights” will have 5 editions on ESPN 3D this summer. The article points out that not only will a successful run of Friday Night Fights this summer help the 3D network, it will help with the […]