On Thursday morning, a Congressional hearing took place which heard testimony about proposed legislation for the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Revival Act. There were four witnesses: Lawrence Epstein of Zuffa, California State Athletic Executive Andy Foster, Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) Attorney Pat English and Muhammad Ali’s widow Lonnie Ali provided testimony. Ali, the fourth […]
UFC 323 attendance, gate and bonuses
The final PPV event of the year (and promotion for now) took place on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Dana White announced the attendance at the post-fight press conference. UFC 323 drew 18,603 fans for a gate of $4.7 million. White announced the $50K bonuses which included Petr Yan’s win over Merab Dvalishvili as Fight […]
TNA Wrestling announces new media partner
Earlier this week, AMC (AMC Networks) and TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) signed a multi-year deal making the wrestling promotion the exclusive US TV home for TNA’s weekly show. TNA’s “Thursday Night iMPACT!” will start airing on AMC starting Thursdays from 9-11pm ET on AMC and the AMC app. The wrestling promotion is experiencing a […]
Tyson letter in support of Ali Revival Act
The initial hearing on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act takes place on Thursday with a Congressional Hearing set. Presumably, the hearing, entitled “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers” will support the passing of the legislation. Former boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has written a letter in support of the Act. The […]
Mike Tyson lends support to Ali Act Revival legislation
Sports Business Journal reports that Mike Tyson supports the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The public support comes the same week that there will be a Congressional Hearing on the legislation. According to a letter released on behalf of Tyson, he stated “proposed reforms provide meaningful benefits for fighters.” The letter penned by Tyson (but […]