A federal lawsuit in California pits a boxing manager against his client and his new advisory group. This case involves former U.S. Olympian and current IBF Super Featherweight Titel holder JoJo Diaz and his former manager Moses Heredia. Diaz sued Heredia in state court in California. In turn, a few weeks after the lawsuit this […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 6 Bellator moves to CBS Sports Network
After years on Spike TV/Paramount Network, Bellator switched the CBS Sports Network this fall. The change marked a longstanding relationship with a network although the two entities had seemingly drifted in opposite directions. Spike TV was rebranded to the Paramount Network in 2018 and its previous focus on a young male demo was retooled for […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 7 PFL cancels 2020 season
The Professional Fighters League cancelled its 2020 season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. While other organizations returned this year, the PFL thought it would be best to cancel the season and return in 2021. The announcement was made this past April as many organizations had shut down operations. BREAKING: Professional Fighters League Reschedules […]
PBC on Fox draws 789K average day after Christmas
PBC on Fox Saturday night posted meager ratings for its day after Christmas show. The telecast drew 787,000 viewers in the first hour and 792,000 in the second hour. The event featured David Morrell, Jr. as he defeated Mike Gavronski via third round KO. Also, on the card, Juan Macias Montiel defeated James Kirkland via […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 8 Mark Hunt appeal
The Mark Hunt lawsuit against the UFC continued this year with an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Although Hunt lost in the trial court, some of the questions posed by the appellate court judges made it seem that Hunt could win the appeal. The appeals court was heard in early October by […]