Last week the Nevada State Athletic Commission overturned a TKO victory by Trevin Jones due to a positive drug test for marijuana. Jones was suspended 4.5 months and fined $1,800 out of his $12,000 reported purse. Jones’ August 22nd victory over Timur Valiev was changed to a no-contest. In addition, he will have to pay […]
Top Rank Boxing draws 392,000 for Friday night fights
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Friday night drew 392,000 viewers according to Nielsen Media Research via ShowBuzz Daily. The event drew 124,000 viewers in the A18-49 and a 0.28 overall share. The event on Friday night featured Emanuel Navarrete as he faced Ruben Villa in a battle of featherweights. Navarrete earned the decision as he […]
Manny Pacquiao announces signing with Paradigm Sports
Manny Pacquiao has signed a promotional contract with Paradigm Sports. If this sounds familiar and/or redundant, it may be as Pacquiao denied being under contract with the agency that also manages Conor McGregor. Excited to have officially partnered with @ParadigmSports 🥊👊🏼Grateful for the support of my family, team, and fans as I continue my professional […]
UFC on ESPN+37 bonuses
UFC on ESPN +37 took place on Saturday night on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Joaquin Buckley earned one of the Performance Bonuses for his highlight-reel knockout. Buckley earned his $50K for his spinning back kick knockout of Impa Kasanganay. Other performance bonuses went to Tom Breese for his KO of K.B. Bhullar, Chris Daukaus […]