Top Rank Boxing returned to live action with a pair of cards this week airing on ESPN. The ratings were less than stellar with Tuesday’s event drawing 397,000 viewers and last night’s event drawing an average of 311,000 viewers. Shakur Stevenson headlined Tuesday’s event with an easy victory against Felix Caraballo. On Thursday, Jessie Magdaleno […]
Boxer fails USADA test as a result of transmission of PED through sex
In a unique ruling from USADA, Virgina Fuchs, a female boxer tested positive for a prohibited substance as a result of sexual transmission and will not be sanctioned. From USADA: “While the World Anti-Doping Code requires that this no fault finding be considered a violation and be publicly announced, we strongly believe this case and […]
AEW 677K, NXT 673,000
AEW scored another narrow ratings victory on Wednesday drawing 677,000 viewers while WWE’s NXT drew 673,000. AEW scored higher in the 18-49 demo with a 0.23 rating versus NXT’s 0.16 rating. In addition, AEW drew higher in the younger demos: A18-49 0.23, F18-49 0.15, M18-49 0.31, P18-34 0.10, F12-34 0.06, M12-34 0.14, P25-54 0.28, Over […]
Stevenson tops Top Rank Boxing’s payouts Tuesday night
Top Rank Boxing returned to live fights on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Headliner Shakur Stevenson earned $400,000 according to the paysheet obtained from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Stevenson easily handled his opponent, Felix Caraballo, who earned $50,000. The following payouts per NAC: Jared Anderson $7,500 Johnnie Langston $7,500 Guido Vianello $3,500 Donald Haynesworth $20,000 Quatavious […]
Joshua-Fury agree to two fights in 2021
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn told ESPN that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed to fight twice in 2021. Of course, there is “no signed contract yet, with the first fight likely to happen in the summer” of 2021. There were no venues or dates announced although it appears that the first fight will […]