The big boxing event on Saturday featuring the rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua is taking place in Saudi Arabia. The location is curious, if not for the fact that we realize that money takes precedence over everything. The WWE has done well in holding events in Saudi Arabia. Its two events in 2019 […]
Vaseline signs on to become presenting sponsor for Ruiz-Joshua 2
According to Bill King of the Sports Business Journal, DAZN has secured a sponsorship deal with Vaseline ahead of Saturday’s fight between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz, Jr. Financial terms were not disclosed but the petroleum jelly maker mainly associated with its application to boxer’s faces will be visible on the DAZN stream Saturday. The […]
AEW edges out NXT in Wednesday night Wars
AEW on TNT narrowly edged out NXT on USA in the Wednesday night ratings war. AEW drew 851,000 to NXT 845,000 in overall viewership according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The win for AEW represents the end to a two-week winning streak by NXT in terms of overall viewership. When looking at some of the […]
Chavez, Jr. files lawsuit against NAC
MPO has obtained the Complaint filed by boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. against the Nevada Athletic Commission for declining a drug test administered by the Commission. The boxer hopes to prevail with an injunction filed in conjunction with the Complaint as he has a fight December 20, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona that is at risk […]
Wilder-Ortiz2 attendance, gate and purses
The Nevada Athletic Commission disclosed the attendance, gate and purses for last Saturday’s fight featuring the second fight between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz. The event drew 9,129 for a gate of $4,063,141.50 with 7,403 sold and 1,726 comps. Via NAC: Deontay Wilder: $3M Luis Ortiz: $1.5M Brandon Figueroa: $200,000 Julio Ceja: $50,000 Leo Santa […]