In a 28-page order filed on Thursday, the United States District Court of Nevada dismissed all but one of UFC fighter Mark Hunt’s claims in his lawsuit alleging among its claims breach of contract, fraud and RICO Violations against the UFC. The Order dismissed White and Lesnar in the lawsuit leaving just the UFC as […]
Boxer Austin Trout appeals District Court ruling moving Ali Act claims to arbitration
Boxer Austin Trout has filed a Notice of Appeal of a District Court ruling which moved his case against the World Boxing Organization to arbitration. Late last year, Trout brought a Motion for Reconsideration hoping that the Court would alter its decision which includes claims which violate the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. Among the […]
Showtime Boxing (2-9) draws peak of 486K for main event
Saturday night’s Showtime Boxing event featuring Gervonta Davis’ one round decimation of Hugo Ruiz drew 429,000 viewers. The short fight peaked with 486,000 viewers. Ruiz was a last-minute replacement for Abner Mares who had to pull out due to injury. The co-main event of the telecast saw Mario Barrios KO Richard Zamora in the 4th […]
Update on Wilder Povetkin Appeal
A couple weeks ago, attorneys for Deontay Wilder filed a Reply Brief in its Appellate case with World of Boxing and Alexander Povetkin. The long-winding legal case currently resides in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Reply Brief by on Scribd Specifically, Wilder appeals the U.S. District Court’s ruling which dismissed the boxer’s allegations that […]
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN (2/10) draws 655,000 viewers
The ESPN airing of Top Rank Boxing on Sunday night drew 655,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The event drew 233,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo and drew a 0.44 share. The event featured Jose Ramirez taking on Jose Zepeda with Ramirez winning and retaining his junior welterweight title via majority decision. The […]