A United States Congressional Committee will hear testimony related to proposed legislation on the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. Entitled, “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers” the title tells you that the hearing was coordinated by supporters of the legislation. TKO’s Zuffa Boxing is in support of the new legislation which would […]
UFC’s first Paramount card announced
Dana White appeared at the halftime of the Cowboys-Chiefs game on CBS to announce the main card at UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 24th. The headliner will be Justin Gaethje taking on Paddy Pimblett in a matchup of lightweights. The fight will be for the interim UFC lightweight title. The previous titleholder, Ilia […]
Khabib-Conor renew rivalry over ‘scam’ claim
Recently Khabib Nurmogomedov launch an ad campaign via social media selling digital assets. In the ad, he makes reference to his father who passed away in 2020. The digital “gift” sold 29,000 units making “approximately $4.35 million.” The Digital “Papakhas,” named after the traditional headwear that he wore to the Octagon were being sold for […]
Update on discovery disputes in antitrust cases
The parties in the ongoing lawsuits in the Mikhail Cirkunov lawsuits filed Joint Status Reports in preparation for a status conference heard before Judge Boulware last week. The status conference included a disputes over “discovery deficiencies” between the parties. If you are familiar with big time lawsuits (or any civil lawsuit for that matter), there […]
NYC Mayor Adams says UFC 322 brawl “unacceptable”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that he is having NYPD look into the UFC 322 brawl involving Dillon Danis and members of Islam Makachev’s camp on Saturday night. He stated that the “assaults” were “unacceptable” and “everyone responsible will be held accountable.” These assaults at Madison Square Garden are completely unacceptable. The NYPD […]