Last week, Zuffa Boxing announced the signing of Conor Benn to a one fight contract worth a reported $15 million. Benn left Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing to join White’s upstart promotion. In an interview, Hearn looked upset by the news of the Benn news. Hearn commented that UFC fighters would feel “sick as a […]
Pac-May II set for September
11 years after their first matchup in May 2015, Manny Pacquiao will fight Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 19th. Netflix will be the broadcast partner for the event. FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. MANNY PACQUIAO Two of the greatest icons in boxing history will meet again in the first-ever professional […]
Dana blames media, company cuts Strickland’s microphone
Freedom of speech champion Dana White blasted the media on Saturday in regards to Sean Strickland’s rant earlier in the week which drew mainstream recognition. White proclaimed that it was the media’s fault for asking questions that would make Strickland give his unfettered racist, misogynist and xenophobic viewpoints. The irony of White’s comments is that […]
UFC Fight Night Houston bonuses
UFC Fight Night 267 took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The promotion gave out 5 bonuses on Saturday night. The $100K Performance Bonuses went to Sean Strickland, Melquizael Costa, Uros Medic and Jacobe Smith. Smith used ground and pound to end the night for Josiah Harrell in the first round. Costa earned […]
Judge hears arguments in Golden Boy TRO request
A hearing took place on Friday morning in a federal courtroom in Las Vegas regarding a status conference on a lawsuit filed by Vergil Ortiz, Jr. as well as a arguing Golden Boy Temporary Restraining Order preventing Ortiz from signing a fight this April against Jaron Ennis. On February 11th Golden Boy filed an Emergency […]