With just one fight in the UFC, Amanda Lemos has been suspended two years by USADA for a violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. The suspension comes due to a November 8, 2017 failed test after her promotional debut loss to Leslie Smith at UFC Fight Night 113. Via USADA release: Lemos, 30, tested positive […]
Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN draws 407,000 viewers
Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN Saturday night drew 407,000 viewers Saturday night. The event headlined by Jose Martinez and Alejandro Santiago garnered 104,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast aired about the same time as the Elite Eight game between Florida State and Michigan. The NCAA game on […]
HBO Boxing After Dark ratings draw 387,000 viewers for live telecast; 424,000 for replay
HBO Boxing drew 387,000 viewers for a special afternoon “Boxing After Dark” on Saturday afternoon. The replay which aired later that night drew 424,000 viewers per Nielsen. The event featuring just one match between heavyweights Dillian Whyte and Lucas Browne peaked with 444,000 viewers. Whyte knocked out Browne in the sixth round. The replay peaked […]
Endeavor purchases NeuLion for $250 million
Endeavor has purchased NeuLion for a reported $250 million in cash. NeuLion provides digital video broadcasts of sporting and entertainment events and has been involved in UFC and boxing matches including last year’s Mayweather-McGregor PPV. The deal calls for Endeavor to pay $0.84 per share of NeuLion outstanding common stock. The deal is expected to […]
Has pro wrestling evolved with The Golden Lovers?
A gay wrestling tag team? Almost 20 years ago, the WWE gained notoriety when Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo teased a gimmick in which they feigned a homosexual relationship which led to a televised “commitment ceremony.” In 2018, a similar tag team relationship is being teased, but with the times, it is not that controversial. […]