The Deontay Wilder versus World of Boxing/Alexander Povetkin case has not ended. Despite a Court ruling which denied World of Boxing and Povetkin’s (collectively WOB”) motions for new trial and/or motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, the parties continue with the other elements of the causes of action. In September, the Court denied motion […]
White suggests possibility of digital platform for next media deal
Could the UFC be moving toward a digital platform for its next media rights deal? Dana White intimated the notion recently on a podcast with the Wall Street Journal. The discussion was based on the belief that younger people watch content on phones and tablets rather than on television. Also cited, was the eroding ratings […]
UFC signs licensing deal with UK mouthguard maker Opro
The UFC announced that it has entered into a licensing deal with UK mouthguard manufacturer Opro. The deal, negotiated by IMG, will commence in 2018. The agreement will grant Opro the right to make UFC branded mouthguards as well as bespoke guards for UFC athletes. A portion of the UFC press release announcing the deal […]
Bisping sued by gym goer after incident at 24 Hour Fitness
TMZ Sports first reported that Michael Bisping is being sued by a 19-year-old after claims the UFC middleweight champion allegedly grabbed him by the throat. The incident occurred on July 31st at a 24-Hour Fitness in Anaheim, California. According to the lawsuit and report, Bisping was angered that Antonio Georgakopoulos had taken his weights without […]
HBO Boxing telecast tops out at 613,000 viewer average for undercard
HBO’s Boxing telecast on Saturday night drew an average of 613,000 viewers for Demetrius Andrade and Alantez Fox per Nielsen according to ShowBuzz Daily. The main event between Albert Machado and Jezreel Corrales drew 545,000 viewers. The 47 minute Andrade-Fox fight, which Andrade won, peaked at 685,000 viewers per Nielsen. It drew 0.22 in the […]