Last night’s Vasiliy Lomachenko-Guillermo Rigondeaux fight was the second highest-rated boxing telecast on cable in 2017 according to Nielsen overnight ratings via ESPN. The fight which was won by Lomachenko, was second only to the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn fight this past July. Although no viewership ratings are yet available, Nielsen indicates that it drew a […]
Arbitration could determine boxer Trout’s Ali Act claim
Although not given enough publicity, the lawsuit filed by Austin Trout against the World Boxing Organization which was moved to U.S. federal court in Puerto Rico continues with the WBO attempting to move the case to arbitration while Trout seeking to maintain it in federal court. Notably, Trout claims damages for violations of the Muhammad […]
Pacquiao courts McGregor for possible April boxing match
Manny Pacquiao has reached out to Conor McGregor for a potential boxing match in April 2018. Pacquiao has not fought since July when he was upset by welterweight Jeff Horn. McGregor is one of several opponents Pacquiao is considering but it is the biggest name and probably the biggest payday. Pacquiao was scheduled for a […]
GSP vacates Middleweight title allowing Whittaker-Rockhold fight for title
Georges St Pierre has stepped aside and relinquished the UFC middleweight title after winning it last month in New York. The UFC announced the news in conjunction with the main event set for UFC 221 in Perth, Australia between Robert Whittaker and Luke Rockhold this February. 🇦🇺 Perth, we’ve got a main event!! GSP vacates, […]
Rousey to test WWE waters?
According to MMA Junkie, it appears that Ronda Rousey’s next appearance will be in the WWE as the former UFC star is taking her talents to the pro wrestling ring. Rousey has made an appearance at a Wrestlemania and admits to being a big wrestling fan. Her friend, Shayna Baszler, is already a pro wrestler […]