The Sports Business Journal reports Mexican beer maker Corona will be the main sponsor for Saturday night’s fight between Conro McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. Aside from Corona, Body Armor will have “prime placement” as it will be all over the ring on fight night. Terms of the Corona deal were not announced although it was […]
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Topps announces special edition May-Mac cards
Trading card maker Topps is coming up with special cards commemorating the August 26th fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. The limited-edition cards retail for $24.99. The special “On-Demand” set is available on its web site. Each set contains 20 cards depicting press conferences, training sessions and other moments. It will also have a […]
Show Money Episode 19 talks Mayweather-McGregor (of course)
Bennett denies money had to do with Mayweather-McGregor
The Executive Director of the Nevada Athletic Commission Bob Bennett noted that money does not matter with respect to the decisions of the NAC in approving fights. The Commission has come into question with the Mayweather-McGregor fight which happens this Saturday, August 26th. Bennett was interviewed by Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday. […]
Espinoza responds about McGregor-Malignaggi clips
Paulie Malignaggi has become a lighting rod for promoting the McGregor-Mayweather fight. Whether it was strategically planned or organically occurred, the boxer and Showtime analyst has made himself a bridge to both sides. Notably, during a conference call on Thursday, Showtime Exec Stephen Espinoza addressed the sparring footage between Malignaggi and Conor McGregor. According to […]