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 […]
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Commission grants “one-time” exception to allow 8oz gloves for Mayweather-McGregor
At its monthly commission meeting, Nevada has approved 8-ounce gloves for Mayweather-McGregor for Saturday, August 26th. The vote among commission members was unanimous. The change departs from its longstanding rule of 10-ounce gloves for fights at 154 pounds and above. There were three stipulations that went along with this waiver of the rule. First, the […]
UFC applies for Co-Promotion for Mayweather-McGregor
The UFC has applied to become a co-promoter for the Mayweather-McGregor fight on August 26th in Las Vegas. Originally, the UFC indicated that it would only be in a supportive role, but now this does not seem to be the case. The Nevada State Athletic Commission will hear the issue at next week’s monthly meeting. […]
Mayweather-McGregor may use 8 ounce gloves
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will be looking into changing the glove size for the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight at its next meeting on August 16th. Mayweather has requested that the glove size be changed from the typical 10-ounce gloves for the 147-pound weight division to 8 ounce gloves. In MMA, the glove weight is […]
Mayweather-McGregor closed circuit tickets going for $150
ESPN’s Darren Rovell reports that the cost for a closed-circuit ticket for the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.-Conor McGregor will be $150 plus fees. The ticket is the same price as sold for the Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight. ESPN notes that 46,000 closed-circuit tickets were sold at MGM Resorts properties in Las Vegas for $6.9 million in additional […]