The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that long-term funding for LIV Golf, the upstart golf entity funded by the Saudis, is coming to an end. With the news, could boxing-funded events be on the outs as well? The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has invested millions into the tour since 2022 […]
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Senate makes mockery of Ali Act hearing
Conor Benn signs 5-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing
Making an appearance on ESPN, Dana White announced that it has resigned Conor Benn to a 5-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Benn has called out Ryan Garcia immediately after the news. Benn made news when White signed him to a 1 fight deal worth $15 million dollars as he left longtime promoter Eddie Hearn and […]
Hearing on Ali Act Revival announced for April 22nd
The U.S. Senate Committee for Commerce, Science, & Transportation will hold a hearing on the Ali Act Revival legislation that passed the House and makes its way to the Senate. “Return to Your Corners: Have Federal Boxing Laws Gone the Distance or Slipped the Jab?” will include different voices from the hearings heard in Congress […]
Boxing in the U.S. finds a new media home
TNT Sports and DAZN announced on Thursday a new partnership that will put boxing on live television in the United States. “The Fight” will feature monthly boxing events featuring multiple promotions. The first event starts on July 4th of this year. The agreement will see fight night presented on TNT Sports’ U.S. networks while streaming […]