A United States Congressional Committee will hear testimony related to proposed legislation on the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. Entitled, “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers” the title tells you that the hearing was coordinated by supporters of the legislation. TKO’s Zuffa Boxing is in support of the new legislation which would […]
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Oscar De La Hoya pens op-ed opposing TKO-backed Ali Act legislation
Former boxer and current promoter Oscar De La Hoya wrote an opinion editorial in the Las Vegas Review-Journal opposing the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act which is being backed by TKO and specifically Zuffa Boxing. De La Hoya had targeted Dana White about the attempts to amend the Ali Act and the alleged “fight-fixing” issue […]
Joshua-Paul scheduled for December fight on Netflix
USA Today reports that Jake Paul is finalizing a fight with heavyweight Anthony Joshua for Netflix in December. The fight replaces the November 14th fight with Gervonta Davis which was canceled due to Davis’ legal issues. Details on the fight are still preliminary although the rumored location of the fight will be in Miami. After […]
Paul-Davis fight on Netflix cancelled
Due to the lawsuit filed against Gervonta Davis, the exhibition fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis has been cancelled. A press release, in part, obtained by MMA Junkie reads: “Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions.“While we will not be moving […]
Pacquiao looking for Mayweather rematch
Manny Pacquiao is out of retirement. The 46-year-old is looking run it back with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. At a press conference on Wednesday, Pacquiao stated that there are negotiations ongoing for a rematch from their May 2015 fight versus Mayweather. Pacquiao dropped a unanimous decision to Mayweather. This past July, Pacquiao fell short in his […]