Floyd Mayweather, Jr. announced on social media that he would be coming out of retirement. The announcement coincided with photos of himself and Dana White sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Clippers game. Perhaps the two just trolling the combat sports industry. Or, Floyd may be giving Zuffa Boxing a boost with lending his name […]
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Report: Ad buyers frustrated with lack of data from UFC on ESPN+, DAZN programming
According to a report from Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand advertisers are growing weary of the unknown viewership numbers that are watching online content such as the UFC on ESPN+. The concern may lead to a demand from advertisers to provide solid numbers for specific program for direct-to-consumer platforms. At a National Association of Broadcasters […]
IBF rules that Pulev to get winner of Ruiz-Joshua
MMA Payout has learned that the IBF has ruled on the appeal of presumptive number one heavyweight contender Kubrat Pulev and determined that he will get the next shot at the title. But that will happen after Ruiz fights Anthony Joshua. Pulev filed an appeal to the IBF citing that he should be the one […]
PBC Countdown draws 686,000 viewers this past Saturday
Fox is reporting that the PBC Countdown telecast this past Saturday featuring Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz drew 686,000 viewers. PBC COUNTDOWN: Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz packs a ratings punch 🥊 pic.twitter.com/ovI2GcQfnY — FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) November 12, 2019 It is the best PBC Countdown telecast of 2019 and the second-best viewership overall […]
Attendance, gate and payouts from Canelo Kovalev
The Nevada Athletic Commission disclosed its payout sheet from last weekend’s Canelo Alvarez-Sergey Kovalev fight. It also disclosed the attendance and gate which shows over 10,000 fans in attendance. Per the Nevada Athletic Commission: 11/02/19 Canelo v. Alvarez Gate $8,173,920.00 Sold 10,005 Comps 1,643 Sergey Kovalev $3 M Saul “Canelo” Alvarez $35M Ryan Garcia $250,000 […]