MPO has obtained the Complaint filed by boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. against the Nevada Athletic Commission for declining a drug test administered by the Commission. The boxer hopes to prevail with an injunction filed in conjunction with the Complaint as he has a fight December 20, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona that is at risk […]
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Wilder-Ortiz2 attendance, gate and purses
The Nevada Athletic Commission disclosed the attendance, gate and purses for last Saturday’s fight featuring the second fight between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz. The event drew 9,129 for a gate of $4,063,141.50 with 7,403 sold and 1,726 comps. Via NAC: Deontay Wilder: $3M Luis Ortiz: $1.5M Brandon Figueroa: $200,000 Julio Ceja: $50,000 Leo Santa […]
InDemand signs distribution deal for PPVs with AEW and PBC
Online media source Multichannel News reported that In Demand has signed a new deal with All Elite Wrestling and Premier Boxing Champions. For All Elite Wrestling, the deal ensures a minimum of one PPV event per quarter through June 2021. Also, PBC will look to have at least one PPV per quarter which would guarantee […]
McGregor, Joshua top social media adds for 2019
The Sports Business Journal unveiled its Combat Sports Special Issue this past week which included several interesting tidbits about the changing landscape of boxing. One of the points it reported on was the importance of social media among combat sports athletes. MVPIndex compiles the reach, engagement and conversation among 90,000 athletes. This year, Conor McGregor […]
Wilder-Fury II date set for February 22nd
With his KO of Luis Ortiz this past Saturday, Deontay Wilder faces Tyson Fury in a much-anticipated rematch of their November 2018 fight which ended in a draw. The two will square off on Saturday night February 22nd at a yet-to-be determined location. The frontrunner for the event is in Las Vegas and at the […]