On Tuesday at its monthly meeting, the California State Athletic Commission held open comment on the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The comments were strongly against supporting the bi-partisan bill. As a result, the commission held off support for the bill. The bill was introduced into Congress by Georgia Republican Brian Jack and co-sponsor Kansas […]
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Mayweather-Tyson agree to exhibition in 2026
TMZ Sports first reported that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Mike Tyson would participate in a boxing exhibition sometime in 2026. The event is being promoted by CSI Sports/Fight Sports but no announcement has been made regarding a location, date and the broadcast partner. Tyson’s last appearance in the ring was the much heralded showdown with […]
T-Mobile Arena re-ups with TKO through 2030
Sports Business Journal reports that TKO Group Holdings will continue its partnership with the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas through 2030. UFC will host a minimum of 4 events at the arena which is the same as its previous agreement. This time around, WWE will hold two events at the venue each year. The UFC […]
Top Rank files motion to dismiss Keane lawsuit, he responds
Earlier this summer Top Rank Boxing and Todd DuBoef filed papers to dismiss the lawsuit of William Keane. Top Rank and DuBoef claims that Keane’s lawsuit has no merit. Although a hearing date was scheduled, the Court decided that no oral argument was needed. As of this date, the Court has not decided the merits […]
TKO pays UNLV $1.75M to move football game
The UNLV football team moved up its game against Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium three weeks to Saturday per a request from TKO so that it could hold the Crawford-Canelo fight on September 13th. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal the amended contract for the game includes $500K to Idaho State. In addition to payment, […]