Premier Boxing Champions posted its worst ratings on NBC drawing just 1.24 million viewers in overnights per Television By Numbers. The card featured Errol Spence, Jr. against Chris Algieri with Spence scoring the victory. The event, which aired from 8:30-11pm ET drew a 0.3 rating in the adult 18-49 demo and a 1 share. The […]
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Algieri situation presents problem with Ali Act
While there are many proponents that endorse expanding the Muhammad Ali Act to include the protection of MMA fighters, the federal law has its issues. The case of Chris Algieri provides a good example. Algieri, the New York fighter that is best known for his upset win over Ruslan Provodnikov which scored him his big […]
GGG gets Jordan Brand sponsorship
The USA Today reports that Gennady Golovkin will be sponsored by Jordan Brand for his upcoming fight April 23 against Dominic Wade on HBO. GGG will wear Jordan Brand trunks and gloves for his fight next week. He becomes just the third fighter to don the Jordan Brand in the boxing ring after Andre Ward […]
Alvarez featured in Tecate’s first national ad campaign
Tecate has launched its first national ad campaign featuring Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. According to AdWeek, Alvarez and soccer referee Felipe Ramos Rizos are featured in two commercials for Tecate. The Alvarez spot is below. The ad features Alvarez with the trademark Tecate black eagle. Brand director Belen Pamukoff explained the company strategy to […]
Boxing payouts: Pacquiao – $7M, Bradley $4M
Manny Pacquiao will make at least $7 million and Timothy Bradley will make $4 million for their third fight coming this Saturday in Las Vegas. Kevin Iole posted the purses for Saturday night’s event which will be on HBO PPV. Purses for Saturday. Pacman and Bradley also share in PPV revenue pic.twitter.com/aeSQwNhENo — Kevin Iole […]