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 […]
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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, […]
Jake Paul to face Tank Davis in exhibition on Netflix
The Ring Magazine reports that Jake Paul will take on Tank Davis in an exhibition on Netflix November 15th. The unlikely exhibition pits Paul who last fought at 200 pounds while Davis is the champion at 135 pounds. This appears to be a pivot to the exhibition after talks with Paul fighting heavyweight Anthony Joshua […]