MMA Junkie reports that Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was deported an entered a prison in Northern Mexico. Only days after being in the main event against Jake Paul in Anaheim, California, JCC, Jr. was arrested at his Southern California home by ICE officials. The president of Mexico confirmed that Chavez, Jr. had been deported and […]
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Paramount close to securing Zuffa Boxing
Front Office Sports is reporting that Paramount is close to securing a media deal with TKO and Riyadh Season’s Zuffa Boxing. A source told FOS that Paramount was the “front runner” although no confirmation has been reported and TKO, Paramount and Endeavor are mum on any looming deal. On Monday, TKO announced that the UFC […]
Two deaths at same boxing event in Japan
Two boxers suffered brain injuries at an event on August 2nd in Japan. In separate bouts, they succumbed to their injuries. The WBO mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight against Yoji Saito on August 2 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. This heartbreaking news comes […]
The Legal Submission discusses Ali Act amendment
Is the UFC biz model coming to boxing?
Last week, a bipartisan bill was introduced that would add to the existing Muhammad Ali Act. The thrust of the addition was to create a model that would circumvent the traditional model of promotions and sanctioning organizations. Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) are being introduced as an “alternative” to the traditional method that currently occurs in […]