Showtime Boxing on Saturday night drew 197,000 viewers for the main event in which Brandon Figueroa defeated Mark Magsayo in the feature fight which determined the WBC interim featherweight title. Figueroa earned the unanimous decision although there was some controversy in the fight. Magsayo had two points deducted from him, but the Filipino’s promoter called […]
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Jake Paul inks deal with Celsius Energy Drink
Ahead of his fight this Sunday against Tommy Fury, the Sports Business Journal reports that Jake Paul has signed a deal with Celsius energy drink. No financial terms were disclosed although the article states it’s a long-term deal. The deal starts on Sunday although Paul was seen taking sips of the energy drink during his […]
Boxer wins jury verdict against promoter
A jury in Iowa found boxing promoter Greg Cohen liable for breach of contract, violations of the Ali Act, fraudulent inducement and tortious interference with business relationship to his former heavyweight Milad Miljas. The jury award the Canadian Heavyweight over $1 million. The lawsuit stems from Miljas’ lawsuit in which he claims that Cohen breached […]
DAZN announces changes in subscription prices
DAZN announced to its subscribers that it has raised its rates starting February 16th. In an email it announced the rise in prices. Per DAZN email: Monthly Saver Plan: $19.99/month on a 12-month contract Annual Super Saver: $224.99/year Flexible Pass: $24.99/month The amount raises the previous amount from $149.99 annually to $224.99 per year. The […]
Davis-Garcia draws ~200K-250K buys, 124K for replay on Showtime
Last Saturday’s replay of the Gervonta Davis- Hector Garcia fight on Showtime drew 124,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. It was good enough for 140th overall out of 150 shows rated on Saturday night. The telecast also featured the fight between Roiman Villa and Rashidi Ellis. It was Villa that came back to win […]