Yahoo! Sports Kevin Iole reports that ESPN’s showing of Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor peaked with 1.673M viewers. The overall telecast on ESPN drew 995,000 viewers and 687,000 in the A18-49 demo. The ratings do not reflect the number of people watching on ESPN+. Taylor defeated Ramirez to win the undisputed Junior Welterweight title. The […]
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The Legal Submission Episode 25
Jake Paul signs with Showtime Boxing
ESPN reports that YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will sign a deal with Showtime Sports. With only three professional fights under his belt, Paul is leaving Triller Fight Club to Showtime. Paul’s last fight was this past April against Ben Askren. Notably, former UFC exec Nakisa Bidarian represents both Paul and Askren. Bidarian indicated to ESPN that […]
WBO moves toward AJ-Usyk
The World Boxing Organization has issued a Show Cause Notice to WBO Heavyweight Anthony Joshua giving him 48 hours to commence negotiations for a fight with WBO Mandatory Challenger Oleksandr Usyk. The news comes after an arbitrator ruled that Deontay Wilder properly exercised his right to a third fight with Tyson Fury. Thus, a proposed […]
Mayweather Promotions sues company representing Paul for $122M
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. filed a lawsuit against the company that is representing Logan Paul in his fight against the former boxing champion. The lawsuit claims that PAC Entertainment Worldwide, LLC defaulted on two agreements to Mayweather Promotions. Mayweather is seeking damages of $122.6M for breaching two guarantees related to the fight between the YouTuber and […]