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LIV Golf is no more, should boxing be worried

April 30, 2026 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that long-term funding for LIV Golf, the upstart golf entity funded by the Saudis, is coming to an end. With the news, could boxing-funded events be on the outs as well? The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has invested millions into the tour since 2022 […]

Filed Under: boxing, Saudi Arabia, UFC, Zuffa, Zuffa Boxing

Tom Brady is the latest to take Saudi Money

September 27, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Last week Tom Brady announced that he would be “coming out of retirement” to play in a flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia. The stunt is the latest move by the Saudi government to use its riches to entice the western world that it has changed. Brady is allowed to be an NFL team owner […]

Filed Under: boxing, Canelo-Crawford, Featured, Saudi Arabia, TKO, UFC

Sports Lawyers Association Broadcast discussing Saudi Arabia involvement in boxing

March 21, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

I recently appeared on an episode of SportsChats with Landis as part of the Sports Lawyers Association podcast network with Landis Barber and Kurt Emhoff. We discussed Saudi Arabia’s involvement in boxing.

Filed Under: boxing, Featured, Saudi Arabia

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