On Tuesday at its monthly meeting, the California State Athletic Commission held open comment on the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The comments were strongly against supporting the bi-partisan bill. As a result, the commission held off support for the bill. The bill was introduced into Congress by Georgia Republican Brian Jack and co-sponsor Kansas […]
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Triller clarifies scoring of Tyson-Jones fight
Mike Tyson takes on Roy Jones, Jr. on Saturday night on PPV in an ‘exhibition’ match that has come under scrutiny. According to the California State Athletic Commission, several rules are in place for this event including no scoring of the fight and if either fighter develops a cut, the match will be over. The […]
Three PFL fighters in playoffs fail NAC drug tests
ESPN reports that Glaico Franca, Luis Rafael Laurentino and Ramsey Nijem failed drug tests and could be disciplined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. All 3 participated in the PFL playoffs. Franca and Laurentino tested positive for the banned steroid stnozolol and Nijem tested positive for marijuana. The fighters had their temporary suspensions extended by […]
Aspen Ladd loses CSAC appeal as TKO upheld
UFC women’s bantamweight had her appeal of her sudden first round KO by Germaine de Randamie denied by the California State Athletic Commission. Ladd attempted to change the loss to a no-contest based on referee Herb Dean’s quick stoppage. The fight was the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Sacramento this past July. […]