Boxers scored a big win over promoters on Friday when the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Austin Trout in his longtime legal battle with the World Boxing Organization. The appellate court remanded (sent back) to the trial court the case overruling its prior ruling dismissing Trout’s case. In addition to sending […]
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The Legal Submission Episode 3 looks at UFC contractual waivers
Report: Prograis settles lawsuit with WBSS, set for October final
Mike Coppinger of The Athletic reports that Regis Prograis has settled his lawsuit with the World Boxing Super Series and a fight with Josh Taylor is being set for London. Comosa, the group behind the WBSS, reached an agreement to settle its dispute for the 140-pound Louisiana native. Upset with Comosa failing to make escrow […]
More unredacted document notes shows fighter discontent with…finding fights
World Series of Fighting and PFL file appeal against former officers of WSOF
The World Series of Fighting litigation continues in Nevada. Despite re-emerging earlier this month as the Professional Fighters’ League, the lawsuit(s) continue over the power struggle between individuals, entities and now with a new investment group, more litigants. In this instance, the lawsuit hinges on a licensing agreement which contained an arbitration provision. The licensing […]