On Friday, Zuffa filed its Reply in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment in dismissing all claims against it by former fighters in the antitrust lawsuit. In its Reply Brief, it argues that Plaintiffs have now changed its theory of liability since its original claims are no longer viable. Zuffa argues that Plaintiffs have […]
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Floyd Mayweather to fight in Japan New Year’s Eve
Floyd Mayweather will return to fighting on December 31st in Japan for the Rizin promotion. He is set to face Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa. The rules and duration of the bout is yet to be determined.We last saw Mayweather in August of 2017 as he defeated Conor McGregor in the biggest selling PPV of all […]
Zuffa files Reply Brief supporting its right to seal docs in Antitrust case
In its latest filing, Zuffa has filed its reply in support of its motion to seal parts of the opposition brief filed by the plaintiffs in response to the company’s motion for summary judgment in the Antitrust lawsuit. Zuffa filed a Motion to Seal certain documents that are being used in support of its Motion […]
Deontay Wilder files appeal brief in Povetkin Meldonium case
Deontay Wilder filed its appeal brief in requesting that the court overturn the trial court’s ruling in favor of World of Boxing and Alexander Povetkin. The appeal highlights an incongruent ruling by the court which appeared to defer to the World Boxing Council in its determination of Povetkin’s drug test failure. The match between the […]
Boxer Austin Trout case moved to arbitration, casts concern on future of Ali Act
A Federal Court in Puerto Rico has dismissed boxer Austin Trout’s lawsuit against the World Boxing Organization for claims of violating the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. The court determined that due to the signed contact, Trout must submit to arbitration. Austin Trout Case Order on … by on Scribd Trout claimed that the WBO […]