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Avoiding further litigation, WBA reinstates Charr as champ

September 1, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The WBA reinstated Mahmoud Charr as its regular champion on Thursday night as part of a court settlement with the champion. Charr had filed a lawsuit against Don King Promotions in which he claimed that King had blocked him from receiving a title shot. Charr’s attorneys received documents in July per a subpoena from the […]

The Legal Submission 62

August 29, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Legal Submission 62 takes a look at my recent post on the Mladen Miljas-Greg Cohen lawsuit. Looking at trial transcripts, I look at how the Court looked at a possible loophole in the current Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act.

The Legal Submission 61

August 27, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Legal Submission 61 takes a look at the UFC’s Petition to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in light of Judge Boulware’s Order granting class cert in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit.

The Legal Submission 60

August 25, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Legal Submission 60 takes a look at Judge Boulware’s long-awaited decision to grant class-certification to the plaintiffs (in the Bout Class) in the lawsuit. I discuss the Order and what happens next.

The Legal Submission 59

August 23, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Legal Submission 59 takes a look at the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit in light of Judge Boulware finally certifying the bout class plaintiffs. I take a look at the Order and what to expect next.