The Legal Submission is back and it takes a look at the lawsuit filed by boxer Terence Crawford as he takes aim at his former promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank boxing. The claims of racism by Crawford with respect to Arum are huge, but the meat of the claim relates to two breach of […]
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More on MLW lawsuit against WWE
Major League Wrestling lawsuit against WWE primarily relies on its inability to forge a media deal and blames the Stamford, Connecticut company for it. The lawsuit, which was dubbed an antitrust lawsuit, cites Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act claiming that the WWE monopolizes the pro wrestling market as it has 85% of the […]
Terrence Crawford sues Bob Arum, Top Rank
Terrence Crawford has filed a lawsuit against Top Rank Boxing and Bob Arum per a report from the New York Post. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Nevada claims that Arum does not attempt to promote Black fighters. Crawford has hired famed LA-based Entertainment attorney Bryan Freedman to represent him in this lawsuit. Crawford split with […]
MLW sues WWE alleging antitrust violations
Major League Wrestling has filed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment claiming the publicly-traded company violated antitrust laws in attempting to edge out competition in the wrestling landscape. MLW, based out of New Rochelle, New York, sued the Stanford, Connecticut-based WWE in federal court in the state of California. The lawsuit was not on PACER […]
Let’s talk media coverage and if boxers are paid too much
In Yahoo! Sports’ final review for the year that was in boxing, Kevin Iole suggested that boxers were paid too much. The comments reflect several known issues in the world of sports journalism including the fact that esteemed journalists are constrained by the things they cover. Certainly, there is a need to be measured with […]