2016 seemed to be a low-key year in the world of boxing. While 2015 saw some major moves from Al Haymon and his Premier Boxing Champions, the endeavor has fizzled. The same could be said for the year of boxing on PPV as there were no major events that drew PPV buy rates the likes […]
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Lesnar recieves 1 year suspension from USADA
Brock Lesnar was issued a one year suspension by USADA for failing an out of competition and in-competition drug test for UFC 200. Lesnar will be reinstated on July 15, 2017. A portion of the USADA press release announcing the sanction reads: Lesnar, 39, tested positive for clomiphene and its metabolite, 4-hydroxyclomiphene, following an out-of-competition […]
16 for 16: No. 4 Legislation to Amend Ali Act Introduced
In May 2016, Oklahoma Republican Congressman Markwayne Mullin introduced an expansion of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to include MMA. A Congressional Subcommittee hearing was conducted in December to discuss the issues related to mixed martial arts and how the introduced law would help fighters. In addition to Congressman Mullin, it is co-sponsored by […]
16 for 16: No. 9 Legal troubles for Jon Jones continues
16 for 16: No. 10 WSOF legal woes continues
The World Series of Fighting will cap off its year with a show on New Year’s Eve in New York. However, there might be cause for concern for the organization as legal problems persist. 3 new lawsuits were filed in Nevada this year which call into question the financial stability of the company. The lawsuits […]