An arbitrator awarded Nate Diaz $6 million in a dispute with pay over his June 2024 fight with Jorge Masvidal. The arbitrator also found Solomon Engel, owner of Fanmio, personally liable for $500,000 of the $6 million award. Diaz had filed a lawsuit and it was moved to arbitration. The arbitration took place over the […]
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Masvidal obtains $5M default judgment for Nate Diaz fight
Jorge Masvidal received a default judgment against online platform Fanmio for the former UFC fighter’s boxing match against Nate Diaz. If he is able to collect, he would be able to collect over $5 million from the company. Masvidal was to be paid $6 million for the fight plus another $1 million if he won. […]
California State Athletic Commission votes to support Ali Act
On Wednesday, the California State Athletic Commission unanimously voted to support the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the Act which would amend the current legislation in place. Last month, the Commission had open comment on the Act which would allow the use of Unified Boxing Organizations (i.e., Zuffa […]
Former AEW talent appeal court decision to dismiss case
Former AEW wrestling announcer Kevin Foote (aka Kevin Kelly) and the Tate Brothers (aka The Boys) have filed an appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on their lawsuit which was dismissed this past June. From MPO post last year: Kevin Foote (known as Kevin Kelly) was a television commentator for Ring of Honor […]
Report on the distribution of net settlement fund in Le-Zuffa antirust settlement
Last week, a settlement report was provided to the Court in the settlement of the Cung Le-Zuffa antitrust lawsuit. The mandatory report provided an update on the distribution of the agreed upon $375 million settlement between the plaintiffs and defendants in the case. Communications were sent out to members of the class identified in the […]