I hopped on with Paul Gift and John Nash of Bloody Elbow to discuss the UFC sale and the future impact. We also learned at the end of the episode that Brock Lesnar was flagged for a potential UFC anti-doping policy violation.
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Boxers spar in court over failed bout agreement
Although Deontay Wilder is scheduled to fight Chris Arreola on Fox next month, he’s embroiled in a court battle against Alexander Povetkin and his promoter, Andrey Ryabinskiy due to a purported failed drug test which scratched the fight between the two. On June 13, 2016, Wilder filed a lawsuit against Povetkin, Ryabinskiy and World of […]
Company refutes UFC has been sold
MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa has sent an email to its employees refuting the story that the UFC has been sold. Dave Sholler has made an official statement denying the report from FloCombat that the company has been purchased. Sholler told MMA Junkie that, “FloCombat.com’s report indicating that the UFC has been sold is false.” […]
Muhammad Ali Expansion Act revealed
The initial draft language for the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act was made public last week. The language, while likely not the final version, amends the existing act which protects boxers. The UFC opposes federal regulation of its sport. Lawrence Epstein, the company’s Chief Operating Officer told ESPN, “We continue to believe the federal government would […]
Jury hits Canelo with $8.5 million verdict
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will have to pay $8.5 million to his former promoter, All-Star Boxing for unjust enrichment after a trial in Miami-Dade County. Although Golden Boy Promotions was sued in the lawsuit, the jury did not assess a verdict against it. However, per the LA Times, it stated that Alvarez will appeal the verdict. […]