CourthouseNews.com reports that the US District Court in Nevada has ordered Floyd Mayweather to pay Manny Pacquiao’s attorneys $113,518.50 in fees and costs as a result of evading his deposition. The lawsuit stems from Pacquiao’s defamation claims against Mayweather in which Mayweather claimed Pacquiao was taking PEDs. The judgment in excess of $113,000 is a […]
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Tyson Nam still under Bellator control
Despite a surprise KO victory that should propel his career forward, Tyson Nam is concerned he may be engaged in a legal battle for a shot to continue his career. Nam’s KO of Bellator Champ Eduardo Dantas received interest from major promotions. But, Nam is under contract with Bellator and due to his contract, Bellator […]
Battery charge pending for Mendes after brawl
UFC Featherweight Chad Mendes will be charged with battery according to The Hanford Sentinel. The charges stem from a bar brawl in late July where it was claimed he “sucker punched” a bar patron and then left the scene. Mendes was sought for questioning by authorities after the incident. According to this Friday’s article in […]
Boxer sues Don King under Ali Act
Boxer Joseph Agbeko has sued Don King and his promotional company under the Muhammad Ali Act in New Jersey Federal District Court. The lawsuit claims that King took more money than he should have from several purses from the fighter from Ghana. King is seeking to dismiss the claims made by the fighter. Agbeko claims […]
Judge dismisses two counts in Zuffa’s lawsuit in New York
The Honorable Kimba Wood of the New York District Court for the Southern District ruled in favor of the state of New York (District Attorney and A.G.) and dismissed two of Zuffa’s counts in its lawsuit against the state. Zuffa still has 5 counts remaining In a 16 page opinion issued today, Judge Wood ruled […]