As set forth in my earlier post, for the first time this Friday, July 8, my friends at Madison Square Garden (in association with TaKe On Productions– and sanctioned by the WKA) are holding a muay thai event at the Beacon Theater, Battle at the Beacon. This will be (as far as I know) the […]
legal
Bar owner sued by UFC for PPV piracy
The Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star reports that a local bar owner is being sued by the UFC for allegedly pirating UFC 128 in March. The UFC is seeking damages of $260K plus attorney fees. Via the Journal Star: “It is logical to conclude that (the bar) either used an illegal satellite receiver, misrepresented their business establishment as […]
Details Emerge Involving “Affliction Trilogy” Cancellation and UFC/Affliction Deal in 2009
The Affliction vs M-1/Fedor Litigation has provided some great insight on the behind-the-scenes dealings throughout the lifespan of the Affliction/M-1 partnership, which includes the cancellation of the Trilogy event and a last minute deal between Affliction and the UFC. On June 7, 2011, a 55-page decision document was released, depicting in great detail as to […]
Court Denies Summary Judgment Motions in Affliction M-1/Fedor Litigation
On June 7, 2011, Judge Margaret M. Morrow denied the parties cross-motions for summary judgment in the Affliction v. M-1/Fedor litigation. I have previously posted about the litigation — most recently here. The 55 page decision is a VERY interesting read especially with respect to the facts surrounding the “Trilogy” non-event — in particular the […]
Pacquiao settles lawsuit with Golden Boy
ESPN reports that Manny Pacquiao has settled his defamation lawsuit with Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Oscar de la Hoya. The lawsuit filed in 2009 stems from alleged statements claiming Pacquiao took performance enhancing drugs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather and Mayweather Promotions remain as defendants in the lawsuit filed […]