On Wednesday, Judge Richard Boulware finally released his long-awaited opinion granting in part the plaintiffs in the defined ’bout class’ to move forward as a class rather than having to file individual lawsuits. The 80-page opinion details the reasoning behind the ruling and is likely the grounds to which the UFC will file its appeal. […]
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BREAKING: Fighters obtain class certification in UFC antitrust lawsuit
On Wednesday, Judge Richard Boulware finally issued his ruling granting class certification in favor of the former UFC fighters in the long-awaited ruling which would start the march toward an eventual trial. The ruling is 80 pages long and goes into detail the reasons why it found that class certification was appropriate for the defined […]
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Boxer sues managers alleging breach of contract
Earlier this month, Khazakstan boxer, Daniyar Yeleussinov, filed a lawsuit against his managers in Broward County, Florida. The former Olympian claims Boxing Star, LLC comprised of Elvis Crepo, Ziya Aliyev and Joseph Quiambao deprived him of fight opportunities and threatened potential promoters of signing the boxer. In addition to the lawsuit, he has filed a […]