When we last left off with the lawsuit, Judge Richard Boulware was going to issue a ruling on whether to allow the UFC plaintiffs class action status. If denied, the case would be effectively over pending an appeal. But, it appears that the case may be in more limbo due to another case. Early last […]
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DuBois files lawsuit against Don King for unpaid purse
UK boxing heavyweight Daniel Dubois has sued Don King for not paying him for his June 2022 fight against Trevor Bryan. King paid $3.1 million for the right to secure the rights to the fight which was to be a 55/45 split between the fighter and Bryan with Dubois opponent receiving the 55 percent. According […]
Boxing promoter Cohen reveals payments to consultant with ties to WBA
Boxing Scene reports of a possible tie between a boxing promoter and the World Boxing Association where the promoter sent money to a company that works “closely” with sanctioning bodies. The transaction appears to be a payment made to a sanctioning body for the purpose of creating influence to give his fighters better fights. The […]
Vince McMahon announces retirement
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon announced via his social media account that he is retiring. McMahon stepped away from his role due to the discovery of payments made to women for affairs. The Wall Street Journal first reported the story. It soon followed up with the exclusive that he paid four women $12 million as hush […]