The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act was formally introduced into the Senate on Thursday. The Senate version is being sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada). The Senate version has two distinct changes from the version that was lobbied to in the House. The changes will have to be reconciled with before a […]
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Anthony Smith arrested for threatening wife
Former UFC heavyweight and current UFC analyst Anthony Smith was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska and was granted a $500,000 bond on condition he stay away from his wife. Smith is accused of making threats to kill his wife after he was involved in an altercation at a bar in Gretna, Nebraska. The allegation is […]
Jai Opetaia files a lawsuit against IBF
Jai Opetaia, who signed with Zuffa Boxing earlier this year, has filed a lawsuit against the International Boxing Federation in federal court in Nevada. Opetaia claims violation of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, breach of contract, and other claims in the lawsuit filed last week. Opetaia, the former IBF cruiserweight champion, claims that the […]
UFC announces location for Noche UFC
The UFC officially announced the location for its Mexican Independence Day card for Saturday, September 12th. The company announced that Noche UFC will take place in Glendale, Arizona. In its short-lived celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the UFC held the memorable UFC Noche at The Sphere. The event, in September 2024, drew a huge gate […]
The Ring Magazine announces Mexican Independence Day feature
On Wednesday, Zuffa Boxing announced that Conor Benn would face Ryan Garcia on Saturday, September 12th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia will be defending his WBC World Welterweight Championship. The show will be promoted by The Ring Magazine and co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. The news answers several questions […]