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Wednesday, May 6th, 2015The Association of Boxing Commission is publicly asking for an investigation into alleged violations of the Muhammad Ali Act by boxing magnate Al Haymon.
Pacquiao shows you can fight in Nevada with broken feet, torn rotator cuffs, “broken skulls”
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015Manny Pacquiao fought with a torn rotator cuff against Floyd Mayweather. And now he’s getting sued. Where’s the heat on the Nevada State Athletic Commission?
A pyrrhic Mayweather victory for Leonard Ellerbe and Al Haymon?
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015Floyd Mayweather predictably won by unanimous decision. Casual fans predictably feel duped. HBO and Bob Arum are licking their wounds.
Innocent until proven guilty for Jon Jones, but will UFC have to suspend him?
Sunday, April 26th, 2015Jon Jones is a suspect in a misdemeanor hit-and-run of a car with a pregnant female driver. Are things further spiraling out of control? What will UFC do?
How fan antics at Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s California fight opens door for future lawsuits
Sunday, April 19th, 2015Saturday night’s fight at StubHub Center got ugly with unruly fight fans throwing plastic & glass bottles in response to a putrid performance by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The scene should have never happened in the first place and it opens the doors to potential lawsuits against the Athletic Commission.
A career-defining victory for Luke Rockhold on mystery UFC on Fox 15 TV card; Junior Chavez destroyed on Showtime
Saturday, April 18th, 2015A mystery, less-than-hyped UFC card on Fox broadcast TV proved to have some very unique highlights including Luke Rockhold’s domination of Lyoto Machida.
Al Haymon’s CBS special full of Al Haymon Specials was garbage compared to UFC
Saturday, April 4th, 2015Al Haymon’s PBC event on CBS was exactly what we expected it to be — not a whole lot.
How Ronda Rousey symbolizes the UFC’s tumultuous relationship with WWE
Sunday, March 29th, 2015Ronda Rousey’s appearance at Wrestlemania 2015 melted the Internet down on Sunday night. It’s the perfect symbol for what has become a tense but mutually beneficial relationship between UFC & WWE.
What Brock Lesnar could have been for UFC in 2015 & what he will be for WWE now
Sunday, March 29th, 2015We know Brock Lesnar will be sticking around with WWE after deciding not to return to UFC. The question: how did he manage to build up so much leverage?
6 years after cheating scandal, California’s on the run over Javier Capetillo’s new license
Thursday, March 19th, 2015Five years after boxing trainer Javier Capetillo had his license revoked with the California State Athletic Commission, he was granted a new seconds license in September of 2014. And now the Athletic Commission claims they never gave him one.
Kings (of) MMA: Rafael Dos Anjos & Rafael Cordeiro eat the Wheaties
Saturday, March 14th, 2015Another champion on the biggest stage of MMA trained by Rafael Cordeiro.
Governor Jerry Brown appoints his brother-in-law to California State Athletic Commission
Wednesday, March 11th, 2015Governor Jerry Brown appointed his brother-in-law to the California State Athletic Commission, further politicizing an agency that has been the subject of political tug-of-wars for many years.
Al Haymon’s PBC boxing experiment only works if he cashes in on PPV
Saturday, March 7th, 2015Al Haymon’s debut on NBC confirmed the expectations of most heading into Saturday night’s Las Vegas event. It also didn’t really answer the major questions that the critics still feel are unanswered about what PBC is attempting to accomplish.
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