Bob Arum has said PBC’s deal with Amazon Prime Video could backfire if Al Haymon puts on too many PPVs. Their first PPV was announced, with Keith Thurman taking on Tim Tszyu on March 30. The initial perception was that the fight should not have been a PPV since it was a non-title bout. Tszyu’s WBO Junior Middleweight Title is not on the line despite the Australian being the champion. Via https://www.fightsports.tv/arum-warns-haymon-over-putting-on-too-many-ppvs-thats-a-disaster/
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Kell Brook, the former IBF Welterweight Champion, looked back on his defeats to Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence Jr. as turning points in his career. After beating Shawn Porter, Brook struggled to get the big fights when he acquired the IBF belt. The Brit was not seen as a significant commercial draw, so he jumped up two weight classes to take on GGG. The weight difference was visible as Brook… Via https://www.fightsports.tv/kell-brook-recalls-his-defeats-to-ggg-and-spence-started-to-doubt-myself/ Roy Jones Jr. has urged Terence Crawford to bide his time as he searches for his next opponent. After Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr. to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, Spence activated his rematch clause. But the rematch appears to have broken down after Bud distanced himself from the fight following The Truth’s comments about his loss. Via https://www.fightsports.tv/roy-jones-crawford-should-wait-for-spence-and-avoid-ennis/ Shake-Ups To PBCs First Prime Event Calvin Ford Assault Case Update WWE Talent Fighting In UFC?1/26/2024 Instead of fighting Ryan Garcia on April 20, Rolly Romero has opted to face Isaac Cruz on March 30 on the undercard of Tim Tszyu vs Keith Thurman, which now won’t be a title fight. The assault case against Gervonta Davis’ coach, Calvin Ford, who was arrested in Baltimore last month, has been extradited to Nevada. It’s possible the WWE-UFC relationship could spawn WWE talent fighting in the Octagon… Via https://www.fightsports.tv/shake-ups-to-pbcs-first-prime-event-calvin-ford-assault-case-update-wwe-talent-fighting-in-ufc/ The legal team for Calvin Ford, Gervonta Davis‘ trainer, have confirmed he has been extradited to Nevada on two charges of ‘assault with a deadly weapon.’ According to the Baltimore Banner, authorities took Ford in on December 29, 2023, when he was leaving the Upton Boxing Gym in Baltimore, Maryland. The charges relate to an incident that happened in Las Vegas, Nevada. Via https://www.fightsports.tv/calvin-ford-extradited-over-an-assault-charge-with-a-deadly-weapon/ WWE’s Cody Rhodes recalled considering entering into MMA, specifically the UFC. Rhodes left the WWE to help create their rivals, AEW, before making a return to WrestleMania 38 in 2022. He has headlined WrestleMania 39 and become a top draw, winning tag titles with Jey Uso. He will participate in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble this Saturday, the same event he won a year ago. Via https://www.fightsports.tv/wwes-cody-rhodes-considered-having-an-mma-fight/ Following the postponement of their event on March 2nd, Saudi Arabia has announced a new date for the UFC’s first trip to Riyadh. Earlier this week, Saudi Advisor and chairman of general authority for entertainment Turki Alalshikh officially announced that the UFC will host their first Fight Night in Riyadh on June 22nd. The news that the event would be postponed originally broke via… Via https://www.fightsports.tv/revised-date-announced-for-the-ufcs-saudi-arabia-debut/ Canelo Alvarez will most likely face Jermall Charlo in his next fight. Alvarez is the current Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion after defending his title against Jermell Charlo. His current three-fight deal with PBC has two bouts left, with David Benavidez being linked as a possible opponent. The Mexican Monster has been the WBC Interim Champion for over a year. Cinco De Mayo Weekend and… Via https://www.fightsports.tv/canelo-vs-charlo-on-the-horizon-followed-by-a-summer-face-off-against-benavidez/ Kayla Harrison Opens As Favorite For Debut At UFC 300 PFL Closes Womens Featherweight Division1/25/2024 The opening odds for Kayla Harrison’s promotional debut versus Holly Holm at UFC 300 have come in, and they are steeply favored toward the 2-time PFL lightweight champion. Now that the PFL has acquired Bellator, many felt that Harrison (16-1) would stick things out with the organization in the hopes of a super fight with Bellator’s 145-pound champion in Cris Cyborg (27-2) But… Via https://www.fightsports.tv/kayla-harrison-opens-as-favorite-for-debut-at-ufc-300-pfl-closes-womens-featherweight-division/ |
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