Update August 16, 2017 – …The NAC, today, approved 8 oz gloves.  They relied on no scientific evidence speaking to the safety of this decision contrary to advice from the ARP. ____________________________________ As first reported by MMAFighting’s Marc Raimondi, the Association of Ringside Physicians have stern words for the Nevada Athletic Commission telling them not … More Association of Ringside Physicians to NAC – No 8 oz Gloves for McGregor vs. Mayweather

Today the Korea Herald reports that criminal charges are being pursued against former UFC fighter Bang Tae-hyun for allegedly agreeing to take a dive at UFC Fight Night 79. In an interesting twist the fighter apparently had second thoughts prior to the bout and went on to a decision victory. The Herald reports as follows: South … More Former UFC Fighter Indicted For Fight Fixing

As reported by CBC’s Jon Tattrie, presently no professional boxing or MMA events can be held in Nova Scotia.  Why?  Because the government has failed to appoint (or re-appoint) new Nova Scotia Boxing Authority commissioners after the present acting members terms ended in June 2017.  This resulted in the Province being “not in good standing/not … More Government Neglect Puts Nova Scotia “Not in Good Standing” With Association of Boxing Commissions

Update – August 12, 2017 – Today Boxrec’s Grey Johnson advises me that he received “an e-mail from Mississippi that they got the ok from North Carolina for Marvin Hunt to fight“.  Apparently they did not bother to let Boxrec know the suspension was lifted prior to the fight. This is, in itself, troubling as … More Mississippi Reportedly Allows Fighter to Compete While Serving Suspension For Multiple KO’s (Article Updated – Suspension Apparently Waived)

Update August 16, 2017 – …The NAC, today, approved 8 oz gloves.  They relied on no scientific evidence speaking to the safety of this decision contrary to advice from the ARP. ___________________________________________ …Unless the Nevada Athletic Commission choose to ignore their own rules and the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sport’s Regulatory Guidelines. Earlier … More No, McGregor and Mayweather Cannot Wear 8 oz Gloves…