My guest on this podcast is the President of Showtime Sports and Event Programming - Stephen Espinoza. I talked to him about the great 2018 Showtime had; what's coming up in 2019; life after Les Moonves; the Wilder-Fury and Pacquiao-Broner PPVs and what criteria he uses to determine what goes on PPV. We also discussed the possibility of Showtime doing tournaments similar to the WBSS and Stephen's role as a possible conscience of the sport. It was a great conversation - hope you enjoy!
Check out what's going on at Showtime Boxing at the following link: https://www.sho.com/sports/fights
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Monday, November 19, 2018
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Boxing Podcast with Tim Smith VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC
My guest on this podcast is Tim Smith, VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). We spoke about the PBC's recent multi-year television deals with Showtime and Fox and the possibility of more deals to come. We also got into what's next for Deontay Wilder, Errol Spence, Keith Thurman, the Charlo Twins, Mikey Garcia, Leo Santa Cruz and others. It was a fun discussion - enjoy!
Check out what's going on at the PBC at the following link: http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/
For more Boxing Esq. podcasts, you can find them on Soundcloud at the below embed or subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoy the podcasts, please leave a comment or rating, that would be greatly appreciated.
Check out what's going on at the PBC at the following link: http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/
For more Boxing Esq. podcasts, you can find them on Soundcloud at the below embed or subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoy the podcasts, please leave a comment or rating, that would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Boxing Podcast With Writer Adam Abramowitz
My guest on this podcast is Adam Abramowitz, a writer for the excellent boxing blog Saturday Night Boxing. Adam is also on the board of the independent media run Transnational Boxing Ratings, as well as The Ring ratings panel.
We spoke about his recent article on the influx of streaming networks into the sport of boxing, titled "Hearn, Top Rank and the New American Boxing Paradigm". We also got into where cable broadcasting in general is going and how that affects the sport. It was a great conversation.
To check out Adam's work on boxing go to www.saturdaynightboxing.com. You can also catch up with Adam on Twitter at @snboxing.
Enjoy the podcast. You can listen to it on Soundcloud or subscribe to the podcast on either iTunes or Stitcher. Please leave a comment or a rating, I would very much appreciate it.
We spoke about his recent article on the influx of streaming networks into the sport of boxing, titled "Hearn, Top Rank and the New American Boxing Paradigm". We also got into where cable broadcasting in general is going and how that affects the sport. It was a great conversation.
To check out Adam's work on boxing go to www.saturdaynightboxing.com. You can also catch up with Adam on Twitter at @snboxing.
Enjoy the podcast. You can listen to it on Soundcloud or subscribe to the podcast on either iTunes or Stitcher. Please leave a comment or a rating, I would very much appreciate it.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Boxing Podcast with VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC - Tim Smith
My guest on this podcast is Tim Smith, VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). Tim was a long-time boxing writer, having covered the sport at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Cincinnati Enquirer, the New York Times and the New York Daily News before taking his position at the PBC. We spoke about Tim's years as a boxing writer, the PBC's pursuit of a TV deal on free TV, the PBC's potential teaming up with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, Top Rank's deal on ESPN, the World Boxing Super Series and Floyd Mayweather potentially fighting in the UFC. Great discussion - enjoy!
Check out what's going on at the PBC at the following link: http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/
For more Boxing Esq. podcasts, you can find them on Soundcloud at the below embed or subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoy the podcasts, please leave a comment or rating, that would be greatly appreciated.
Check out what's going on at the PBC at the following link: http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/
For more Boxing Esq. podcasts, you can find them on Soundcloud at the below embed or subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoy the podcasts, please leave a comment or rating, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Class Action Suit Against Showtime Alleging Faulty Mayweather-McGregor PPV Transmission Headed To Arbitration
A Federal Court judge in the Southern District of New York recently granted Showtime's motion to compel arbitration in a putative class action brought by plaintiff Victor Mallh alleging issues with Showtime's online stream of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match.
Judge Denise Cote ruled that the online agreement that viewers had to click their consent to before purchasing the bout on PPV, was "reasonably conspicuous and the plaintiff's click gave his unambiguous consent" to the form agreement to arbitrate and class action waiver contained in the Terms of Use (TOU).
Judge Cote also held that "[c]ourts around the country have recognized that an electronic click can suffice the acceptance of a contract . . . as long as the layout and language of the site give the user reasonable notice that a click will manifest assent to an agreement." By clicking the "I agree" box, that indicated agreement with the TOU, the plaintiff assented to arbitration.
Judge Cote held that Mallh's action was stayed pending the outcome of the arbitration.
There are similar cases regarding the Mayweather-McGregor online stream that are stayed pending the outcome of this case.
See Judge Cote's order below:
See Showtime's Motion to Compel Arbitration or, in the Alternative, Dismiss the Action:
Judge Denise Cote ruled that the online agreement that viewers had to click their consent to before purchasing the bout on PPV, was "reasonably conspicuous and the plaintiff's click gave his unambiguous consent" to the form agreement to arbitrate and class action waiver contained in the Terms of Use (TOU).
Judge Cote also held that "[c]ourts around the country have recognized that an electronic click can suffice the acceptance of a contract . . . as long as the layout and language of the site give the user reasonable notice that a click will manifest assent to an agreement." By clicking the "I agree" box, that indicated agreement with the TOU, the plaintiff assented to arbitration.
Judge Cote held that Mallh's action was stayed pending the outcome of the arbitration.
There are similar cases regarding the Mayweather-McGregor online stream that are stayed pending the outcome of this case.
See Judge Cote's order below:
See Showtime's Motion to Compel Arbitration or, in the Alternative, Dismiss the Action:
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Mayweather Legal Update
Floyd Mayweather's team is known as the The Money Team (TMT) and of course, where there is money, you'll find litigation. Currently, there are a number of matters pending involving Floyd Mayweather, either directly or indirectly.
Floyd Sr. gets sued for $20M by former publicist
Let's start with the latest involving Floyd's father, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. As reported by Paul Gift in Forbes, Ann Barlow, a former publicist for Floyd Sr., is suing him for breach of contract stemming from a public relations and consulting services contract Sr. signed with her. According to the Forbes article, in 2015, Sr. had sued Barlow over the same agreement, claiming that she had tricked him into signing it, when he really wanted help setting up a nonprofit foundation for sarcoidosis (which he is suffering from). Sr. dropped the suit but Barlow is now suing him for breach and claiming over $20M in damages.
Showtime looking to consolidate Mayweather-McGregor Streaming Suits in NY
Showtime filed a motion to transfer and centralize eight lawsuits in five different federal districts regarding the loss of streaming services for the Mayweather-McGregor bout to the Federal Court in the Southern District of New York. The suits allege that either Showtime or affiliate companies of the UFC which offered the Mayweather-McGregor PPV via streaming service, sold a defective product that prevented purchasers from watching the event.
See Showtime's motion below:
Mayweather Promotions files for Default Judgment in "Philthy Rich" trademark dispute
In August 2017, Mayweather Promotions, LLC ("MP") filed an opposition to rapper Phillip Anthony Beasley's attempt to trademark his nom de rap "Philthy Rich". MP had previously registered the name of Floyd's record label "Philthy Rich Records" with the PTO. Beasley was required to file an answer to the opposition by October 9, 2017. Having failed to do so, MP moved for a default judgment before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB").
See the default motion below:
Ticketmaster sues scalpers for using bots to buy tickets to events, incl., Mayweather-Pacquiao
Ticketmaster is claiming $10M in damages in a suit it brought against Prestige and other secondary ticket brokers for the use of "bots" that buy in bulk tickets available to the public. The suit alleges the brokers then resell the tickets at a significant markup. Ticketmaster alleges that the bots were able to circumvent the site's security features and restrictions on tickets per customer to do mass buys for many prominent events. The suit alleges that the bots purchased the "majority of the tickets available through Ticketmaster" for the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.
See the complaint below:
Floyd Sr. gets sued for $20M by former publicist
Let's start with the latest involving Floyd's father, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. As reported by Paul Gift in Forbes, Ann Barlow, a former publicist for Floyd Sr., is suing him for breach of contract stemming from a public relations and consulting services contract Sr. signed with her. According to the Forbes article, in 2015, Sr. had sued Barlow over the same agreement, claiming that she had tricked him into signing it, when he really wanted help setting up a nonprofit foundation for sarcoidosis (which he is suffering from). Sr. dropped the suit but Barlow is now suing him for breach and claiming over $20M in damages.
Showtime looking to consolidate Mayweather-McGregor Streaming Suits in NY
Showtime filed a motion to transfer and centralize eight lawsuits in five different federal districts regarding the loss of streaming services for the Mayweather-McGregor bout to the Federal Court in the Southern District of New York. The suits allege that either Showtime or affiliate companies of the UFC which offered the Mayweather-McGregor PPV via streaming service, sold a defective product that prevented purchasers from watching the event.
See Showtime's motion below:
Mayweather Promotions files for Default Judgment in "Philthy Rich" trademark dispute
In August 2017, Mayweather Promotions, LLC ("MP") filed an opposition to rapper Phillip Anthony Beasley's attempt to trademark his nom de rap "Philthy Rich". MP had previously registered the name of Floyd's record label "Philthy Rich Records" with the PTO. Beasley was required to file an answer to the opposition by October 9, 2017. Having failed to do so, MP moved for a default judgment before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB").
See the default motion below:
Ticketmaster sues scalpers for using bots to buy tickets to events, incl., Mayweather-Pacquiao
Ticketmaster is claiming $10M in damages in a suit it brought against Prestige and other secondary ticket brokers for the use of "bots" that buy in bulk tickets available to the public. The suit alleges the brokers then resell the tickets at a significant markup. Ticketmaster alleges that the bots were able to circumvent the site's security features and restrictions on tickets per customer to do mass buys for many prominent events. The suit alleges that the bots purchased the "majority of the tickets available through Ticketmaster" for the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.
See the complaint below:
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