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BREAKING: BOXXER and NBC Partnership Ends – U.S. Expansion Plans in Limbo

BOXXER and NBC Partnership Ends – U.S. Expansion Plans in Limbo The UK-based boxing promoter BOXXER has suffered a significant setback as its U.S. broadcasting deal with Peacock and NBC…

The UK-based boxing promoter BOXXER has suffered a significant setback as its U.S. broadcasting deal with Peacock and NBC Sports officially ended in December 2024. The partnership, which began in October 2023, had been a key component of BOXXER’s strategy to expand its presence in the lucrative U.S. boxing market. However, as of now, the promotion is without a U.S. broadcaster.

BOXXER and NBC Partnership Ends

According to a reliable source with direct knowledge of the situation, BOXXER’s U.S. broadcast deal with NBC Sports and Peacock concluded at the end of 2024, leaving the UK-based promotion without a U.S. broadcaster. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that no renewal or replacement deal is currently in place.

BOXXER’s partnership with NBC Sports brought several high-profile boxing events and fighters to U.S. audiences via Peacock and NBC from late 2023 through the end of 2024. This partnership aimed to expand the promotion’s reach in the U.S. market.

No BOXXER events aired in primetime on NBC’s main network during their partnership. While the deal included select events being broadcast on NBC, most of the coverage was focused on live streaming through Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform.

The collaboration began in October 2023 with the highly anticipated light-heavyweight clash between Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez at The O2 Arena in London. This fight, featuring two of the top-ranked light heavyweights in the world, set the stage for their U.S. expansion efforts.

This development comes at a challenging time for the sport, with other major players also facing broadcast uncertainties stateside. ESPN is reportedly not renewing its long-standing deal with Top Rank. In recent years, prominent networks like HBO and Showtime have entirely exited the boxing scene.

Meanwhile, platforms like DAZN and Saudi-backed initiatives are increasingly centralizing boxing coverage. For BOXXER, this marks a critical juncture as it seeks new opportunities to maintain its international growth while continuing to conquer the UK market through its exclusive Sky Sports deal.

Laura Grzyb – Undefeated Boxing Star Signed to KSW Looking to Make an Impact in MMA

Undefeated boxing sensation Laura Grzyb has officially signed with KSW. As announced by the promotion on Friday, the 29-year-old…

Undefeated boxing sensation Laura Grzyb has officially signed with KSW.

As announced by the promotion on Friday, the 29-year-old EBU European and IBO International champion has inked a deal to bring her skills from the squared circle to the cage.

Competing as both a strawweight and a flyweight, Grzyb is a perfect 11-0 in her boxing career, including knockouts in her first three fights as a professional.

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No official details regarding her mixed martial arts debut have been revealed as of yet, but Grzyb has been hard at work honing her skills inside the cage, as evidenced by her recent posts on social media.

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Laura Grzyb joins a long list of MMA icons who have competed under the KSW banner

Based out of Warsaw, Poland, KSW is one of the most popular MMA organizations in Europe and has featured a slew of UFC stars in the early days of their careers, including Jan Blachowicz, Dricus Du Plessis, Mateusz Gamrot, Alexander Gustafsson, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz.

KSW’s next event will emanate from the Home Credit Arena in Liberec, Czech Republic and can be watched via internet pay-per-view on the promotion’s official website.

Boxing Legend Butterbean Challenges Brock Lesnar: The Real Battle of the Giants

Boxing legend Butterbean, AKA Eric Esch, has issued a bold challenge to former UFC champion and WWE superstar Brock…

Boxing legend Butterbean, AKA Eric Esch, has issued a bold challenge to former UFC champion and WWE superstar Brock Lesnar for a boxing match. Butterbean boasts an impressive record of 77 wins and has expressed his desire for a real fight rather than an exhibition bout. This is a matchup of knockout power facing unrelenting wrestling.

Butterbean vs. Brock Lesnar

Butterbean last competed professionally in 2013, with his most recent victory dating back to 2007. Despite his long absence from the ring, he stated that he has partnered with Lucky Energy, an energy drink company, to help make the fight happen. In his prime, he competed in boxing, kickboxing, and MMA and packed dangerous knockout power.

Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar, known for his dominance in WWE and UFC, has been inactive in combat sports since his last UFC fight in 2016, which was ruled a no-contest due to a failed drug test. This challenge comes despite Butterbean’s significant health struggles in recent years, including a period when he relied on a wheelchair. Brock Lesnar, 47, remains sidelined in the WWE.

Speaking to IFL TV, the 58-year-old said, “I would love to fight Brock Lesnar in a boxing match. He runs his mouth; he’s a big guy. It would be a great fight and something people would want to see… I was in a wheelchair for three years and lost all belief in myself… Prove to myself that I can accomplish anything.”

Butterbean is shorter but significantly heavier in his prime, with a weight advantage of up to 135 lbs over Lesnar. However, Lesnar’s height and athletic build provide him with greater agility and reach. Currently, Butterbean’s weight loss has reduced the gap, but Lesnar still holds a clear advantage in mobility and fitness.

Here is a size comparison between Lesnar and Butterbean:

Butterbean

Height: 5 ft 11(180cm).
Athletic Weight: 330 – 400 lbs (150 – 181 kg).
Current Weight: Under 300 lbs after losing over 200 lbs from his peak of 500 lbs.

Brock Lesnar

Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm).
Athletic Weight: 265 – 280 lbs (120 – 127 kg).
Current Weight: Approximately 286 lbs (130 kg).

In their prime, a matchup between Eric Esch and Brock Lesnar would have been a clash of power and contrasting styles. Butterbean is known for his devastating knockout punches and an impressive 75% KO rate. He thrived in short boxing bouts where his explosive power overwhelmed opponents quickly.

Lesnar, on the other hand, was a dominant force in mixed martial arts with a wrestling-heavy style, given his collegiate wrestling background. While Butterbean’s hands would have given him an edge in stand-up exchanges, Lesnar’s superior conditioning and grappling skills could have posed significant challenges if the fight occurred under MMA rules. The outcome would likely depend on the format of the fight, with boxing favoring Butterbean, while MMA would lean toward Lesnar.

Today, the matchup would be vastly different due to Butterbean’s health challenges and long absence from competition. At 58 years old, Butterbean has faced significant physical decline, reportedly being in a wheelchair at one point. Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar has remained inactive in the WWE and combat sports since 2016. While Lesnar’s age, 47, could limit his sharpness, his mobility would likely give him an advantage over Butterbean in any contest.

The trend of celebrity and exhibition boxing matches has seen a significant rise in popularity over the past decade. These events bring together a mix of internet influencers, retired athletes, and celebrities from various fields for boxing bouts. These fights have generated massive pay-per-view sales and global attention, despite criticism from traditional boxing purists.

These events continue to attract attention by bringing together big names from different sports and entertainment. Fans will now wait to see if Lesnar responds to Butterbean’s callout, however, it seems highly unlikely.

Logan Paul Dares Lionel Messi to a Boxing Match, Offers to Drop Lawsuit

Logan Paul wants to settle his legal troubles with iconic footballer Lionel Messi inside the squared circle. Paul recently…

Logan Paul wants to settle his legal troubles with iconic footballer Lionel Messi inside the squared circle.

Paul recently launched an all-out feud with the Argentine over their feuding brands of sports drinks, both of which went on sale in June 2024. Paul, alongside business partner KSI, introduced the world to Prime while Messi’s Mas+ came out and immediately garnered attention from fans of the Inter Miami captain.

Interestingly, both brands offered a similar bottle design which did not go unnoticed.

That prompted Mas+ to file a lawsuit in a New York court last October claiming that Prime is infringing on the intellectual property of Messi’s product and accused Prime of playing dirty in its marketing plans.

A month later, the lawyers for KSI and Logan Paul filed a countersuit claiming that Mas+ was attempting to take over their trade designs and continue to confuse consumers.

Logan Paul offers to settle lawsuits in the ring

While evidence is still being analyzed in the case, Logan Paul offered an expedited process to help the two brands settle their ongoing rivalry — a boxing match. Taking to TikTok, the WWE Superstar suggested that he’d be willing to drop the countersuit and let bygones be bygones if Messi agrees to meet him inside the ring.

“Brother, you copied us,” Paul said. “Everyone has seen it, they saw what you did. And we got a lawsuit, wait a minute, this is unfair, obviously we did a countersuit. If you can’t beat the best, you have to be the best, but that’s illegal, that’s our design. We’re defending ourselves and that’s harassment?

“Joking aside, I swear I would consider backing out of the lawsuit, only if…. Logan Paul vs Messi. See you in the ring brother.”

Of course, there’s probably a 0.00001% chance that Lionel Messi accepts the offer, but it wouldn’t be a normal day if one of the Paul brothers weren’t calling out someone for a fight that they know will never happen.

Ring Girl Sydney Thomas Weighs In: Logan Paul vs. Jake Paul – Who’s the Real Champ?

Sydney Thomas, a rising social media star and ring girl, recently shared her thoughts on the ongoing debate between…

Sydney Thomas, a rising social media star and ring girl, recently shared her thoughts on the ongoing debate between Logan Paul and Jake Paul, two of the most polarizing figures in entertainment. Thomas recently spoke in an interview to discuss the upcoming match.

Sydney Thomas on Logan Paul vs. Jake Paul

Logan Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing world despite limited success in the ring. He debuted in a high-profile match against fellow YouTuber KSI in 2018, which ended in a draw, followed by a rematch in 2019 that he lost via split decision.

Jake Paul, Logan’s younger brother, has taken a more serious approach to boxing. Starting with matches against fellow influencers, Jake has since fought professional fighters, including former UFC champions like Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva. Both Logan and Jake Paul first gained fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube.

Ring Girl Sydney Thomas

Sydney Thomas became a viral sensation after serving as a ring girl during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight in November 2024. Known for her poised presence, she gained hundreds of thousands of followers on social media following the event.

A former University of Alabama student and MLB cheerleader, Sydney is now carving out her place in the entertainment industry with appearances at major events and growing influence online.

Speaking in an interview with The Schmo, Sydney Thomas discussed Jake Paul vs. Logan Paul, she said:

“I’m looking forward to the fight with him and Logan. I think that’ll be a cool fight if that actually happens. I would go with Jake. Yeah, I’d say Jake. Yeah, I’d say Jake would do the best.”

While Logan Paul continues to leverage his charisma in high-profile exhibition matches, Jake Paul has carved out a reputation as a serious contender in the boxing world. The two are set to face off on March 27 on HBO MAX.

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