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Triller Reportedly Still Hasn’t Paid Sergey Kovalev, Other Fighters

Triller could be facing sanctions soon, as they reportedly still haven’t paid Sergey Kovalev, and other fighters. According to a report from boxing insider Dan Rafael, Triller still owes money to its top performers from their TrillerVerz 5 show on May 14. Sergey Kovalev and Tervel Pulev are still owed their purses for their headlining…

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Triller could be facing sanctions soon, as they reportedly still haven’t paid Sergey Kovalev, and other fighters.

According to a report from boxing insider Dan Rafael, Triller still owes money to its top performers from their TrillerVerz 5 show on May 14. Sergey Kovalev and Tervel Pulev are still owed their purses for their headlining clash.

Kovalev came out of a three-year hiatus to hand Pulev the first loss of his career via unanimous decision.

The two weren’t paid on fight night, with Triller Fight Club President David Tetreault asking for an extension, which was an agreed upon date of May 31.

However, Triller still missed the payment deadline. It should also be noted that Pulev’s brother, Kubrat, also hasn’t been paid for his fight, which took place in the co-headlining spot. His opponent, Jerry Forrest, has only been “partially paid.”

According to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), Kovalev is due a purse of $500,000, Tervel Pulev $195,454, Kubrat Pulev $204,545 and Forrest $140,000.

However, each fighter’s respective deals also included side agreements where they would be paid even more money. Kovalev and Pulev’s promoters are now seeking interest on the due payments.

The CSAC are aware of the situation and “could take measures to suspend Triller from putting on events in the state.” This could be devastating for Triller, who only started up in 2020.

What do you think about Triller not yet having paid its fighters, and the potential sanctions they’re facing? Sound off in the comments!

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Dana White: MGM Called To Ask If They Can Play Masvidal vs. Diaz at Canelo vs. Kovalev

Last night (Sat. November 2, 2019) was huge for combat sports fans. The UFC 244 pay-per-view (PPV) card, arguably the most stacked of the year thus far, took place from Madison Square Garden. Also, Canelo Alvarez jumped up to light heavyweight to challenge Sergey Kovalev. However, prior to the two shows starting, DAZN announced that […]

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Last night (Sat. November 2, 2019) was huge for combat sports fans. The UFC 244 pay-per-view (PPV) card, arguably the most stacked of the year thus far, took place from Madison Square Garden.

Also, Canelo Alvarez jumped up to light heavyweight to challenge Sergey Kovalev. However, prior to the two shows starting, DAZN announced that they wouldn’t start their Alvarez vs. Kovalev main event until after the UFC 244 main event between Masvidal and Diaz concluded. However, the DAZN card’s co-main event didn’t end until halfway through the UFC 244 co-main event between Darren Till and Kelvin Gastelum.

This would mean a lengthy intermission for both DAZN viewers at home, as well as those live in attendance. So, the MGM Grand called up UFC president Dana White to ask if they could play the Masvidal vs. Diaz fight for its restless crowd. White explained the situation in the UFC 244 post-fight press conference. (H/T Bloody Elbow)

“So we were sitting there, and MGM called and said that. ‘you guys are halfway through your co-main event right now,” White said. “People are losing their minds here,’ or whatever. ‘Can we show the Diaz fight at the MGM?’”

“And I was just like, ‘Holy sh-t! This is crazy! This is getting crazier by the minute!’ I woke up and dreamed all this, that it could happen,” he continued. “It was nuts. And of course, we said yes, and they did and wow.”

White then took the opportunity to take a shot at Golden Boy Promotions promoter and newfound enemy Oscar De La Hoya, who the UFC boss called a “scumbag,” amongst other things.

“They’re not showing my main event at their cards because somebody won and somebody lost,” White said. “It’s a much bigger picture than that. And you guys know how I am or whatever, I f—ng hate Oscar De La Hoya. I hate this guy. He’s a scumbag, he’s a snake. And I’ve told him not to go on this night, he did what he wanted to do, and here we are.

“I respect Canelo, and I respect all the other fighters and the guys who participate in the sport of boxing,” White added. “And we got it worked out yesterday to where fans could see both fights. It’s a crazy, crazy thing for me.”

What do you think about White allowing the MGM Grand to play Masvidal vs. Diaz at Canelo vs. Kovalev?

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Watch Canelo Alvarez Knock Sergey Kovalev Out (Video)

Canelo Alvarez has captured gold in another division at the expense of Sergey Kovalev. Having won boxing gold as a light middleweight, middleweight, and super middleweight, Alvarez wanted a piece of light heavyweight gold. To do so, he needed to take t…

Canelo Alvarez has captured gold in another division at the expense of Sergey Kovalev. Having won boxing gold as a light middleweight, middleweight, and super middleweight, Alvarez wanted a piece of light heavyweight gold. To do so, he needed to take the WBO title from Kovalev in Las Vegas. Mission accomplished. Alvarez and Kovalev fought […]

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Canelo Alvarez Obliterates Sergey Kovalev To Win Light Heavyweight Title (Video)

UFC 244 wasn’t the only big combat sports event last night (Sat. November 2, 2019). Canelo Alvarez took on Sergey Kovalev for the WBO light heavyweight championship. It was a close fight for the majority of the contest. Both men had their moments and kept each round close, but Alvarez threw out all need for […]

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UFC 244 wasn’t the only big combat sports event last night (Sat. November 2, 2019). Canelo Alvarez took on Sergey Kovalev for the WBO light heavyweight championship.

It was a close fight for the majority of the contest. Both men had their moments and kept each round close, but Alvarez threw out all need for the scorecards in the 11th round. The Mexican star connected with a shot that rocked Kovalev badly, and Alvarez followed up with another shot that put his lights out.

Check out the spectacular knockout finish here:

What did you think of Alvarez’s performance against Kovalev?

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev Purses: Alvarez Banking Big

Tonight is a huge night for combat sports. Aside from the massive UFC 244 card, a tremendous WBO light heavyweight title fight will take place between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev after the UFC card ends. Alvarez will be jumping up another division to challenge for yet another title. The Mexican boxing megastar has only […]

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Tonight is a huge night for combat sports. Aside from the massive UFC 244 card, a tremendous WBO light heavyweight title fight will take place between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev after the UFC card ends.

Alvarez will be jumping up another division to challenge for yet another title. The Mexican boxing megastar has only lost once in his career, that being to Floyd Mayweather early in his run as a professional, but will take on a very game opponent in Kovalev (34-3-1). The action goes down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kovalev is on a two-fight win streak since suffering a seventh-round TKO loss to Eleider Álvarez, a loss he has since avenged. Handing Alvarez the first loss of his career since 2013, at 36-years-old, would be a massive feat for the longtime light heavyweight champion. ESPN has released the full salaries for those involved in the Alvarez vs. Kovalev card.

Check out the full salaries here:

  • Canelo Alvarez $35 million
    Sergey Kovalev $3 million (guaranteed several million more)
  • Ryan Garcia $250,000
    Romero Duno $50,000
  • Bakhram Murtazaliev $55,000
    Jorge Fortea $20,000
  • Seniesa Estrada $50,000
    Marlen Esparza $50,000
  • Blair Cobbs $20,000
    Carlos Ortiz $5,000
  • Meiirim Nursultanov $12,500
    Cristian Olivas $12,000
  • Evan Holyfield – Unknown
    Nick Winstead – Unknown

What do you think about the purses for Alvarez vs. Kovalev? Who are you picking in tonight’s main event?

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DAZN Announces Canelo vs. Kovalev Will Start After UFC 244 Ends

DAZN has decided not to go head-to-head with UFC 244 tomorrow night, which will be headlined by Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz for the Baddest Mother F*cker Championship. Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is scheduled for tomorrow night as well, where the Mexican boxing star jumps up to light heavyweight to take on Kovalev for […]

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DAZN has decided not to go head-to-head with UFC 244 tomorrow night, which will be headlined by Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz for the Baddest Mother F*cker Championship.

Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev is scheduled for tomorrow night as well, where the Mexican boxing star jumps up to light heavyweight to take on Kovalev for the WBO title. Many combat sports fans were worried they wouldn’t be able to watch both. However, DAZN has announced that Canelo vs. Kovalev won’t start until after the Masvidal vs. Diaz main event ends.

DAZN EVP of North America Joe Markowski released the following statement to MMA Fighting.

“We saw Dana’s comments about staggering the start times, and we completely agreed. It’s a huge night for combat sports fans, and they should be able to see both main events live. It was an easy decision.”

With this, Alvarez vs. Kovalev should have a start time of around 1:00 a.m. ET tomorrow night. The action goes down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be a great way to end an already stacked night of combat sports.

What do you think about DAZN deciding not to start Alvarez vs. Kovalev until after UFC 244?

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