Imane Khelif has become one of the most talked-about figures in international boxing, not only for her Olympic triumph but for the controversy surrounding her right to compete. The Algerian fighter was thrown into the spotlight in 2023 when the International Boxing Association (“IBA”) barred her from the world championships, claiming she had “failed gender... Continue Reading →
Tyson-Paul Fight Shifts to a Courtroom Brawl
The much-anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was streamed live by Netflix on November 15, 2024. Netflix claims the event was the most-streamed sporting event with 38 million concurrent streams in the US, with a total of 65 million concurrent streams globally.[1] Lawsuit over Streaming Although billed as a landmark event for... Continue Reading →
UB Law Alumni Profile – A Look at Paul Iya’s Path to Agency
Paul Iya is a 2013 graduate from the University at Buffalo School of Law and is currently a certified NFLPA agent working as the Director of Legal Affairs at Generation Sports Group. Agency is the dream for some who intend to pursue a career in sports law. Paul Iya is currently living that dream, so... Continue Reading →
Gervonta Davis Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run Case
Boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis pleaded guilty on Thursday to four misdemeanors stemming from a hit-and-run crash that happened in November of 2020. The accident left four people injured, including a pregnant woman. The 28-year-old Baltimore native was originally charged with 14 counts related to the collision; each carried a maximum sentence of one year... Continue Reading →