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US: Mayweather Manager accused of antitrust fouls in boxing

By  |  May 7, 2015

Oscar de la Hoya’s boxing promotion company is suing Floyd Mayweather’s manager and investors for $300 million, alleging they’re trying to illegally monopolize US championship fighting.

Golden Boy Promotions filed the federal antitrust and unfair competition suit Wednesday in Los Angeles.

The suit alleges that Haymon, who represents more than 150 fighters, violates the federal Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act and also California and Nevada state laws by acting as both manager and promoter.

 

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