BoxingScene.com has received an official statement from the Haymon Boxing legal team, regarding our earlier story with respect to their victory in their ongoing legal battle with Golden Boy Promotions, who were seeking millions of dollars in damages for various claims.
STATEMENT FROM MICHAEL WILLIAMS OF THE LAW FIRM QUINN EMANUEL, THE LEAD COUNSEL IN THE GOLDEN BOY LAWSUIT AGAINST AL HAYMON.
THE OTHER LAW FIRM INVOLVED IN THE LAWSUIT WAS KINSELLA, WEITZMAN, ISER, KUMP & ALDISERT LLP.
On behalf of our clients, Haymon Sports, LLC and its CEO, Alan Haymon, we are very pleased with the decision of the Court to grant summary judgment and dismiss all of the meritless claims filed by Golden Boy Promotions.
The Court’s ruling makes clear that the efforts by Haymon Sports were intended to, and actually did, increase competition in the boxing industry, to the benefit of the boxers, other promoters, and the fans.
Golden Boy’s invocation of the Ali Act -- which the Court recognized exists to protect boxers, not promoters – was especially hypocritical given that the Court cited evidence that confirms Haymon Sports has consistently looked to protect the interests of its boxers against one-sided and oppressive promoter contracts.
Any decline in Golden Boy’s business cannot be attributed to the hard work and legal activities of my clients.
We remain disappointed that Golden Boy chose to use the court system to try and stifle lawful competition and make false and unsupported accusation about my clients.
