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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with video. Nestled next to the excitement of the NFL Draft in Detroit, the Benzinga Sports Business Titans Draft event hosted a compelling panel that delved into how elite athletes parlay their sports disciplines into thriving business careers....

Hailed as the greatest female boxer of her generation, Claressa Shields continues to dominate the boxing world with her unparalleled prowess. The Flint, Michigan native, who holds a perfect record of 14 wins and no losses, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Benzinga 2024 Draft Event in Detroit...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced a live boxing event that could ramp up its live sports ambitions. What Happened: Netflix, which ended the fourth quarter with 260.28 million global paid subscribers, is bringing live boxing to the streaming platform. The company announced Thursday...

In a look back at the biggest sports betting topics of the week, the highly anticipated launch of ESPN Bet continues to be a big topic ahead of a November release. Here's a look at the top stories and bets and how some of the major sports are shaping up for bettors. ESPN Bet: ESPN Bet, an upcoming...

“His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy” is a line in Eminem’s hit song “Lose Yourself.” The lyrics might also apply to anyone taking part in a new workout with Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON). What Happened: Eminem is the latest musician to be signed...

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Tyrone Woodley took place Sunday night. Here’s a look at how the boxing match went and how a wager on Paul would have paid out. What Happened: Paul was named the winner of the match via split decision. Paul moves his boxing record to 4...

EthereumMax (EMAX), an ERC20 token, was trending at press time, featuring at the eighth spot on CoinMarketCap's list of cryptocurrencies — buoyed by the interest generated by the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. What Happened: The exhibition match between...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is set to return to the ring in a one-off fight against YouTube sensation Logan Paul. Mayweather, a 2020 International Boxing Hall-of-Fame inductee last fought in 2017 against UFC superstar Connor McGregor. How to watch: Sunday, June 6 at 8 p.m. EST on Showtime PPV....

Mike Tyson is known by nicknames like “Iron Mike,” “Kid Dynamite” and “The Baddest Man on the Planet.” He is well known in the sports world and has ventured into the business world as well. Here are five facts you may not know about Mike Tyson. 1. Mike Tyson The...

Hemp-derived CBD products manufacturer Craft 1861 said on Thursday it has established a venture with the World Boxing Council. Both parties will work together on research for CBD use in the recovery process and will develop a line of products. What Happened The venture will include research to...

The dollars are still being counted, but it’s looking pretty clear that the Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr.–Conor McGregor fight will be the biggest box-office bout in history. Mayweather, who beat mixed-martial arts champion McGregor on a 10-round TKO Saturday in Las Vegas, has now been...

Don't want to pay $89.95 to watch Floyd "Money" Mayweather take on Conor McGregor via Showtime (CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS))'s pay-per-view offering this weekend? There is a cheaper alternative for people to tune into the Mayweather–McGregor fight without paying for the live...

Add heavyweight boxing champ to the Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) portfolio of athletes, after British boxer Anthony Joshua knocked out Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round Saturday to secure a WBA and IBF world heavyweight title. While boxing has been deemed a dying sport following the rapid...

Welcome to Zing Talk, where Benzinga brings you the biggest names and brightest minds from Silicon Valley to New York City. Direct Download Subscribe in iTunes Today our guest is Charlie Gasparino, the senior correspondent for Fox Business Network, and author and journalist. How ya doing...