Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor’s management warns Manny Pacquiao ahead of his trial that “justice will be served”
Audie Attar, chief executive officer of Paradigm Sports, asserts that his combat sports organisation will “shut off 100 percent” of Manny Pacquiao’s possibilities to earn money in the United States “if we win the trial.”
The Filipino boxing legend is accused of breaking his contract with the United States-based Paradigm, which claims it has suffered $20 million in damages since signing him in February 2020.
On March 3, the case will be tried in Orange County, California. Manny Paradigm Sports CEO Audie Attar asserts that his combat sports agency will “shut off 100 percent” of Manny Pacquiao’s opportunities to generate money in the United States “after we win” in court.
The Filipino boxing legend is accused of breaking his contract with the United States-based Paradigm, which claims it has suffered $20 million in damages since signing him in February 2020.
On March 3, the case will be tried in Orange County, California.
Paradigm, which also handles UFC superstar Conor McGregor, claims Pacquiao violated the firm’s exclusive rights to market his fights by engaging in contests outside the scope of their agreement.
Attar said in a statement:
“Manny’s days of thumbing his nose at our contractual rights are almost at an end. We have an overwhelming case against him and look forward to justice being served. The Court has already entered an Order stating that – due to his consistent violation of court orders – Pacquiao is now deemed to have admitted he breached his contract with Paradigm and that Paradigm has suffered more than US$20 million in damages.”
Conor McGregor has stated that the UFC has once again extended an offer to return to The Ultimate Fighter as a coach, suggesting he may be returning to the show. In 2015, The Notorious appeared on the show and coached his team to victory over rival fighter Urijah Faber. Now, McGregor has hinted at a strong return to the screen both in and out of the octagon by posting a photo on Instagram in which he says he is open to the idea while also reflecting on his accomplishments in the ring.
McGregor took to Instagram to share the latest update and wrote:
“This is a snap from the original ultimate fighter house. Where I coached vs urijah faber. This photo was just before the show tho. It was right before I won my first world title beating urijah team mate chad mendes around. I then went on to coach the famous fight show straight after the fight. With a big black eye and a gash, my tricolor, and my new and first ever ufc gold belt, I waltzed into the notorious fight gym in Las Vegas. The slickest suits and shouts the show had ever seen before. On top of the silverware. And I coached my team to victory. Crazy. Some journey. I have just been offered to coach this role again. I like it. It is full immersion which is needed.
I see fighters lining up.
I know whats ahead I been ready motherf**kers. #StayReady”
Former stuntman-turned-writer-director Garrett Warren, whose work can be seen in films like Avatar, Logan, Alice in Wonderland, Divergent, Real Steel, Alita: Battle Angel, and the Avatar sequels, gushed over McGregor, calling the Irishman an inspiration.
Under the comments section of the post, he wrote:
“After having gotten the chance to work alongside with you I truly think you are a mountain of inspiration and one of the nicest people I’ve met. Loyal, honorable and filled with HOPE! The world is a richer place with you in it. Go get em.”
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