Paul S. Haberman Quoted in Undisputed Fight Network Article on the Recent Summary Judgment Ruling in Golden Boy v. Haymon and Its Implications From the article: “'To the extent Golden Boy made any mistakes in the case,' says Paul Haberman, principal owner of the Law Offices...
Read MoreA Quick Look at the Potential Contractual Implications of Nicholas Walters’ Controversial Effort against Vasyl Lomachenko On November 26, 2016, what had been one of the most anticipated showdowns in professional boxing this year, the HBO-televised bout between WBO super-featherweight champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist...
Read MoreA Few Legal Basics on the Off-Label Use of Drugs, Medical Devices, and Medical Systems in New York and New Jersey A doctor’s patients are not guinea pigs on whom new, novel, or experimental treatments are to be undertaken with regularity and impunity. However, it is...
Read MoreFrom the article: "Paul Haberman, the principal/owner of the Law Offices of Paul S. Haberman in Norwood, New Jersey, is well-versed in MMA-speak, and has a vast understanding of the law and the circumstances it creates. The million-dollar policy is likely to stay put after the...
Read MoreBlue Chip Lightweight Prospect’s Motorcycle Accident Highlights the Need for Contractual Limitations on a Boxer’s Activities between Bouts This past month, blue chip lightweight prospect Felix (Diamante) Verdejo, 22-0 (15 KOs), sustained injuries to his head, face, and left arm as the result of a...
Read MoreIn Light of New York’s Legalization of Mixed Martial Arts, a Look at the Legal and Regulatory Risks Involved With Alternating Between a Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Career. On four occasions throughout 2013, colorful former welterweight and super welterweight boxing champion Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga...
Read MoreA Quick Look at the Possible Regulatory Implications of Victories for Al Haymon in His Lawsuits with Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions Ask almost any boxer in the United States who the best manager in the sport is today, and most of them would inevitably...
Read MoreThis past week, 2000 U.S. Olympic bronze medalist and two-time middleweight champion Jermain (Bad Intentions) Taylor, who was once expected to usher in a new era in the middleweight division following back-to-back decision wins over long-reigning champion Bernard (The Executioner) Hopkins, was arrested for the...
Read MoreWhat to Contemplate When Signing with a Boxing Promoter There was a time when Don King’s signing of a well-regarded prospect would not have raised many eye brows, as he was essentially the godfather of the sport and responsible for many of its largest events...
Read MoreA Look at the Potential Contractual Implications of Refusing Bouts One professional boxer accusing another of ducking him in order to drum up interest in a potential bout is almost as old as the sport itself. While some may argue that certain ducking accusations in recent...
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