Main Events files suit over alleged interference with Stevenson-Kovalev

"This world in which mega promoters come in and stomp out smaller promoters is bad for the sport," Duva said. "Trying to create this UFC model is

Chris Mannix | Apr 30, 2014

Main Events files suit over alleged interference with Stevenson-Kovalev /

Main Events' suit alleges that Sergey Kovalev's proposed fight against Adonis Stevenson was interfered with by Golden Boy Promotions and advisor Al Haymon. — Main Events' suit alleges that Sergey Kovalev's proposed fight against Adonis Stevenson was interfered with by Golden Boy Promotions and advisor Al Haymon :: Scott Heavey/Getty Images

"This world in which mega promoters come in and stomp out smaller promoters is bad for the sport," Duva said. "Trying to create this UFC model is fundamentally wrong. I don't know how one person can represent everyone. As a medium-level promoter, I can go out and advocate for my fighters. These people, they came along and upset everything. We had a deal. This is not OK. My father told me to stand up to bullies, and I'm OK doing that."

Published Apr 30, 2014

CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.