LIV Golf’s $6 Billion Collapse & Boxing’s Latest Scam: Sports Washing vs Fan Fleecing

Discover why Saudi Arabia just pulled billions from LIV Golf after their 5-year, $6 billion attempt to revolutionize professional golf, and whether their “sports washing” strategy to improve their global reputation actually worked. Host Norm Hitzges explores the shocking connection between the Jamal Khashoggi assassination and Saudi sports investments, plus dives into boxing’s latest cash grab with upcoming Mayweather-Pacquiao and Jake Paul fights. Learn about bizarre sports anniversaries including a boxing match where no punches were thrown for over an hour and why bowling had a color barrier until 1950.
00:00:00 – The Death of LIV Golf
Saudi Arabia pulls funding from their golf tour after five years and billions invested.
00:02:49 – LIV’s Revolutionary Format
Exploring the unique 54-hole format and global tournament structure that failed to catch on.
00:04:15 – The Money Trail
Massive signing bonuses and prize money that lured top golfers away from the PGA Tour.
00:07:25 – The Khashoggi Connection
How the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sparked Saudi Arabia’s sports washing strategy.
00:09:44 – Sports Washing Success
Examining whether Saudi investment in global sports events rehabilitated their international image.
00:12:50 – Bizarre Sports Anniversaries
Fun historical sports moments including the strangest boxing match ever recorded.
00:15:19 – Breaking Color Barriers
When bowling finally allowed Black competitors after 34 years of segregation.
00:16:21 – Golf’s Greatest Streak
Sam Snead’s incredible 18-under performance over 36 holes in 1958.
00:20:02 – Boxing’s Latest Cash Grab
Why American fans keep paying for terrible celebrity boxing matches and exhibitions.
00:22:41 – Mayweather vs Pacquiao Redux
The upcoming rematch between aging fighters and why it’s bad for boxing fans.