


It looks like it could be a struggle for either Harden or Holder to collect the cash. The suit claims that McBroom’s company, Simply Greatness Productions, expected millions of pay-per-view customers to tune in for the fight fest - in fact, according to an investor deck included in Holder’s suit, McBroom expected 10,000,000 pay-per-view buyers, making it “the biggest pay-per-view event in history.” But only 136,000 fans paid the $50 to watch. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Holder filed a breach of contract suit against McBroom’s company, claiming that he was promised $2 million to fight British YouTuber Gib at the June event at the Hard Rock Arena in Miami.Īccording to court papers seen by Page Six, Holder claims he’s been paid just $85,000 so far. Austin McBroom at his “Social Gloves” boxing event. Now we’re told that lawyers for nine-time All-Star Harden have let loose a barrage of legal letters demanding that he get his money back - and then some.Īccording to one of the letters, seen by Page Six, Harden’s attorneys figure he’s due about $2.4 million.

According to the trade, Hall alone was promised $5 million to take part in the fight. Meanwhile, other social stars including Tayler Holder, Vinnie Hacker and Deji went at it, and there were performances by big-name stars including DJ Khaled, Migos and Lil Baby.īut last month Billboard reported that the event was a financial “flop” that lost around $10 million. YouTube superstar Austin McBroom organized the “Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms” event, which saw him box TikToker Bryce Hall as the main event. And he wants another $400,000 that he says he was promised in profits. Page Six has learned that Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has fired off legal letters in an attempt to recoup $2 million that he invested in a bizarre boxing tournament that pitted TikTok stars against YouTube stars in the ring. Meek Mill, James Harden get VIP treatment at strip club
