Shadowboxing: True Crime in Combat Sports

Episode 6: Karl Roberson, Raja Jackson & Masha Slamovich


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In this episode of Shadowboxing: True Crime in Combat Sports, we step inside three shocking stories from the fight world. Former UFC fighter Karl Roberson finds himself on the wrong side of the law, independent wrestler Raja Jackson faces serious criminal accusations, and rising star Masha Slamovich becomes entangled in controversy outside the ring. From fame to infamy, these cases reveal the darker undercurrent running through combat sports. 

 

SOURCES: 

https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/36225638/former-ufc-fighter-karl-roberson-arrested-200k-heist

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/victim-ex-ufc-fighter-karl-robersons-alleged-burglary-childhood-friend-army-vet-feel-betrayed

https://x.com/deathsamuraiszn/status/1970505200193704318

https://www.vice.com/en/article/tnas-masha-slamovich-releases-statement-following-abuse-accusations/ 

​​https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/raja-jackson-son-ex-ufc-champ-quinton-jackson-appears-assault-wrestler-rcna226903

https://www.diva-dirt.com/masha-slamovich-removed-from-victory-road-event-amid-internal-investigation/

https://x.com/full_send_mma/status/1974644952195018763

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/mma/article-15163381/Fighter-Conor-McGregor-bare-knuckle-event-spotted-wearing-ANKLE-MONITOR-amid-legal-issues.html

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Shadowboxing: True Crime in Combat SportsBy Amy Kaplan