Anonymous
24-02-2006, 08:29
In relation to the appearance by top foreign fighters at a major event on NYE 2003, the President of the Promotion Company was threatened and so Kanagawa Police and Shizuoka Police have arrested top members of Yamaguchi Gumi today. According to the police investigation, in December 2003, the 4 yakuza, using the excuse that there is another contract in place, threatened and extorted the promoter of Inoki Bom Ba Ye not to use then Pride HW Champion Fedor in their event.
The yakuza attempted to extort the promoter from proceeds of the broadcast contract and other cash.
This event is surrounded by civil proceedings for non payment of amounts to foreign fighters and also actions against the TV broadcaster. The promoter said that he was held against his will and threatened prior to a press conference in relation to the event. The promoter has lodged a criminal complaint due to the actions of the yakuza who threatened him over the appearance of Fedor in the event.
In relation to Inoki Bom Ba Ye, Mirko Crocop was announced not to fighting and the promoter announced the participation of Fedor instead. The police say that the yakuza used illegal pressure in relation to these events.
The yakuza attempted to extort the promoter from proceeds of the broadcast contract and other cash.
This event is surrounded by civil proceedings for non payment of amounts to foreign fighters and also actions against the TV broadcaster. The promoter said that he was held against his will and threatened prior to a press conference in relation to the event. The promoter has lodged a criminal complaint due to the actions of the yakuza who threatened him over the appearance of Fedor in the event.
In relation to Inoki Bom Ba Ye, Mirko Crocop was announced not to fighting and the promoter announced the participation of Fedor instead. The police say that the yakuza used illegal pressure in relation to these events.