Convenience Big Store: Slap fights go viral, but is it a sport? Texas is poised to say yes

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In this photo provided by Zuffa LLC, Ryan Phillips slaps Rob Perez at a Power Slap event in Las Vegas, March 31, 2022. When the open-handed blow is delivered, there's a sharp report and the reaction can be dramatic. Some fighters barely move, while others stumble backward or fall to the floor. Some are knocked out. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via AP)

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Texas may sanction professional Power Slap bouts. Here's what to know about the viral sport.

Power Slap hosted its first public event barely a year and a half ago. Since then, the organization has gained 15 million social media followers and its events have racked up 6 billion total views

Now, league promoters are pitching their Texas expansion to a state board.

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