Affliction founder resigns

SEAL BEACH, Calif. Todd Beard has resigned from Affliction. Beard is one of the original founders of the clothing company based in Seal Beach, California. The resignation coincides with a public apology for comments made by Beard and directed toward Randy Couture and his wife Kim Couture regarding their business relationship.

According to Beard, " I had a long-standing relationship with the Coutures and I was deeply and emotionally hurt by some of their recent business decisions. I have only the best of intentions for the success of the Affliction and Xtreme Couture clothing brands and understand that there are personal issues I must address."