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Congress wants to modify boxing law, but will it pack a sucker punch? - UPI.com
- The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act would create Unified Boxing Organizations combining promotion, rankings, and championship administration.
- Critics fear the bill could enable a de‑facto monopoly, potentially benefiting a Saudi-funded group like Zuffa Boxing.
- Supporters say the reforms would improve fighter safety and pay standards nationwide.
- Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya warned that Saudi funding could reshape the sport, citing LIV Golf as an example.
- California regulators voiced support, arguing the reform would raise safety and pay standards.
- Promoter Bob Arum criticized the bill as aiming to benefit one company and erode fighter protections.
- House bill sponsor Rep. Brian Jack led the measure with bipartisan cosponsors.
- Key stakeholders offered mixed views on the bill’s impact on competition and fighters’ protections.
- California State Athletic Commission voiced support to raise nationwide safety and pay standards.
- Sixth highlight notes testimony from Nick Khan supporting the act to preserve existing laws.
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