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The California State Athletic Commission has officially backed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.
After a two-hour-long commission meeting on Wednesday in which arguments for and against the new bill were heard, the CSAC voted unanimously 6-0 to support the bipartisan amendment to the Ali Act.
The bill H.R. 4624 allows for the creation of Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) like Zuffa boxing and claims “to provide boxers with better health and safety protections, greater compensation, and more choice and opportunities.”
Under the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (H.R. 4624), UBOs would not replace the current sanctioning organizations. Instead, UBOs would exist side-by-side and operate independently, with UBO events regulated by state athletic commissions.
Boxers would have the freedom to choose which of the two systems – the existing sanctioning organizations model or the new UBO model – is most advantageous to them.
TKO exec Nick Khan released a statement following the CSAC’s vote to support the bill.
“On behalf of Zuffa Boxing, we want to thank the California State Athletic Commission for their thoughtful consideration of all voices presented in today’s hearing and for their unanimous (6-0) support for the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. This bill does not eliminate or change any of the existing provisions of the original Ali Act. What we are proposing is an alternative system in which fighters will have more choice and opportunities, better pay, greater health and safety protections, and more events in which to compete.
“Also, as the commission is fully aware, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act is supported by Lonnie Ali, wife of the greatest, Muhammad Ali. We know Lonnie personally and can share with you what she said to us: ‘This is a great opportunity for boxers, and this is what Muhammad would have wanted.’”
UFC CEO Dana White spoke about the addition to the Ali Act and UBOs during an interview with CBS.
“Let’s be clear, there will be zero changes to the Muhammad Ali Act,” White told CBS Sports.
“Not one word will be changed in the Muhammad Ali Act. We’re gonna add onto it.”
“So, the fighters who want to fight under the Muhammad Ali Act exactly how it is will have the opportunity to do that. Or you can bet on me and fight with me under our version of the Muhammad Ali Act.”
Dana White is asked about the Muhammad Ali Act:
“The Muhammad Ali Act was put in place with all good intentions, but I think it’s held the business back.
The promoters don’t think big enough. I think much bigger than any of them do.”
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