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Congress Introduces Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act to Modernize Boxing Oversight

Lawmakers would create Unified Boxing Organizations to set a national $150 per round pay floor under updated safety rules

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Overview

  • Introduced July 23 by Reps. Brian Jack (R-Ga.) and Sharice Davids (D-Kan.), the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act is under review in the House Energy and Commerce Committee and marks the first major federal boxing reform since 2000.
  • The bipartisan proposal would authorize Unified Boxing Organizations to operate alongside existing sanctioning bodies under consistent federal oversight.
  • Professional boxers would be guaranteed a minimum of $150 per round in purses and at least $25,000 in injury health coverage under new national standards.
  • The legislation mandates annual medical exams, MRI testing, enhanced anti-doping programs and stricter emergency response requirements.
  • The bill has earned unanimous support from the Association of Boxing Commissions and is backed by Lonnie Ali and TKO Group Holdings.