Overview

• Paul told reporters the proposed changes would be bad for boxing and would give promoters too much leverage over fighters.
• MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said he is indifferent to whether the Ali Act changes, pledging a fighter-first approach and questioning UFC-level revenue shares for athletes.
• Promoter Tom Brown clarified he supports health and safety elements but prefers traditional sanctioning for elite fighters, saying UBOs might fit only at the club level.
• The proposal would permit Unified Boxing Organizations to control rankings, titles, and matchmaking if they meet standards for pay and medical safeguards.
• Outlined protections include a $150-per-round national minimum, at least $25,000 in health coverage, and mandatory medical testing, while the bill remains under committee review with growing public pushback.