The much-anticipated bill seeking to amend the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act was introduced by Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin this past Thursday.
No text of the act which would amend the current law is available for the public but one would think that this should be available soon. Democrat Joseph Kennedy is co-sponsoring the bill. Thus, there is bi-partisan support for the bill as Mullin is a Repbulican.
The congressman is a former MMA fighter and is in support of legislation to protect all combat sport athletes. Information about the amendment language has been vague.
Despite the intent of the Ali Act, there are issues with the law and its enforcement.
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This will be an interesting piece of legislation to track as it makes its way through committee. While I think the intent is there, the details of the amendments will be the most interesting thing. The UFC would oppose this Act and despite Bellator advocating for this, allegations in a recent lawsuit against the Viacom-owned company may say otherwise about its business dealings.
the writing is on the wall baby!
At last. WAR FIGHTERS RIGHTS!
And nothing will change, just fighters wasting time and money in the courts.