Perhaps the politicians in the pocket of TKO speaking at the Ali Act Boxing Revival Act were right. America boxing is stagnant. Arguably, boxing’s biggest draw, Jake Paul finally fought a boxer with a pedigree – Anthony Joshua. The former boxing Olympian and heavyweight champion’s career is in its sunset, but he still knows how […]
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The Legal Submission Episode 105
The Opposition to the Ali Act
Thursday’s hearing on the proposed legislation which would alter the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act (Ali Act) included the statement of Patrick English, a longtime boxing attorney. His statement pointed out a variety of issues with the new law. Patrick English Testimony by MMA Payout English points out the one thing that the Muhammad Ali […]
Congressional hearing accepts testimony from witnesses on Ali Act Revival
On Thursday morning, a Congressional hearing took place which heard testimony about proposed legislation for the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Revival Act. There were four witnesses: Lawrence Epstein of Zuffa, California State Athletic Executive Andy Foster, Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) Attorney Pat English and Muhammad Ali’s widow Lonnie Ali provided testimony. Ali, the fourth […]
Tyson letter in support of Ali Revival Act
The initial hearing on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act takes place on Thursday with a Congressional Hearing set. Presumably, the hearing, entitled “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers” will support the passing of the legislation. Former boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has written a letter in support of the Act. The […]