TKO Group's Secret Push to Weaken the Ali Act: A Threat to Boxing's Integrity
Source: news.source.fighthype
TKO Group, the parent company of UFC and WWE, is reportedly working behind the scenes with the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) to amend the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. This legislative change would potentially benefit TKO's new boxing promotion venture with Saudi Arabia, allowing them to exploit loopholes and possibly award their own belts, which is currently prohibited. The move is seen as an attempt to undermine the protections the Ali Act offers to boxers against exploitative practices in the sport.
Key Points
TKO Group is attempting to amend the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to benefit their new boxing promotion with Saudi Arabia.
The proposed amendment would allow TKO to award their own belts, which is currently illegal under the Ali Act.
TKO's CEO Ari Emanuel has expressed disdain for the Ali Act, suggesting it hampers boxing.
TKO is working covertly with the Association of Boxing Commissions to push these changes.
The company's close ties with the Trump administration may help in their efforts to modify the law.
TKO claims the amendments would 'enhance' the Ali Act by providing more opportunities for boxers, but critics see it as a move to exploit fighters more freely.
