Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act would amend the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to create a new, private “unified boxing organization” (UBO) pathway for professional boxing. A UBO would offer an alternative system to the traditional sanctioning bodies, including its own title belts and rankings for boxers under contract with that organization. To qualify as compliant, a UBO would have to meet a broad package of health, safety, anti-doping, conduct, and regulatory requirements, and would be subject to enforcement and penalties if it violates the new provisions. The bill also expands boxer protections and industry standards—such as minimum per-round pay and health insurance—and places new filing and oversight duties on UBOS, with an effective date tied to enactment for certain amendments. In practice, the bill would significantly increase the safety, medical oversight, and anti-doping rigor for boxers operating under a UBO, while simultaneously creating a parallel, private system of competition and governance separate from the current sanctioning bodies. It also introduces new penalties for violations by UBOs, requires on-site medical care and rapid response capabilities at events, and mandates disclosures to federal and industry bodies. Overall, it aims to expand boxer safety and market choice by enabling a formal, regulated alternative boxing system.