WBC Prez Pushes Back on Dana White’s TKO Boxing as Ali Family Fights for Fighters’ Rights Since new bill was introduced to amend Muhammad Ali act, WBC President has warned about the consequences of th

The boxing landscape looks poised for a major shift in the coming years, led by the TKO Group—the parent company of the UFC and WWE. Their new venture, Zuffa Boxing, is set to launch next year in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s GEA. Modeled after the UFC’s approach, the league aims to introduce a more streamlined, unified structure to professional boxing. Spearheaded by UFC CEO Dana White, the company has also thrown its weight behind a new bill that could significantly reshape the sport’s governance.

A bipartisan proposal currently in parliament seeks to amend both the Muhammad Ali Act and the Boxing Reform Act. If passed, it would allow the formation of UBOs (Universal Boxing Organizations), capable of independently sanctioning fights without relying on the traditional governing bodies.