UFC CEO Dana White has big ambitions for boxing. After securing a major broadcast deal with Paramount for his Saudi-backed boxing venture, Zuffa Boxing, only one hurdle remains: the implementation of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the original Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, allowing promotions like Zuffa to establish their own Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs).

This would pave the way for UFC-style rankings, titles, and pay structures, potentially reshaping the traditional boxing landscape. The bipartisan bill has garnered support from Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali’s widow, and the Association of Boxing Commissions. However, not everyone is on board. Former world champion Roy Jones Jr. recently blasted White’s plans in an intervie

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