Ilhan Omar Asks UFC Executive About Fighter Pay and Ali Act

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act aims to modernize boxing by introducing UFC-like promotion through Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs), currently under consideration in Congress. A recent hearing featured testimonies from key figures, including UFC’s Lawrence Epstein, who discussed revenue shares for boxers amidst concerns raised by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar regarding UFC’s past wage issues. Epstein emphasized that the new law would provide an alternative without altering existing protections from the Ali Act. The proposed Zuffa Boxing, funded by Saudi Arabia, is set to launch in 2026 but has yet to hold an event.

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