Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act

This bill would authorize the creation of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to manage matches and provide training facilities for contracted boxers. These organizations would be required to implement anti-doping programs, provide supplemental medical exams for boxers over age 40, and ensure two ambulances are present at every match. Additionally, the proposal would expand minimum pay and health insurance requirements for all professional boxers while requiring state commissions to conduct drug testing for title matches and random testing for other bouts.

This bill affects professional boxers, particularly those aged 40 or older who must undergo supplemental physical examinations, and private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) authorized to manage contracted matches. State boxing commissions are impacted by new requirements to oversee UBO matches and implement drug testing procedures for title and random bouts. Additionally, the legislation applies to existing professional boxing organizations and entities responsible for providing required health insurance, minimum pay, and on-site medical services such as ambulances.

• Establishment of Unified Boxing Organizations. The bill authorizes the creation of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to organize matches for contracted boxers under the authority of state boxing commissions.
• UBO Health and Safety Requirements. UBOs must implement anti-doping programs with pre-match drug testing, require supplemental physicals for boxers age 40 or older, and ensure two ambulances are present at every match.
• Boxer Training and Rehabilitation Access. The legislation requires UBOs to provide boxers with access to organization-operated equipment and facilities for training and rehabilitation purposes.
• Expanded Insurance and Minimum Pay Standards. The bill increases the required health insurance coverage and establishes minimum pay standards for all professional boxers.
• State Commission Drug Testing Mandates. State boxing commissions are required to develop procedures ensuring drug tests are conducted for all title matches and performed randomly for all other matches.

• H.R. 4624, Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
  Mar 19, 2026 · As reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on February 25, 2026

This bill expands the existing federal regulatory framework for professional boxing by authorizing the creation of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to operate alongside established entities like the World Boxing Council. It also increases existing requirements for state boxing commissions regarding drug testing procedures and mandates broader health insurance coverage and minimum pay standards for professional boxers.

This bill seeks to expand the regulatory framework for professional boxing by authorizing the creation of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) and establishing new safety, health, and financial standards for the sport. The legislation aims to enhance athlete protections through mandatory anti-doping programs, increased medical requirements for older boxers, expanded health insurance coverage, and guaranteed minimum pay for all professional boxers.