Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 would create a new regulatory framework allowing private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to operate alongside existing professional boxing organizations. These new organizations would organize matches involving contracted boxers while operating under state boxing commission authority.

UBOs would be required to meet several safety and health standards. Boxers age 40 or older would receive supplemental physical examinations, and each match would require at least two ambulances on site. All UBOs would need to implement anti-doping programs with drug testing before matches, and boxers would have access to training and rehabilitation facilities operated by the organization. State boxing commissions would establish procedures to ensure drug tests are administered for title matches and randomly for other matches.

The bill would also expand health insurance coverage and minimum pay requirements for all professional boxers, not just those in UBOs. These changes would apply across the professional boxing industry. The bill passed the House and is currently in committee in the Senate, where it would need to be approved before becoming law.