Overview
- Lawmakers approved H.R. 4624 by voice vote Tuesday, moving the bipartisan boxing reform bill to the Senate and, if passed there, to President Donald Trump.
- The measure would allow new Unified Boxing Organizations to run a parallel system where a promotion can set its own rankings and titles alongside current sanctioning bodies.
- The bill strengthens fighter safety by requiring medical personnel at every bout, standard pre-fight exams including eye and brain checks, and independent anti-doping programs.
- Economic protections in the bill set national minimums for per-round pay and fight-injury coverage, which could lift earnings and provide guaranteed insurance for lower-paid boxers.
- Supporters include TKO’s Zuffa Boxing, Lonnie Ali, and Mike Tyson, while critics such as Oscar De La Hoya, Bob Arum, and Eddie Hearn warn of conflicts of interest and UFC-style control, with outlets also differing on the bill’s exact pay and insurance minimums.