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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we’re taking an in-depth look at three versions of the Ali Act: the Muhammad Ali Professional Boxing Act, the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act, and the most recent bill proposal that was introduced to Congress this year, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. We discuss why they were formed, what their intended purpose was, what protections they offered, who they benefit, and more. It’s our most detailed, easy to understand explainer, built for those that want a crash course in boxing legislature. An excellent companion for this episode is John’s written post that can be found HERE. We’ve also included links to all three Ali Act bills we covered, so that you may peruse them yourself. Make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:

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Episode 208 Outline

* Why are we going over the Ali Act?

* Can you give us some background as for why people back then felt the need to pass special federal legislation for boxing?

* What was the intent of the Ali Act?

* Can you give us a quick summary of what the Ali Act amendment did?

* Let’s go into more detail on some of the sections of the bill. What were the new contract requirements?

* Explain the section about protection from coercive contracts.

* What did the Ali Act require of sanctioning organizations?

* What does the required disclosure for promoters do?

* What are conflicts of interest and what does this section do?

* How are the bill’s provisions meant to be enforced?

* What was the impact of the bill?

* What was the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act?

* What changes did the Expansion Act seek to make to the Ali Act?

* What was the intent of these changes?

* Give us a quick summary of what the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act is?

* What are the additions it makes to Boxing industry Standards?

* What about the additions to the Professional Boxing Safety Act’s section of Referees and judges?

* Do you think these additions and changes are good?

* What is a UBO?

* What are all the requirements in order to be a UBO?

* Is a UBO really just an alternative to the traditional Ali Act?

* Do the other protections of the Ali Act apply to a UBO?

* Why should we be suspicious of the intent behind this bill?

* What is your worst case scenario if UBOs are allowed?

* What are you hoping the outcome is?

Here are links to all three bills/proposals we covered:

https://www.congress.gov/committee-report/106th-congress/house-report/449/1

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/44/text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4624/text

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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we take a look at Dana White’s media rounds with a focus on his comments about fighter pay and a story about Francis Ngannou roughing him up. We also discuss the latest developments in the UFC antitrust cases with Judge Boulware’s reaction to the Defendant’s meager discovery offerings. We chat about…

SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, John welcomes back boxing manager and attorney Kurt Emhoff for an all-encompassing discussion on boxing. They discuss what’s gone wrong, what level of danger TKO/Zuffa Boxing pose to the sport, and if there’s a possible fix for the looming threat. There’s more, so follow along with our outline as you listen:

Episode 206 Outline

* What do you think of the current status of boxing?

* How alarmed should boxing be with the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act?

* What do you think of the response from boxings’ current stakeholders?

* Do you think its unrealistic to expect any kind of response from the boxers?

* What kind of response would you like to see from boxing, especially from the promoters?

* What kind of response would you like to see from the sanctioning organizations?

* How realistic would it be for the ABC to rein in the worst behaviors in boxing instead of supporting TKO?

* If you could propose changes to the Ali Act what would they be?

* Is boxing doomed?

The Hey Not the Face! Podcast is an independent publication. Please consider a paid subscription to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support us. With all forms of news media crumbling, especially in the combat sports space, we could really use your help. Thank you. We appreciate all of you.

Thank you for checking out the Hey Not The Face! Podcast, a listener-supported publication. We’d be eternally grateful if you could help us by purchasing a subscription and spreading word of this episode by sharing it far and wide.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heynottheface.substack.com/subscribe

SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, John welcomes back boxing manager and attorney Kurt Emhoff for an all-encompassing discussion on boxing. They discuss what’s gone wrong, what level of danger TKO/Zuffa Boxing pose to the sport, and if there’s a possible fix for the looming threat. There’s more, so follow along with our outline as you listen:

Episode 206 Outline

* What do you think of the current status of boxing?

* How alarmed should boxing be with the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act?

* What do you think of the response from boxings’ current stakeholders?

* Do you think its unrealistic to expect any kind of response from the boxers?

* What kind of response would you like to see from boxing, especially from the promoters?

* What kind of response would you like to see from the sanctioning organizations?

* How realistic would it be for the ABC to rein in the worst behaviors in boxing instead of supporting TKO?

* If you could propose changes to the Ali Act what would they be?

* Is boxing doomed?

The Hey Not the Face! Podcast is an independent publication. Please consider a paid subscription to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support us. With all forms of news media crumbling, especially in the combat sports space, we could really use your help. Thank you. We appreciate all of you.

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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we’re looking at all the angles of the exclusive partnership the UFC just forged with Polymarket. Fresh off the announcement block, UFC is steamrolling through a gambling scandal by signing on with the Number one predictive betting company. We also have the latest UFC antitrust updates, and some new…

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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we’re looking at all the moves Paramount+ has been making, including their recently announced subscription price hikes. We’re also discussing TKO’s earnings call last week and the newest updates in the UFC antitrust cases. We’re also examining PFL’s latest business moves, and their partnership with …

SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

During this long, winding conversation, John and Lou discuss the current state of boxing, what has gone wrong with the sport, what has worked in the original Ali Act, why the new bill will only help TKO, and why this entire conversation is moot. We also go over (several times) Lou’s statements from his deposition in the UFC antitrust lawsuit as for why a promoter should not own their own titles.

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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we’re looking at how the UFC has yet again found themselves embroiled in a gambling scandal thanks to another James Krause affiliated fighter. We examine all the angles from that and how Dana White’s public statement comes across. We also discuss Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis falling through, and we …

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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we’re looking at how Zuffa Boxing can skirt the current Ali Act even if their proposed bill doesn’t get passed, Matt Brown and Carlos Newton’s complaints, and the future of UFC on Paramount+. We also discuss new action on the UFC antitrust cases, and how Tom Aspinall (and all UFC/MMA fighters) looki…

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SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT

Today, we’re looking at why Tom Aspinall was right to quit at UFC 321 and why Dana White and UFC commentators/fighters are dragging him through the mud, as well as UFC’s announcement about streaming in South America and Australia. We’re discussing Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis ticket sales and Paul’s chairt…