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Today we’re featuring a terrific interview with amateur boxer and activist Gabriel Burris. Gabriel’s name has been associated with TKO’s Ali Act bill proposal ever since he called in to the CSAC committee meeting several weeks ago. In this episode, we discuss his background in boxing, how he got into the sport, and what he hopes his future will be if he continues into the professional ranks. We also get his thoughts on the Ali Act changes TKO wants to institute, and what changes he would actually like to see addressed in boxing. There’s more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:

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Episode 214 Outline

* What is your boxing background? How did you get into boxing and what is your current status?

* What are your future plans/goals for boxing?

* What led you to call into the California State Athletic Commission hearing?

* Do you worry that your outspokenness on TKO’s Ali Act changes will harm your future in boxing?

* What about the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act do you oppose?

* Critics will argue that the Ali Act doesn’t work. What parts of the current Act do you think work?

* What do you think of the response from boxing’s stakeholders regarding the bill?

* What do you think of influencer boxing, especially Jake Paul’s ability to thrive in the sport, both as an athlete and a promoter?

* Are you surprised that individuals in the MMA media seem to be active in their opposition to the bill?

* Dana White recently said that MMA’s athletes shouldn’t expect to have careers in the sport, that instead, they were granted ‘opportunities’. What do you think of that statement considering he’ll be effectively running Zuffa Boxing?

* What would you like to see addressed in boxing?

* If you had the chance to speak to congress what would you tell them?

* What do you want to promote?

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