Sen. Jacky Rosen

12 hours ago

Great news – our bipartisan bill to revitalize the American boxing industry and protect fighters has advanced out of committee!

We've been working for months to get this much-needed bill across the finish line, particularly by working with Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh. I’m incredibly grateful for his tireless work to honor his grandfather's legacy and improve this legislation. The changes he advocated for to protect his fellow fighters were central to the drafting process, and I’m glad that the bill we passed in committee today earned his endorsement!

This bipartisan legislation will help revitalize American boxing while also providing meaningful health, safety, and economic support for American boxers. Senator Ted Cruz and I will continue working to ensure our bill becomes law.Today, we will mark up the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which now has stronger protections for fighters thanks to our work with Nico Ali Walsh. Nico cares deeply about protecting fighters and the future of boxing.

Originally opposed to the bill, he came before the Committee and raised concerns about boxer safety. At that hearing, I made clear that I wanted stakeholders who had concerns to work with me to strengthen the legislation.

Nico answered that call. He took time away from his own career to work directly with our offices and push for stronger protections for fighters. His input helped shape meaningful improvements to the bill, and the final product is stronger because of his involvement.

I’m grateful for the work Nico put into this and for his commitment to making sure this legislation works for the fighters whose careers and livelihoods are on the line.

Sen. Rosen and I are proud to have the support of a fighter who has advocated fiercely for his peers and worked to make sure legislation bearing his grandfather’s name is worthy of that legacy. ... See MoreSee Less