What does Preamble of HR 4624 do?

This bill amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996. It aims to establish requirements for unified boxing organizations. The bill also seeks to further enhance the well-being of professional boxers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4624 do?

This bill is formally titled the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026.

What does PURPOSES. of HR 4624 do?

This Act aims to provide professional boxers with more choices and opportunities. The Act seeks to allow boxers to participate in an alternative system offered by a unified boxing organization. This Act intends to enhance safety precautions for professional boxers.

What does UNIFIED BOXING ORGANIZATIONS. of HR 4624 do?

This section amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to establish requirements for unified boxing organizations (UBOs). A UBO is deemed compliant with the Act if it meets requirements outlined in section 5 and specific conditions related to boxers under contract and covered matches. Specific conditions include requirements for medical examinations, particularly for boxers who suffer knockouts and those aged 40 or older, involving chest X-rays, metabolic panels, and urinalysis. UBOs must provide additional ambulances and licensed physicians at covered matches. Boxers under contract with a UBO are entitled to equipment, facilities, insurance, and a medical coordinator. UBOs are required to have a comprehensive anti-doping program with public reporting of testing and penalties. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with receiving and potentially making public information related to UBOs. The Act defines 'physician' and 'unified boxing organization' for the purposes of the legislation.

What does BOXING INDUSTRY STANDARDS. of HR 4624 do?

This section amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to enhance boxer safety and establish industry standards. It mandates minimum medical examinations for boxers, including blood work, eye exams, heart examinations, and antibody tests, with varying validity periods. The legislation requires ambulance and medical personnel at boxing events and mandates a minimum of $50,000 in medical coverage and $15,000 in accidental death coverage through health insurance for each boxer. Promoters and unified boxing organizations must pay boxers a minimum of $200 per round. Sanctioning organizations are limited to awarding only one championship title per weight class and may only award interim titles under specific circumstances. Drug testing requirements are strengthened, mandating tests for substances listed in the World Anti-Doping Code. The Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) is tasked with publishing a model legislative and regulatory code for professional boxing and an annual report card assessing boxing commission conformance. Referees and judges must be certified by either the boxing commission regulating the match or the Association of Boxing Commissions. A technical amendment corrects a citation in the Act.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICATION. of HR 4624 do?

This Act amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996. The amendments will take effect on the date of enactment. The amendments will apply to boxing matches occurring on or after 30 days after the date of enactment.

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Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act — HR. 4624

Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Brian Jack (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes requirements for unified boxing organizations, including medical examinations, ambulances, and licensed physicians at matches, as well as comprehensive anti-doping programs.
It enhances safety precautions for professional boxers by mandating minimum medical examinations, ambulance and medical personnel at events, and minimum medical coverage and accidental death coverage through health insurance.
The bill sets industry standards, including a minimum payment of $200 per round for boxers, limits on championship titles, and strengthened drug testing requirements.

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