Boxing gets federal agency

Thu, 01/04/2004 - 05:47

Boxing

Professional boxing in the US is set to undergo a major change after the Senate approved new legislation to create a federal agency to oversee the sport.

The move is part of a campaign to protect youngsters coming into the sport, the actions of promoters and the independence of judges. Among a range of schemes to be introduced will be a new licensing system applying to boxers, managers, promoters and sanctioning bodies.
The new agency – the US Boxing Adminstration – will also regulate the major TV networks when they act as fight promoters.
The bill was the brainchild of Senator John McCain, a long time supporter of reform in the sport.

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