Boxing gets federal agency

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.