Nico Ali Walsh Challenges Dana White Over 2026 Ali Act Revival

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 11

Nico Ali Walsh publicly asked Dana White for a sit-down, saying the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 should not carry his grandfather’s name in its current form.
Walsh argues the bill weakens the 2000 Ali Act’s firewall by letting a new Unified Boxing Organization sign fighters, promote bouts, run rankings and award titles under one system.
The measure, backed by White and TKO Group as they expand through Zuffa Boxing, has already passed the House with bipartisan support and has been before the Senate Commerce Committee since March 25.
Oscar De La Hoya has also criticized the proposal as a path to near-monopolies, while Walsh says some updates—especially health benefits—are worthwhile but do not offset lost fighter rights.
Supporters say the bill would modernize boxing and improve boxer welfare, setting up a broader fight over how much control one organization should hold in the sport.