The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) first opened discussions on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act on September 8. After extensive deliberations, the topic was initially postponed until December 8. However, CSAC advanced the discussion to last Wednesday, where the commission revisited the matter and ultimately voted to support the TKO Group–backed amendments to the Muhammad Ali Act.
The bipartisan bill received unanimous approval in a 6-0 vote following a two-hour public meeting that drew over 90 attendees, with 32 members sharing their perspectives. CSAC’s endorsement came with one key stipulation — that the amendments must include state-level provisions to adjust for cost-of-living differences. Days after CSAC announced its support, Muhammad Ali’s grandson publicly