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Jake Paul, the WBA's 14th-ranked cruiserweight, has criticized UFC leadership for supporting changes to the Muhammad Ali Act.
İdman.Biz reports that he claims the promotion is not adhering to its own "best vs. best" principle.
"They want to get rid of the Muhammad Ali Act because they claim they want to bring the best fighters to boxing... Then why are all the fans so upset about the new UFC fights they announced? And of course Harrison vs. Nunes should be the main event," Paul wrote on his social media account.
His criticism stems from the UFC leadership's public support for amendments to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act - a federal law requiring contract transparency, rating oversight, and financial disclosure in boxing. The proposed revival efforts are aimed at structural changes in combat sports, including promotion consolidation and regulatory changes.
If changes to the Ali Act take effect, boxers may face less protection from regulators, raising concerns about wage transparency and promotional control. Critics fear this could lead to challenges similar to those seen in MMA, where fighters are often underpaid, according to many fans and fighters.
