Mike Tyson aligns with Dana White, endorses Muhammad Ali Revival Act to end ‘monopolistic control’ over boxing

Former WBC heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, a longtime friend and supporter of UFC CEO Dana White, recently endorsed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.

Glad to see not everyone is “out of the loop.”

“I am honored to earn the support of Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers of all time. Mike Tyson’s unprecedented success in the sport enabled him to transcend his accomplishments in the ring, and become an American cultural phenomenon,” said Congressman Brian Jack. “Mike Tyson supports the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act because it protects boxers and offers more choice and new career opportunities for fighters to reach the same level of success that he once earned.”

The legislation is being pushed by White and TKO Boxing in hopes of circumventing the current system. While the bill touts better pay, more career opportunities and greater safety protections, critics insist the changes are a thinly-veiled excuse to “bring the pay back down.”

Can’t imagine where they would get a crazy idea like that.

Today’s presser includes quotes attributed to Tyson but they sound nothing like the aging “Iron” man, which means someone else wrote this drivel and got Tyson to approve it.

“Muhammad Ali has always been my hero, both inside and outside the ring,” Tyson said. “Supporting these revisions honors the spirit of the original Ali Act by closing loopholes that have allowed some promoters to regain monopolistic control over fighters’ careers. This new legislation restores balance — allowing boxers to choose their own path while preserving the integrity of the sport. The Act does not alter the opportunities of those who are comfortable with the current system; it simply adds options for fighters who wish to pursue a different path that better suits their career goals.”

Uh huh.

“The proposed reforms provide meaningful benefits for fighters,” Tyson added. “Establishing a per-round minimum ensures that every athlete who steps into the ring receives fair compensation for the risks they take with their body and mind. The requirement for mandatory health insurance is equally critical – no fighter should ever have to choose between paying medical bills and pursuing their career. I’ve seen too many of my peers face that impossible decision.”

Tyson, 59, is expected to return for a Floyd Mayweather Jr. super fight next spring.