Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids Suffers Rebuke For MMA Reform & Dana White Donation

The basics of the sitch that sounds like a nice gesture that MIGHT'VE overlooked concerns of people on the front lines . . . 

"Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids, a former mixed-martial-arts fighter, is co-sponsoring the new “Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.” The proposal has ignited a sharp response from boxers, managers and combat-sports lawyers who argue the bill would erode key safeguards created by the 2000 Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. " 

For people who don't know the MMA world . . . The discovery of a smallish campaign donation from often controversial mogul Dana White has sparked even more outrage and conspiracy theories.  

Here's what the Rep. had to say about it so far . . . 

“As a former pro MMA fighter, I know the risks athletes take every time they step into the ring. So, I’m teaming up across the aisle to make sure pro boxers get the fair treatment and safety protections they deserve. #AliBoxingRevivalAct”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Fighters Reject Lawmakers' Push To Rewrite Ali Act - Dana White's Campaign Contribution To Sharice Davids In Spotlight

Dana White contributed to Sharice Davids' campaign in 2021.