*CC if You can Help ME" Info on Sen. John Mccain's National Boxing Commission?

On May 10th 2005 Maccain's bill passed. But I havent noticed any big changes since then at all. Also I'm preparin a speech to do in class bout why we need a national boxing commission so I'm askin fellow boxing nerds for help. So firstly, why has the bill done nothing? Why isn't Mccain talking bout it anymore? And really any info on the need for a national commisssion would be helpful. Thanks.

If you goto
http://mccain.senate.gov
and type in Boxing into the SEARCH option, you can find more.

May 10, 2005


MCCAIN BOXING BILL PASSES SENATE

Yesterday the United States Senate passed the Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2005 sponsored by Senator John McCain (R-AZ). The bill, passed by unanimous consent, builds on prior Congressional efforts to shore up the integrity of professional boxing and improve health and safety protections for its athletes.

The bill would strengthen existing Federal boxing law by making uniform certain health and safety standards, establishing a centralized medical registry to protect boxers, and provide uniformity in ranking criteria and contractual guidelines for professional boxers. Most importantly, the bill would establish the United States Boxing Commission, which would be a regulatory entity charged with overseeing professional boxing and setting basic uniform standards for the sport.

"Professional boxing remains the only major sport in the United States that does not have a strong, centralized association, league, or other regulatory body to establish and enforce uniform rules and practices. The failure of the sport to self-regulate and of states to properly oversee professional boxing leads to only one reasonable conclusion: it is well past the time to create a United States Boxing Commission for the sake of protecting the integrity of the sport and the health and safety of its athletes."

The bill was co-sponsored by Senators Stevens and Dorgan. A companion bill in the House of Representatives, H.R. 468, was introduced in February by Representative Peter King and is co-sponsored by Representatives Chip Pickering, Bart Gordon, and Tom Osborne.

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Article:
http://mccain.senate.gov/press_offic...cle.cfm?ID=175


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More of the same:

For Immediate Release
03/10/05

Senate Commerce Committee Approves Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2005

Washington, DC – The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved S. 148, the Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2005, by unanimous consent. The bill was introduced by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and cosponsored by Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND). The bill is identical to a bill passed by the Senate during the 108th Congress.

The Professional Boxing Amendments Act would strengthen existing federal boxing laws by making uniform certain health and safety standards, establish a centralized medical registry to be used by local commissions to protect boxers, reduce arbitrary practices of sanctioning organizations, and provide uniformity in ranking criteria and contractual guidelines.

The bill also establishes the United States Boxing Commission (USBC), which would work in consultation with local boxing commissions to enforce federal boxing laws and promulgate minimum uniform standards for professional boxing. Additional information on S. 148 can be found in the press room section of Senator McCain’s website (

http://mccain.senate.gov/

– release dated January 25, 2005).

There were no amendments offered.

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Originally Posted by Hulk

Why isn't Mccain talking bout it anymore?

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He is too busy playing politics thanks to the Iraq scandal and I think he is going to be running for President of the US.

I guess if you read the following, you can come up with your own conclusions as to why this sport needs a commision:

http://commerce.senate.gov/newsroom/....cfm?id=225861

http://www.secondsout.com/Ringside/m...cs=358&cs=9867

Peace

Thanks. CC. I should not have procrastinated writin this damn speech, but thats how I roll. Anyhow, I have to "persuade" my audience, or classmates to be more accurate to agree with me and take notice of my position. I'm supposed to make my issue relate to them, make them care about it somehow. Only problem is none of em know anything about boxing or really care about the sport. Any idea how I can link this national commission stuff to their daily lives or what they pay attention to? I'm comparin it to NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and how all those sports have national leagues or commisions and retirement for their players and stuff and players can go on strike and shat. And how boxing is part of American History and without national commission could die out, and is losing respect amongst public. Any suggestions folks? Thanks.

Hmmm....

It relates to them in that every occupation should have security for it's participants and workers. Every hard working person deserves a safe and secure career.
Boxing is not exempt. A corrupt system breeds more corrupt systems. Boxers, gamblers, Promoters, Business Minded People are encouraged to become corrupt by the examples of other corrupt bodies.

A national commission is there to prevent such atrocities. And Especially a WORLD recognized and influential sport such as Boxing, should have a stable national commission and league.

Every person who works hard for their craft needs a safety net of protection from the greed that which tends to come from certain groups or individuals who sometimes unfairly take advantage of people such as ourselves.

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Originally Posted by Gyrokai

Hmmm....

It relates to them in that every occupation should have security for it's participants and workers. Every hard working person deserves a safe and secure career.
Boxing is not exempt. A corrupt system breeds more corrupt systems. Boxers, gamblers, Promoters, Business Minded People are encouraged to become corrupt by the examples of other corrupt bodies.

A national commission is there to prevent such atrocities. And Especially a WORLD recognized and influential sport such as Boxing, should have a stable national commission and league.

Every person who works hard for their craft needs a safety net of protection from the greed that which tends to come from certain groups or individuals who sometimes unfairly take advantage of people such as ourselves.

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CC. Thank you. I think I'll try to use some of what you said.

Show them the entire Briggs/Liakhovich or Valuev/Barrett WORLD TITLE FIGHT Sand I think they will agree that a commission needs to be in place.

F john mccain im never voting for a man who uses the word "GOOK" in his damn speech in front of thousands.