Senator Ted Cruz spotlighted Walsh’s endorsement ahead of the vote, crediting him with securing vital amendments. Walsh testified against the draft in April, but reversed his stance after lawmakers added shorter terms, free agency rules, ranking oversight, and mandatory financial reporting.
Under the new terms, an initial Unified Boxing Organization deal cannot exceed three years, subsequent deals cap at six years, and boxers get a 90-day negotiating window before agreements expire.
Mannix remains focused on the concentration of control. A UBO could sign fighters, stage fights, manage rankings, and hand out c
