[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8423]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   NATIONAL BOXING SAFETY ACT OF 2001

  Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleague from 
Nevada, Senator Reid, as a cosponsor to the National Boxing Safety Act 
of 2001. Because professional boxing is the only major sport in the 
United States that is not governed by a strong, centralized association 
or league to enforce uniform rules and practices, there is no 
consistent level of state regulation overseeing the practices of those 
participating in the industry. As the scandals, controversies, and 
unethical practices continue to persist, the need for a centralized 
governing body to regulate the sport has become evident.
  While I have certain differences with the legislation, I look forward 
to working with Senator Reid to address these, and together work toward 
passage of this bill.

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