Following the news of the California State Athletic Commission holding a surprise meeting where they voted to formally support changes to the Muhammad Ali Act, to the benefit of TKO Group/Zuffa Boxing,
Oscar De La Hoya takes to social media to sound off on the corrupt tyrants who are attempting to undermine the sport he so dearly loves. Check out some of what he had to say below.
“So something happened yesterday that the entire boxing community is questioning,” De La Hoya said. “The California State Athletic Commission held an under the radar hearing in which they voted to approve the proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Act. TKO has been begging for these changes so they can f-ck fighters over with their new league.
“Fighters and managers called into the first meeting back in September and expressed major concerns about changes being made to the act, so the commission said they would discuss it further in December. But suddenly they voted and approved it yesterday, ignoring all public voices. I am so disappointed in them.
“No other promoter had tried to change this act because there’s no need to. We believe in fair business. But you have these TKO scumbags who need it to change. I mean, look at their plans. Dana said openly that they will be honoring one belt, their own belt. They want to eliminate all other belts, the rich boxing history that comes with the entire sport. They want to change the size and shape of the ring with their own rules. What the f-ck is next, tigers and lions chained to the f-ckin’ canvas?
“Dana will go to his buddy, President Trump, and have him push these changes to the Ali Act through. So much for the American way and the First Amendment. I guess it doesn’t apply here. This is a huge red flag for fighters and managers because the writing is on the wall. TKO is actively changing legislature so they can openly f-ck fighters over.”
