The debate around the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act continues to dominate headlines, but according to Eddie Hearn, the outcome may already be settled.
Speaking during fight week in Las Vegas, Hearn made it clear he believes the political backing behind Zuffa Boxing leaves little room for opposition, regardless of arguments presented at recent hearings.
“Ultimately, the decision’s already made,” Hearn said, pointing to the influence surrounding Dana White and the broader push to reshape boxing’s structure.
At the center of the issue is control. While the proposed act includes improvements such as minimum pay and medical coverage, Hearn argues the real shift lies in how revenue is handled. Under the current system, fighters are entitled to see full financial disclosures for events - something he believes is critical and at risk of being removed.
That concern ties directly into a bigger picture. In recent weeks, fighters like Richardson Hitchins have vacated titles amid links to the new model, while others are weighing similar moves. The result is a growing sense that boxing could split into two parallel systems.
Hearn has been consistent on that point. In his view, fighters will eventually have to choose between chasing traditional belts under organizations like the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO, or aligning with a new structure built around centralized promotion and control.
“You can’t have it both ways,” he reiterated.
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