Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. isn't holding back his punches when it comes to Zuffa Boxing and the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026. The former multi-division champion sees a dark cloud on the horizon for the sport he loves, warning that this legislation could "ruin boxing, totally."

At the heart of the controversy is a TKO-backed bill that would allow the creation of Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs). These entities would introduce their own titles, bypassing the traditional sanctioning bodies that have long governed the sport. Proponents argue that UBOs would bring much-needed reforms, including a minimum pay per round for fighters. But critics like Jones Jr. see a dangerous monopoly in the making—one that could dismantle the protections established by the original Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act.

"First of all, if you made the Muhammad Ali Act to save or look out for the boxers, why would you go change it for a promoter?" Jones Jr. asked during an interview with Fight Hub TV. He compared the situation to installing security bars to keep intruders out, only to hand over the keys to someone known for breaking in. "Come on, bro? Really?"

Jones Jr. isn't impressed by the promises of bigger paydays and a more professional league-like atmosphere. He points to the UFC's track record with its own fighters as a cautionary tale. "If it was that good, all the ex-UFC fighters would be talking about it, and they would be saying good things about it. They don't," he said. "So, if you didn't do good by your own people, what makes me think you'll do good by mine?"

UFC CEO Dana White has been the driving force behind Zuffa Boxing's push into the sport, boasting about taking on other promoters as if "beating up babies." But Jones Jr. sees through the hype, warning that the initial spoils—like higher pay and league-style treatment—are just a setup for what's to come. "Look at most of the fighters that retire from the UFC," he noted. "Even the ones that come to boxing to make their real payday. They built up a name in UFC, but they couldn't make a payday."

For fans who value the rich history and integrity of boxing, Jones Jr.'s words carry weight. As the debate heats up, one thing is clear: the sweet science is facing a pivotal moment, and legends like Roy Jones Jr. aren't about to let it go down without a fight.