| From US Senator John McCain Mr.
Paul Johnson Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for
your recent efforts to encourage promoter compliance with the disclosure
requirements of the Professional Boxing Safety Act (PBSA). Promoters
must be held accountable to the law, and I commend you for As you know, the PBSA was enacted in an attempt to improve the safety and welfare of professional boxers, and to ensure the truthfulness of promoters in their financial dealings with professional boxers. Unfortunately, due to limited federal and state law enforcement resources, the implementation of the PBSA has been lacking. Your efforts to pressure promoter compliance with the PBSA is a much needed step toward improving the internal regulation of the sport of boxing. While the enactment of the PBSA has had a positive effect in reforming boxing, you are correct in you letter in saying that it will take people to "bring strength, wisdom and ethics to our system." With continued efforts from your organization, as well as others who are interested in the betterment of the sport, we can raise professional boxing to the prominence that it deserves. Again, thank you, and I encourage you to continue you efforts. Sincerely, John McCain |
Paul
Johnson | Chairman | Boxers Organizers Committee | 4042 88th
Lane NE | Blaine | MN | 55014
Phone:
(763)-438-2447
E-Mail: Johnson4042@aol.com