Boxing’s Silent Epidemic
Extreme weight-cutting through dehydration has plagued combat sports for decades, resulting in severe brain injuries, kidney failure, and even death.

📌 According to the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, fighters commonly lose 15-20 pounds in just 24 hours before weigh-ins—risking their lives and long-term health.

Yet, boxing’s promoters and athletic commissions have avoided banning extreme weight cuts outright because it would force every fighter into their natural weight divisions overnight, causing a logistical and economic nightmare:

Champions dethroned overnight.
Rankings rewritten instantly.
Contracts voided.
But now, we finally have a rare opportunity to change this—without disrupting the sport.

 
🚨 A Unique Chance for Immediate Change
Turki Alshikh and Dana White are creating a brand-new boxing league from scratch, targeting fresh talent and young prospects.

👉 No established champions.
👉 No entrenched rankings.
👉 No logistical headaches.

This new league has the perfect chance to put fighter safety at its foundation from day one.

 
✅ The Proven Solution: ONE Championship’s Hydration Testing
Since 2015, ONE Championship has dramatically improved fighter safety, achieving a proven 70% reduction in medical emergencies related to weight cuts through their hydration testing system:

✅ Mandatory urine testing at weigh-ins.
✅ Tests for “urine-specific gravity” to accurately measure hydration levels.
✅ Fighters who fail hydration checks must safely rehydrate before competing.
This scientifically-backed method means healthier fighters, fewer cancelled fights, and improved in-ring performance.

 
⚠️ Our Clear Demands:
We call on Turki Alshikh, Dana White, and their athletic commissions to immediately adopt ONE Championship’s proven hydration model in their new league:

Mandatory Hydration Testing (urine-specific gravity checks).
Weight-Cut Limit: Maximum 5% body-weight cut permitted.
Same-Day Weigh-ins to end dangerous rehydration tactics.
 
📢 Why This Matters (Backed by Evidence):
✅ Protect fighters from brain injuries, kidney failure, and long-term health damage.
✅ Avoid disruption: With no established divisions, this league can set the standard without economic risk.
✅ Lead boxing forward by setting a global example for fighter safety.
 
✍️ Your Role: Sign & Share!
As fight fans—casual or hardcore—we have the power to push change. Let’s unite to ensure this new league prioritizes safety and integrity over profit:

Sign this petition now.
Share it across social media.
Tag decision-makers:
👉 Turki Alshikh
👉 Dana White
Use the hashtag: #SafeStartBoxing

 
Together, we can protect fighters and create a safer, smarter future for boxing—before the first bell even rings.

🥊 SIGN NOW!