The Joint Association of Boxers was founded as a union in May 2003 in order to obtain collective bargaining rights for boxers.[1] Founded by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, the JAB was affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.[2] In April 2004, the first fight organized by the JAB under a collective agreement was conducted between Jeremy Williams and Attila Levin.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Boxers to benefit by unionizing - UPI.com". UPI. 15 May 2003. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Hirsley, Michael (2003-05-20). "Union efforts ring with boxers". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Grey, Geoffrey (15 April 2004). "BOXING; Dundee Is Championing A Swedish Heavyweight". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015.
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