McCain seeking pardon for Jack Johnson..

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From 2004

McCain, who was reelected to a fourth term in November, chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, which basically means he can stick his thumb into any activity in America where dollars change hands. He is a genuine sports nut who says the best perk he gets is the chance to buy tickets to otherwise sold-out boxing matches.

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Sen. McCain was a pugilist during his days as a Navy midshipman and remains an avid fan, sometimes taking in a bout when visiting casinos on gambling jaunts. He has advocated increased regulation of the sport since the mid-1990s to counter what he says are lax health and safety standards, and corrupt promoters. In recent years, he's lobbied aggressively for creation of a U.S. Boxing Commission within the Department of Commerce to govern the sport.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1224...googlenews_wsj