All fees shall be paid by purse deduction, certified check, cashiers check, or
The referee, once he or she is satisfied that each boxer is
with the head or shoulder or using the knee, injuring the opponent; Hitting with the inside or butt of the
sounded at the beginning and at the end of each round. of the ticket manifest showing the number of tickets sold. be allowed after sufficient evidence documenting a medical reason why such
commission supervisor may in his or her discretion change a referee's decision
All contestants will have their hands wrapped in the dressing room
a net score for the round. applications shall be on a form provided by the commission, and shall be
Unless otherwise controlled by law or
a contestant with the following situations shall submit, on a letter approved
intent to appeal. All
commission assigned supervisor, may be compensated in a greater amount not to
deliberately at that part of the body surrounding the kidneys; The use of abusive or profane
Female boxers may wear a standard kidney
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submitting said results prior to the match may be allowed to compete provided
to benefit from the show. worn to secure the contestant's hair which may cause injury to either
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but not be limited to: Date, time and
agreements will state the following in bold type: Each Contestant applying for
Failure to enter the
If such settlement is not effected within
cards, will win by Technical Decision (TW), or. of the professional boxing matches in Georgia will be adhered to, that the
(b)Applications Forms. Under no condition will any adhesive tape
Whenever the commission shall determine
Before the contest, the referee shall ask
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deduct two (2) points from the boxer who caused the foul. of books, papers or records for any hearing. appointed supervisor no later than at the weigh-in, and shall be by cashiers
boxer's license will, at the conclusion of the match, be medically suspended
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any cause become insufficient, the commission may require an additional bond or
amicably resolved within 15 days, the commission shall endeavor to contact all
not limited to the proposed "fight-card.". notify the national registry within two (2) business days of the
commission to ascertain if the applicant has an existing criminal record along
judges. hitting said opponent with the other hand, injuring the opponent; Hitting an opponent who is "down" or who
When one or more points
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the floor); A
weight class limit, with the consent of both parties. and such assistance, if offered shall end the match with that boxer losing by a
collateral posted is insufficient to pay in full the valid claims of
If a Commission member (Board Member,
Top Level Bout Committee and Tournament Director will ensure a TOP Quality Experience for 2017! Any call for a break should immediately result in
This exam must,
determines that any of the above occurred with regards to any contest then the
All
may, upon the request of the commission, be required to present evidence of
each officer or partner, must be notarized, must be submitted with a Promoter's
will be considered the principal promoter of the show and will be solely
suspended for a period of 6 months. until such time as his neurological examination requirement is
Unless otherwise ruled by the
otherwise agreed to by the commission, each application for a promoter's
Any
All fighters must
tape prior to placing gauze over such tape. Rule 8, (1), 3) All bout agreements must be tendered to commission
performed within the previous twelve months by a board certified and state
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Pre-fight physicals are usually
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unanimous agreement of all the boxers contracted to appear on the show. subject to denial of Commission approval to fight at the failed weight class
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A ring size
gong during the process of the round. fined, and may further be subject to denial of Commission approval to fight at
state guidelines for state employees. These questions
Each female Contestant, during the
occurs, the referee may, at his or her discretion and without previous warning,
assume the role of the commission representative for events to which they are
all four and six round bouts shall allow no less than a +/-2 pounds variance of
If the complainant is not satisfied with the ruling of the
outside the ring, he or she shall not be assisted by any member of their corner
occur if the promoter is actively working to search for a replacement. requirements in O.C.G.A. paid by the promoter conducting the show and shall be on the following basis: Payment shall be made to the commission
certified. Have your doctor fill out the medical history portion of your application. Wed 1 Mar 2023 12.14 EST. submitting written documentation acceptable to the examining physician may be
All boxers intending to compete in Georgia who have competed in over 200 rounds
Certain questions deemed necessary by the commission to determine if the
Whenever the commission shall determine that a previously approved bond has for
his or her license suspended or have his or her license revoked in the event
supplying the ring and what brand of gloves will be used, must be notarized,
the contestants and their chief second together for final instructions. accompanied with copies of all contracts for contestants, arena rental, and any
round. Any
state of Georgia. (Note: certain features of this site have been disabled for the general public to prevent digital piracy. to stop a fight during or between rounds. $500.00. Once you are licensed as boxing promoter, it's time to start preparing for your first event. officials required to travel a distance of fifty (50) miles or greater to the
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event. contract. A majority vote of
(i) Verbal or physical abuse of official or commission appointed supervisor. promoter of such match. Light Heavyweight-over 160 lbs.-175
Any boxer losing by knockout (LKO) in two or more consecutive fights may be
Select Membership. giving a decision and may recommend the purse or purses of either or both
or more promotion(s) shall obtain a promoter's license from the commission. petition for reinstatement or apply for a new license until one (1) year after
match. license shall be accompanied with a cashier's check (or money order) in the
necessary to ensure prompt and appropriate immediate care should such care be
Such examination shall include a careful dilated examination
The minimum uncorrected visual
Provided
(1), 2) All Contestants are required to be at the weigh-in. Click here to reset for a "business" or "facility" license . A Georgia boxing license costs $10 and is issued to "just about anybody who asks," said Les Schneider, a lobbyist for the commission. person who wishes to present a program of boxing for charitable purposes must
defenseless manner (a referee can count the boxer out either on the ropes or on
Each application
belt of this gear may not rise above the trunk waist line so as to protect the
rest period, may not be assisted and shall remain in the neutral corner
a manager. may not rest in his assigned corner. Each official assigned to serve in a boxing match is a contract employee of the
Title 43, Chapter 4B. injury and the injury results in the bout being stopped later in the round, the
the revocation. commission to the boxer. If the commission
No substitution will be allowed during the
If a
licensed promoter who has held a professional boxing match in the state of
Apply for a job/internship at our office. (8), Terms and Conditions of Agreement for Access to Rules and Regulations of the State
approval. discretion and clinical opinion of the examining physician. must be made to the promoter and to the commission. be signed by the promoter making application for said match permit, or in the
representative supervising the match, may result in a fine not to exceed
Timekeepers shall alert the referee by
set by the Commission. Point Must System], the net-score for the round, after points are deducted, may
The staff of the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) works very hard to process all applications for licenses or certificates in a timely manner.Please read this information very carefully BEFORE you complete your application, regardless of the type of license or certificate you are seeking. All Georgia public records are available for inspection and copying unless they are specifically exempted from disclosure under the law. Fight Fax record) must complete a neurological examination and a dilated
and any Contestant losing more than the allowable number of pounds will be
Parking in immediately on the right. awarding the belt. of the pre-fight physical attesting that the Contestant is not pregnant,
contestant other than sportsmanlike boxing. The compilation of the score cards of the
for charitable purposes. such a time, the commission or the complainant may bring an action to enforce
Agreements between the promoter and any
conducted by a state licensed neurologist. spread exceeds the limit established in this rule shall be entered on each
The Charities division enforces the laws regulating charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents. The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of States Office provides administrative support to the 42 licensing boards housed with our agency. made out to the Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission. however that the commission inspector or representative must sign each piece of
utilizing indirect ophthalmoscope. Certain questions deemed
presence of a commission representative or signed in the presence of and
. security. commission to determine if the applicant has an existing criminal record along
The purpose of the bond is to ensure that each Contestant competing in Georgia
decision, the commissioner may, upon the vote of no less than a majority of the
Name
A
This application shall ask all questions required by O.C.G.A. the contracted purse amount disclosed on the bout agreement or
bouts that comprise a minimum of twenty-one (21) rounds total. complainants, the commission may direct that the proceeds of such bond(s) shall
Shoe lace knots will be secured with adhesive
Any fighter who twice does
All contests or exhibitions in
days in advance of the proposed date of each subsequent professional boxing
ability to mount an active offense or defense. applies for a license or renewal of license to compete as a professional boxer
other contracts which the promoter has entered into for that particular
for a promoter's license shall be accompanied with an appropriate security bond
questions deemed necessary by the commission to ascertain applicant's prior
Go one block and turn left onto Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive. "Service member" means an active or
with certain demographic questions necessary for verification
committed. lbs to 126 lbs-not more than 5 pounds, 126 lbs.-135 lbs.-not more than 6
appointed by the commission. if in his or her judgement a palpable and self-evident error has been
deemed necessary by the commission to ascertain applicant's prior experience as
State of Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission Boxing Promoter's License. An appointment must be made with the Commission to visit the office and apply for the license. All amateur contestants shall use a mouthpiece that uses
and without previous warning disqualify the offending boxer or deduct two (2)
or device to obtain data from the website. dual arch technology or protects both the upper and lower teeth, If the mouthpiece is dislodged during
fee for each chief official shall be $400.00. during their professional career, according to the number of round disclosed on
Include a copy of your birth certificate and two current passport-sized photos of yourself. Based on that information, the Attorney General may bring an action to enjoin the professional boxing match. penalties, taxes or expenses resulting from promotional activities contemplated
defend himself. 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation. by a boxer or the boxer's manager within five (5) business days from the date
disclosing the itemized and total gross expenditures in connection with the
Rule 85-1-.07 Officials (Referees, Judges, and Timekeepers), Rule 85-1-.14 Military Spouses and Transitioning Service Members, Appendix (85-1) A Medical Fitness and Evaluation, Appendix (85-1) B Weigh-In Considerations, Undesignated (85-1) Imperative Statement of Rules. indicates that he or she is unfit for competition, because of any weakness or
If
under the examination of a representative from the commission. entitled to judicial review, pursuant to O.C.G.A. commission the denial of any license application shall remain in effect for a
commission. permit shall be printed in such a manner as to be clearly differentiated from
At the time of weigh-in, or at such other
Applications for a promoter's license
Boxers in the same match should wear
commission may administer oaths to and examine any witness for the purpose of
You agree that you will not copy, print, or download any portion of the regulations
specific test or tests requested by said ophthalmologist. supervisor prior to weighing, and no Contestant will be allowed on the scales
presented to the commission during their next regularly scheduled meeting at
lbs-not more than 3 pounds, 118
the complaint is prima facie a breach of the bond and the matter cannot be
such complaint in the manner provided in these rules, the commission shall
show's gross receipts from sponsorships ticket sales, advertisements, or any
with the commission after the ninety day period, but such late complaints shall
months or greater) must complete a cardiovascular evaluation and a neurological
returning to the ring. for the promoter making application. name of the charity, charitable fund or organization which is to benefit from
the presence of an authorized commission representative, provided however that
referee will immediately notify the judges of the foul and the injury, and
Each application for an official's or
a low-blow, he shall be declared the loser by a technical knockout. Male boxers shall wear a standard kidney
Applicants or
must be accompanied by a form approved by the Georgia Athletic and
wearing of body jewelry will be strictly prohibited during all
require impact testing or other medical diagnostic test to determine a
attending ringside physician, result in a suspension of less than 30
non-payment of contract liabilities, including but not limited to the total
pre-fight medical examination and have a commission designated physician
to establish cardiovascular endurance. not pregnant. during his/her next two bouts. "License" means any license or permit
Any
regardless of a recommendation by such an association. of such construction as to prevent any claim of injury caused by an
defined by these rules. first hour will be placed on the clock and their hour to cut weight will start. require certificate of "good standing" issued by the Commissioner of
the match permit of such person shall be immediately revoked by operation of
shall be conducted outside the view of the general public. entity pursuant the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. 50-13-7(d) contact the State of Georgia's Administrative Procedures Division at 678-364-3785 to enable these features for your location.). 43, Chapter 4B or whose application contains false
prohibited. period of the intention to appeal the forfeiture will be tantamount to a waiver
Technical knock outs
A
Boxing has been cancelled for 2020. situation where he or she become unavailable, the remaining referee[s] shall
such manner and at such place as agreed to by all parties involved in the
approved to compete against any other boxer who exhibits a similar history of
tests, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), are utilized is left to the
Timekeepers shall blow their whistle 10
ring shall receive a twenty (20) second count. Commission. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are utilized is left to the discretion and
A trainer or manager for
If requested by the
Additional Requirements: Any fighter over age 36 years old must appear before the Commission, whom will make the licensing determination. If a contestant falls to the ring
the promoter and the authorized representative of the charity, disclosing the
[or some other suitable place in the general vicinity of the dressing room]
After
under the direction of the examining physician, or such physician's authorized
Any Contestant who failed his or her
referee or commission representative to be improperly stabilized will not be
Download PDF Sunday, July 30, 2023 Registration for Officials Classes Registration for General Session for Commission Members Boxing Judge Class & Test MMA Referee Class - Level I MMA Referee - Level Read More 10 Jan/23 2023 Conference Registration 01/10/2023 ABC News, News Chris Palmquist 1 2 3 10 Next Professional Boxing Qualification A copy of the contestant's amateur matchbook must be submitted to the Commission. official ring record. may be deducted by the referee, if the referee feels the mouthpiece is
Unless the additional promoter's license
law and without notice or hearing. Any person who
prior approval by the commission and without the co-promoter or other party
disclosed on the bout agreement or contract plus not more than an additional
and regulations as shall be necessary or proper for the holding of professional
for each judge shall be $150.00. Entry Fee: $25.00 per athlete *Out of state residents add $5.00 to entry fee. state a reasonable and good cause for the delayed submission. Preliminary Weigh-In. conduct a show, and that no harm to the health, welfare, morals or safety of
Contestant not weighed by the commission six hours prior to the scheduled
Stabilization tape may not extend beyond
standards as defined in commission rules, or which is deemed by the chief
Rule 2, (7); Rule 4, (1), 3) All female boxers must submit to a pre-fight pregnancy
"Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National
boxing match shall be allowed to commence prior to execution of a signed
hearing by the commission. Fighters needing to appear before the Commission need to contact our office to schedule. address, and appropriate telephone numbers for the person making applications. prepared to begin and that no condition exists which may present a medical
Any referee or judge assigned to a match
If an
representative. thereof in the amount of the total deferred obligation. shall include, but not be limited to: The
is between $100,000 and $300,000, the fee for each chief official shall be
You agree that you will not sell, will not license, and will not otherwise make
the date proposed for such professional boxing match provided however that any
approved by the commission; Any variance
check or money order. applicants shall be reviewed. WHEN & WHERE Attention ALL Boxers & Coaches: BRAND NEW IMPROVED BOXING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED!! may suspend or revoke any license. referees assigned to a boxing show become incapacitated, or in an emergency
Wrestling and/or
boxer. Provided
promoter has shown through previous experience the ability and resources to
foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout
Documents that serve as acceptable proof of citizenship in the state of Georgia. the promoter for payment of any regulatory fees, match permit fees, license
All boxers will be required to wear
contestant. You must first qualify as a Professional Boxer before obtaining your Federal ID Card. commission. commission supervisor determines that the blow was struck after the bell
substitution is required. disability discovered by the physician, then an immediate report of such fact
Failure to pay the gross proceeds tax or
Regardless of the sounding of the gong, the referee in the ring is the sole
the complainant and respondent in the case, who shall have 15 days thereafter
the card. THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND LAWRITER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM
posted on this site exceeding a single chapter of regulations for sale, license,
medically suspended until such time as this ophthalmological requirement is
That video must be reported to the promoter. accompanied by an enforceable power of attorney. commission, be allowed to apply for a subsequent match permit no less than 15
$75,000.00 for any subsequent offense. will be covered by any bond on file with the commission. These questions shall include, but not be
will not be tolerated, and instruct the boxers to protect themselves at all
As a
Certain
notification and approval by the commission, arrangement for the payment of any
Rule 2, (6), 5) Promoter's application, if the application is submitted by
this subsection shall have his or her license suspended indefinitely. hampering the boxer's ability to protect himself or herself in the ring, and to
than $25,000.00 for the first offense and not less than $750.00 nor more than
Fighters are
Registration USA Boxing Member Login New Members Renew Your Membership Members new to USA Boxing should click the New Members link to the left. however that such boxer's license will, at the conclusion of the match, be
amount to be designated by the commission representative. Secretary, the fee for a chief official who will perform the duties of the
Nevertheless, the commission shall retain full authority to set
Commission. provided in the (7)(c) below, [sanctioned championship bouts], payment for the
The bond protects the Obligee by transferring to a surety bond company the cost of ensuring the public is compensated for damages resulting from a licensed business . of a lab report from a recognized clinical laboratory and dated within ten days
This additional fee will be calculated at five
Such
purposed. license by submitting a verifiable doctor's written statement, on the doctor's
not make weight at an Official Weigh-In may be fined, and may further be
injured boxer may sit on a stool inside the ring, or in a neutral corner, but
Take the Capitol Avenue Exit 58A and turn right onto Capitol Avenue. Certain questions deemed necessary by the
filed within the 1-year period may be denied without a hearing. statements or material omissions. benefiting a charitable organization. Not withstanding the provisions in (d) below [10
the event, match or exhibition within 10 days of the event, match, or
Such complaint
be scheduled and approved by the Commission three (3) days prior to the event. Any
lifts his or her opponent and then drops such opponent on the ring floor will
boxing matches in the state of Georgia. Complaints may be registered and filed
supervisor is not filed in writing within five (5) business days of the
commission in writing within fifteen days of the disqualification of their
Please click the link below to reset your USER ID and PASSWORD: Click here to reset for a "person" license type. hearing. writing two days of said commission meeting. absolute and shall not allow for any variance. necessary for verification purposes. Two separate security bond application forms have been approved by the
without having completed the required license application. that a previously approved bond has for any cause become insufficient, the
instructions of the referee. A judge shall be careful to correctly
Any fighter who does not make weight at an Official Weigh-In three times may be
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a clean break. These questions shall include, but not be
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