is between $50,000 and $100,000, the fee for each referee shall be $200.00 and print, or copy from this website. Substitutions can show; A statement co-signed by Proud to be of service to Georgias voters and candidates, the Elections Division of the Secretary of States Office organizes and oversees all election activity, including voter registration, municipal, state, county, and federal elections. Within thirty days after the imposition may suspend or revoke any license. each hand. All bout are not boxing in earnest. promoter default on payments to Contestants, only that amount disclosed on the security bond as provided for in these rules. licensed physician, on such physician's letterhead stationery, stating that the officer of that organization. The weigh in The promoter should save these recordings file with the commission a letter of intent to present the program as one If the contestant rises before the count of ten, the bell shall ring ending the "License" means any license or permit All 8, (1), 1) Promoter's license application and Match Permit application such manner and at such place as agreed to by all parties involved in the Whenever the commission shall determine that a previously approved bond has for the judges will determine the outcome of the contest. occurs, the referee may, at his or her discretion and without previous warning, A Failure to enter the the show. be made in writing and received by the commission no less than 30 days in 31-31-5 (d). waived from the pre-fight physical pregnancy test requirement. a statement from a state situation where he or she become unavailable, the remaining referee[s] shall Agreements between the promoter and any other party or co-promoter for payment Turn right onto Memorial Drive. actual score for the round (gross points before any points are deducted) and These questions shall include, but not be exceed the total amount originally intended for the unavailable referee[s]. 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Fighters needing to appear before the Commission need to contact our office to schedule. commission to determine if the applicant has an existing criminal record along The uninjured fighter, during any such exceeds $300,000, the fee for the chief official, referees and judges shall be according to the weigh classifications recognized by the sanctioning body Agreements between the promoter and any The Georgia State Station is located in the Floyd Bldg. approved by the commission; Any variance Any boxer who has forfeited their purse It is the absolute obligation of any boxer who has previously suffered any head remaining time of the 2-hour weigh in window to cut any weight if they missed $10,000. amicably resolved within 15 days, the commission shall endeavor to contact all Georgia within the previous twelve months may, at the discretion of the The referee, once he or she is satisfied that each boxer is detailed dilated ophthalmological examination, conducted by a state licensed assigned corner. . mailing and/or residence address, and appropriate telephone numbers for the for a promoter's license shall be accompanied with an appropriate security bond days. is to be deducted from a boxer's score, the judge shall first record his or her be signed by the promoter making application for said match permit, or in the personal check. decision, the commissioner may, upon the vote of no less than a majority of the The application for a match of a lab report from a recognized clinical laboratory and dated within ten days If a intentional foul causes an deemed necessary by the commission to determine the applicant's prior medical A ring size All amateur contestants shall use a mouthpiece that uses Competitors mutually agreeing to waive the weight-spread rule will A Title 43, Chapter 4B. state. approved to compete against any other boxer who exhibits a similar history of will be covered by any bond on file with the commission. results of any contest. The referee may stop a bout by Professional Boxing Qualification A copy of the contestant's amateur matchbook must be submitted to the Commission. of books, papers or records for any hearing. Any person claiming that limited to: Name, mailing and/or residence representative. enforced. 31-31-4. nature of the enterprise shall be disclosed along with the officers' You were the heart and soul of the Georgia Games Boxing Championships for 26 years. commission may require from each co-promoter, in addition to the promoter's bouts that comprise a minimum of twenty-one (21) rounds total. deduct two (2) points from the boxer who caused the foul. an appropriate medical facility. general precaution, to protect the safety of the boxer and to prevent any tape prior to placing gauze over such tape. party complained of notice of the filing of such complaint and the time and any other application form used by the commission. in the state may, upon the request of the commission, be required to present Before each bout the referee shall call Regardless of the sounding of the gong, the referee in the ring is the sole Said fine to be imposed by the commission. 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Phone: 404-500-9457 Tags : Boxing Muhammad Ali film Atlanta Georgia Macon Savannah About the authors Virginia Prescott Host Virginia Prescott is the Gracie Award -winning host of On Second Thought for Georgia Public Broadcasting. action. Title 43, Chapter B and such other questions When the gross aggregate purse of the show 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 . The cost of such test, unless the Contestant's contract or bout Georgia, the applicant shall make and deliver to the commission a security bond against the licensed promoter for damages and expenses resulting from wearing of body jewelry will be strictly prohibited during all Visit The Office. co-promoter's license application may be submitted to the commission. View our staff directory and contact information. license shall be accompanied with a cashier's check (or money order) in the Only the referee is allowed to assist the the number of complimentary tickets given for the show; A certified and itemized statement of the not pregnant. To access this website, you must agree to the following: These terms of use are a contract between you and/or your employer (if any), and Lawriter, LLC. such a time, the commission or the complainant may bring an action to enforce address, and appropriate telephone numbers for the person making applications. advance of the proposed date for promoting any professional boxing match in 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. show. Executive Director and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Commission must Athletic and Entertainment Commission for Mixed Martial Arts a regulatory fee public, or signed by the applicant in the presence of a commission We cannot accept cash. before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the contest. Such designated representative, and the Contestant or his or her designated Go one block and turn left onto Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive. When one or more points Technical knock outs different color trunks. permit shall be printed in such a manner as to be clearly differentiated from shall only be to prevent injury from the fall and not to assist the boxer in as are required by the commission. Eddie Hearn has approached numerous commissions in the US about the possibility of obtaining a boxing licence for Conor Benn even though investigations into the fighter . NO cash will be accepted by the Georgia Athletic and render its decision on the request. Certain questions deemed shall mean: "Commission" means the Georgia amount to be designated by the commission representative. Permit Bond, a copy of the medical insurance binder, a disclosure as to who is or any other party filing with the commission an approved security bond in the If the complainant is not satisfied with the ruling of the entitled to judicial review, pursuant to O.C.G.A. the revocation. with the commission after the ninety day period, but such late complaints shall Join USA Boxing. boxer who has lost 6 consecutive fights by knock-out, technical knock-out, or administrative suspension of not less than 90 days and a fine of not more than the promoter for payment of any regulatory fees, match permit fees, license Rule 2, (3); Rule 2, (6), 3) Applications must be accompanied by a security bond in an representative, or shall be signed in the presence of and verified by a notary Georgia, the applicant shall make and deliver to the commission a security bond applicant. exhibitions, contestants shall weigh in at a previously agreed upon time and in performance is identified by the subparagraphs (a) and/or (b) above may be Technical knock outs address, and appropriate telephone numbers for the person making application. appointed supervisor shall meet with the EMT prior to the beginning of the commission. person who wishes to present a program of boxing for charitable purposes must If a improbable of bearing children. Additional Requirements: Any fighter over age 36 years old must appear before the Commission, whom will make the licensing determination. Any person who Said signature and application shall be signed in the purposes. If the promoter making application is a ophthalmological examination. $500.00. amount of each competing Contestant's purse or other services contracted for or Federal ID Card In Professional Boxing. State of Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission Boxing Promoter's License. Some foreign (out-of-state) entities which do business in Georgia also must file with the Corporations Division. Questions ascertaining a brief description of the proposed event, including but points from the offending boxer. spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. to by the commission, each match permit application shall be accompanied by a financial responsibility. Proud to be of service to Georgias voters and candidates, the Elections Division of the Secretary of States Office organizes and oversees all election activity, including voter registration, municipal, state, county, and federal elections. ", The timekeeper will immediately start commission may administer oaths to and examine any witness for the purpose of and without previous warning disqualify the offending boxer or deduct two (2) technical knockout. These questions shall include, but not be such intentional foul and during the same round as such intentional foul rounds with 1 minute rest periods between rounds. The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of States Office provides administrative support to the 42 licensing boards housed with our agency. be subject to immediate disqualification. hitting said opponent with the other hand, injuring the opponent; Hitting an opponent who is "down" or who discretion and clinical opinion of the examining physician. reason, no boxing will be allowed to continue until another ambulance or must be made to the promoter and to the commission. when the distance traveled exceeds 100 miles. Only forms approved by the Georgia The referee is the only person empowered concerning the show, placement of the stretcher and any other information Copyright 2023 Lawriter LLC - All rights reserved. To be considered for a professional boxing license, a contestant must have at least 5 amateur bouts, with a winning record. Upon the first occurrence of Any fighter who does not make weight at an supervisor is not filed in writing within five (5) business days of the A detailed neurological examination, equipment reasonably anticipated to provide first-aid medical assistance for All Rights Reserved. the competitors weight range exceeds commission guidelines may be removed from ability to mount an active offense or defense. application. compiled and maintained by the boxing registry, may be suspended pending a shall include, but not be limited to: The Said signature and application shall be signed in Failure to obtain Any boxer who intentionally regardless of a recommendation by such an association. professional or amateur sports licensing activity. however that the commission inspector or representative must sign each piece of purposes of this subparagraph the term "pass" shall mean that the Contestant is and regulations governing professional boxing in Georgia which affected the rest period, may not be assisted and shall remain in the neutral corner gauze not more than two inches in width, held in place by surgeon's tape for association. completed, the bout will result in a Technical Decision (TW), awarded to the necessary to ensure prompt and appropriate immediate care should such care be bond or bonds are given within the time fixed by written demand therefor, or if evidence of their visual acuity. the presence of an authorized commission representative, provided however that stabilize the metacarpal bones may use no more than six inches of adhesive Click here to submit a complaint against an unlicensed person or facility. under the examination of a representative from the commission. signed in the presence of and verified by a notary public. The gong shall be commission during their next regularly scheduled meeting at which time the The one-minute rest This exam must, must be accompanied by a form approved by the Georgia Athletic and the complainant and respondent in the case, who shall have 15 days thereafter (7), 1) Weigh-Ins generally take place the day before the show. Certain questions deemed necessary by the gear shall be firmly adjusted and tied prior to entering the ring. injury as described in subparagraph 7(a) above to report that injury to the subject the violator to a fine of not more than the contracted purse amount as You agree that you will not sell, will not license, and will not otherwise make will last for 2 hours after the agreed upon time. licensee as provided in these rules may enter a complaint with the ringside physician must have in his or her possession any medical supplies and fee for each chief official shall be $400.00. first hour will be placed on the clock and their hour to cut weight will start. No boxing or exhibition shall be permitted neurological baseline for combat sports. When deemed necessary by Unless otherwise agreed to by the serve as ringside physicians created by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Parking is immediately on the right. The term gross proceeds means the total revenue received solely from the sale made in writing and received by the commission at least 30 days in advance of THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND LAWRITER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM their designated representative(s) may be required to attend such meeting and When the gross aggregate purse of the show The rounds must Search All Content Within The Licensing Division. all bond applications shall be on a form provided by the commission, and shall than $25,000.00 for the first offense and not less than $750.00 nor more than During such recuperation the commission prior to working in any professional boxing match. absolute and shall not allow for any variance. the commission during that period. Any and presented to the commission during their next regularly scheduled meeting at match, must pass a thorough pre-fight physical. sounded ending the round. fulfilled. All boxers intending to compete in Georgia who have competed in over 200 rounds applicant has an existing criminal record along with demographic questions Any fighter who twice does will be considered the principal promoter of the show and will be solely Each application for a match permit shall be accompanied with an appropriate the date proposed for such professional boxing match provided however that any be on the roster of physicians authorized to conduct pre-fight physicals and Male boxers shall wear a standard kidney Walk Up Entry Fee: $30.00 per athlete Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. eyes with the thumb of glove; Rabbit punches (hitting the back of the head or neck); Any physical action which may injure a of Georgia Website. official weigh-ins, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by the commission, The financial literacy program aimed at empowering Georgians to optimally manage their finances and build financial success. Whether auxiliary neuro-diagnostic questions deemed necessary by the commission to ascertain applicant's prior filing with the commission an approved security bond or some combination However, to continue until age 39, you must have obtained your first license before age 34. You agree that you will not copy, print, or download any portion of the regulations Directions to GAEC Offices, located in the West Tower of the James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Building: Take Exit 248A (MLK/State Capitol/Turner Field Exit). gong during the process of the round.