Boxer License Details


Boxer License

General Info - Statewide License

The Maryland State Athletic Commission manages, supervises and regulates the sports of professional boxing, amateur and professional kick boxing, amateur and professional mixed martial arts (MMA), and professional wrestling in the State of Maryland.  Boxers competing in contests must be licensed.

The Commission establishes high health and safety standards for the participants in these sports.  Boxers must be licensed and regulated in accordance with these standards.  The Commission carries out its mission by reflecting, and maintaining, safety and fairness as its guiding principles.  The Commission strives to be fully attentive to, and supportive of, the various needs of licensees engaged in their respective fields and professions.  The Commission’s strong commitment to regulatory excellence is reflected through the work and integrity of its experienced staff of officials, inspectors and ringside physicians.

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    Approval time

  • $10.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Be at least 18 years old, and not more than 36 years old. The Commission may grant a license to older applicants based upon a review of the individual's physical fitness and experience in the sport in which the applicant seeks to compete.

  2. Submit medical reports which include an ophthalmological exam performed by an ophthalmologist and a neurological examination performed by a neuroloigst selected by the Commission, as well as negative test results for the HIV virus (antibody), Hepatitis B virus (antigen), and Hepatitis C virus (antibody), within 30 days prior to the date of application for licensure. Submit physical examination performed by a physician within 21 days prior to the date of application for licensure.

  3. Have a manager, trainer, or qualified individual certify to the Commission that the applicant is physically competent as a boxer and possesses the skills of a trained boxer.

  4. At the weigh-in activity, have on the boxer's person and present a current (not expired) Professional Boxer's Federal Identification card (with photo) issued by an affiliate member of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC).

  5. Boxers Annual Physical Exam.

  6. Boxers Opthalmological Exam.

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

    Complete the form

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  • Download form

    Download the application .PDF file

    Download Form

Maintaining Your License

Renewal and maintenance -

Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)

  1. Submit a renewal application.

  2. Pay renewal fee.

Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation dllr.maryland.gov

Contact Information

Patrick Pannella

Email: athletic@dllr.state.md.us

Tel: (410) 230-6223 / Fax: (410) 962-8480

Work hours:

Address

Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 304, Baltimore, MD, 21202

Purpose

Why the License is required?

The Commission carries out its mission by reflecting, and maintaining, safety and fairness as its guiding principles.  Boxers must be licensed and regulated in accordance with these principles.

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation the legal authority to issue this approval?

Title 4, Business Regulation, Annotated Code of Maryland