DATE: February 15, 2001
SUBJECT: Professional Boxer’s Bill of Rights
TO: All ABC Members
FROM: Gregory P. Sirb, President,
Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC)
In an on-going effort to educate all parties involved in the professional
boxing industry the ABC along with NAAG are proud to present the
professional Boxer’s Bill of Rights.
All boxing commissions and other boxing personnel should make an effort
to have this document distributed to all boxers (including amateurs).
This document is not intended to be a complete description of the rules
and regulations as it pertains to boxers. It is intended to give the
boxers a clear and concise understanding of what their rights are under
the federal laws and what questions they may what to ask or what concerns
they may have before or after a boxing event.
The idea is to help boxers become more educated, especially about
the two federal laws that have been passed. In this regard I do think this
document is a good first step in the boxer’s education process.
Association of Boxing Commissions
Uniformity - Professionalism - Consistency
The Association of Boxing
Commissions and
the National Association of Attorneys General "Boxing Task
Force"
PRESENT
The Professional Boxers "Bill of Rights"
1. You have the right to be treated in a
professional manner and to be fully informed about all aspects of your
sport.
2. You have the right to have all terms of
any contract with a promoter or manager in writing.
3. You have the right to have all contracts
read and explained to you, either by the local commission representative
or anyone of your choosing (including an attorney).
4. Before any bout you have a right to know
your opponents name, their record, the weight class of the bout, the
number of rounds of the bout, and the amount of your purse, including
any travel or training expenses. To check on any boxers record,
including your own, contact (Fight Fax) at 865-782-8868.
5. You have a right to review, obtain and
keep copies of any of your contracts.
6. You have a right to directly receive any
and all payments from a bout as set forth in your bout agreement.
7. You have the right to receive a written,
post bout accounting from either the promoter or your manager or both,
which shows how the total amount of your purse was distributed. If you
have any deductions taken from your purse you have the right to ask for
a written accounting of what these deductions were, and why they were
deducted from your purse.
8. You have a right to have a doctor at
ringside at all times as well as emergency medical personnel and / or an
ambulance present at the location at all times.
9. You have a right to have medical
insurance to cover any injuries resulting from a bout and to know the
name of the insurance company and the amount of coverage that is being
provided.
10. You have the right to hire individuals
of your choice to serve as your mangers, trainers or seconds. You are
not required to hire any individual in order to obtain a bout.
11. You have a right to know why your
ranking with any sanctioning body has changed and the reasons for this
change. This may be done by writing to the organization and requesting
why your ranking has been changed. The organization must respond to you,
in writing, within (7) days.
12. You have a right to appeal any and all
suspensions and to be informed on exactly why you were suspended and the
length of your suspension. To check if you are on the National
Suspension List just go onto the Internet at www.sportsnetwork.com and
click onto Boxing then onto the National Suspension List.
13. You have a right to contact you local
commission or the Association of Boxing Commissions to report any
violations, ask any questions or seek any advice.
** You as a Boxer should get a copy of and
read the two federal boxing bills that detail many of your rights and
responsibilities as a professional boxer. These two bills are:
The Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad Ali Act of
2000
