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Subject: Re: Boxing Authority/Commission Gripe Author: Neal Weaver [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:28:19 11/21/08 Fri In reply to: Neal Weaver 's message, "Boxing Authority/Commission Gripe" on 00:33:59 11/13/08 Thu Well being at that meeting was in some ways a waste of time. The people there had zero interest in our input, but it does seem as if they do cover all fighters now. I made a request to Sheree that maybe instead of talking so much about telling fighters and cornermen not to walk around cursing and acting like lower life-forms that they could discuss the fact that every fighter is in fact covered for the event medically. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Boxing Authority/Commission Gripe Author: Donnie Markham [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:34:26 11/23/08 Sun I am the promoter of the AFL (Amateur Fight League) and have been a licensed promoter for about 8 years now in the state. I can verify that we are required to have a medical policy in place to cover $2500 per fighter with a $500 deductible. That hasn't changed since I've been a promoter. Here is the rule: 14A NCAC 12 .0404 DUTIES OF PROMOTERS AND MATCHMAKERS (aa) The promoter for the match shall acquire the insurance coverage described in this Chapter and file with the Division written evidence of insurance no later than 72 hours prior to the date of the match. Such evidence of insurance shall specify the name of the insurance company, the insurance policy number, the effective date of the coverage and evidence that each contestant is covered by the insurance. Any deductible associated with the insurance policy shall be paid by the promoter. If the promoter fails to provide evidence of insurance as required in this Chapter the permit shall not be issued or, if issued, the permit shall be suspended and the program of matches shall be canceled. Each contestant in a match held in North Carolina shall be covered by insurance for medical, surgical and hospital care for injuries sustained while engaged in a match. The coverage shall be for an amount not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each contestant. I've had a few claims filed over the years but that is what it's for. The policy usually costs anywhere between $800-$1200 per event. As far as the commission goes, I think that things could be run a little better but as with anything new there are always going to be a few mistakes and missteps. I have done 3 MMA events now and working on my 4th and I have seen some of the "tough guy" talk to the fighters, cornermen, and coaches. I am a certified law enforcement officer myself and it seems that several officers seem to think that they are still on the street. We definitely need reps that understand the fight game because then they would understand what most of these fighters have to go through to get ready for a fight and they might be a little more sympathetic. Now, that still doesn't mean that fighters can be disrespectful in any way which I have seen as well. As a promoter, I'm going to take a more proactive role in future events because afterall the commission is suppose to be working on behalf of the promoter not the other way around. A couple of things that I will make sure happens in all future events is that each fighter will be able to see what the other fighter weighs in at so that there won't be any question as to what the other fighter weighed. I will no longer recognize the weight allowances. Each fighter will have to weigh in at their agreed upon weight. A weight class is a weight class. Despite the many improvements that need to be made, I am still grateful that we are able to enjoy the great sport of mma in NC. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]