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Mission

The DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission was established to effectively regulate all Boxing, Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts exhibitions, events, performances and contests in the District of Columbia. The Commission is committed to establishing and maintaining the highest of ethical practices and the conduct of boxing and other combative sports in the District of Columbia. The Commission is dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its licensees; the promotion of public confidence in the sports industry; trust in the regulatory process; and, achieving the ultimate goal of making the District of Columbia, not only our Nation’s capital, but also the capital of the sports industry.

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Examinations

Licensing examinations for Boxing and Wrestling Commission officials are administered by the DCRA Occupational and Professional Licensing Division. The following links will redirect you to examination information and publications.

  • Judges Examination Information (Coming soon)
  • Referees Examination Information (Coming soon)
  • Inspectors Examination Information (Coming soon)

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Welcome

The DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission (Commission) regulates boxing, wrestling, martial arts and mixed martial arts within the District of Columbia, and protects participants and consumers by upholding the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling license law (pdf). The Boxing and Wrestling license law is defined by the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, as amended by the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act—Amendment of 1976 and the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act Amendment Act of 1988.

The Board consists of three members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the D.C. Council. All members must be residents of the District of Columbia for the duration of their term.

The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month (recess July and August) at 7:00 p.m. at the DCRA headquarters, located at 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. The Board can be reached by phone: (202) 442-4320 or fax: (202) 698-4329.

2013 Meeting Dates:

January 8 February 12 March 12
April 9 May 14 June 11
July – Recess August – Recess September 10
October 8 November 12 December 10

Events

May 18, 2013 - Pro-Boxing Event – Championship Class Boxing brought to you by All-In-Entertainment. Promoter Jeffrey Fried. The Event takes place at the University of the District of Columbia Sports Complex: 4200 Connecticut Avenue-NW, Washington, DC 20008. Time: 6:00 P.M. Scheduled to Appear:  Undefeated Welterweight Dusty Hernandez-Harrison, Undefeated 2011 National Golden Glove Champion Mike Reed, Heavyweights Natu Visinia vs. Phil Brown, Kevin Rivers and Gregory Newby. To purchase tickets, call 202.320.5576 or online at www.DustyHarrison.com or call 202.331.3900 or online at www.ALL-IN-ENTERTAINMENT.COM. Dowload flyer »

June 8, 2013 – Pro-Boxing Event – Brought to you by AKA “G”!! Promotions – Promoter: Sheila Goedecke – The Event takes place at the Echo Stage in Washington, DC: 2135 Queen Chapel Road — NE, Washington, DC. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or for further information, contact Norman Goedecke of Legends Boxing at (240) 587-1403.

June 15, 2013 - Pro-Boxing Event – "Knocking out Veterans Homelessness" brought to you by Top Flight Productions, LLC. Promoter: April Hairston. The Event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC: 801 Mt. Vernon Place-NW, Washington, DC 20001. Doors Open at 6:00 P.M. Scheduled to Appear: Ty Barnett, Kevin Rivers, Renaldo Gaines, Joel Diaz. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.topflightproductionsllc.com or call 202.270.4718.