In addition to each contestant of a professional boxing match being licensed, the following individuals participating in the match or exhibition are required to be licensed:

Boxer

All boxers who are Michigan residents are required to obtain a boxer's "Passport" with their initial license and must come into our office in Okemos to do so. Out-of- state boxers may be licensed at the show in which they are to box.

Judge

An applicant for a judge's license is required to be of good moral character, pass a physical examination and unofficially score not less than 200 rounds of professional boxing as approved by the Bureau of Commercial Services.

Manager

A manager is prohibited from also holding a license as a referee, judge, timekeeper, matchmaker or promoter.

Matchmaker

A matchmaker is prohibited from also holding a license as a referee, judge, timekeeper, manager or boxer.

Physician

In addition to being licensed with the Athletic Board, a physician must be an MD or DO fully licensed under section 17001 and section 17501 of the Public Health Code, PA 368 0f 1978, as amended.

Promoter

In addition to being of good moral character, a promoter is prohibited from also holding a license as a referee, judge, timekeeper, manager or boxer. Prior to putting on a show, a promoter must submit a Request For Show at least 30 days before the show date.

Referee

An applicant for a referee's license is required to be of good moral character, pass a physical examination and have unofficially refereed a minimum of 300 rounds of amateur competitive or noncompetitive boxing as well as a specified number of professional preliminary contests.

Seconds

Usually, seconds are licensed at the shows in which they are working.

Timekeeper

Must be licensed prior to an event and is assigned by the Department.