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License for amateur boxing?

Any person who wants to compete in amateur boxing does not need to be licensed by OCS and should contact their local amateur boxing association (i.e. Golden Gloves, USA Boxing).

Online application

Already know how to complete an application or renewal? Visit iMS -- the department’s online application and renewal system -- to get started. 

Unsure of how to complete a combative sports application or renewal?  View directions about how to apply for a license through iMS. 

License types and requirements

Amateur combatant ($35)

An amateur combatant is someone who competes in combative sports contests as a pastime rather than a profession and who is not receiving or competing for, and has never received or competed for, any purse or other item that exceeds $50 in value for competing in a contest. Licensing requirements for an amateur combatant are:

  • Application and $35 license fee

  • Physical clearance that includes neurological exam (Good for one year from date of exam)

  • Dilated eye clearance (Good for one year from date of exam)

  • Blood work results for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV (Good for one year from date blood was drawn)

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age 

Professional combatant ($70)

A professional combatant is someone who competes in combative sports contests for any money prize or a prize that exceeds the value of $50. Licensing requirements for a professional combatant are:

  • Application and $70 license fee

  • Physical clearance that includes neurological exam (Good for one year from date of exam)

  • Dilated eye clearance (Good for one year from date of exam)

  • Blood work results for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV (Good for one year from date blood was drawn)

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age

Referee ($25)

A referee is a neutral official in charge of ensuring fair play occurs, the fight remains active, assessing fouls and has the authority to stop a contest. The referee is the sole arbiter, umpire, judge or adjudicator of a combative sports contest. To be considered for a referee license in Minnesota you must submit the following:

  • Application and $25 license fee

  • Produce sufficient information and documentation to support your proficiency and complete understanding of the Minnesota Rules, the Association of Boxing Commissions Unified Rules, the Association of Boxing Commissions Regulatory Guidelines, the 10-Point Must Scoring System and your general knowledge of the sport(s) you wish to be licensed for. Items which may be of assistance to the commissioner in evaluating your application include, but are not limited to: 

    • Any certificate of completion of a referee training program from another state or other regulating body under the Association of Boxing Commissions 

    • A resume with at least three professional references who can verify your years of experience 

    • A log of your experience as an amateur and/or professional referee 

    • Licensure from another state or regulatory body that regulates combative sports

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age

Judge ($25)

A judge is a neutral official responsible for scoring the performances of the participants in a contest.  To be considered for a judge license in Minnesota you must submit the following:

  • Application and $25 license fee

  • Produce sufficient information and documentation to support your proficiency and complete understanding of the Minnesota Rules, the Association of Boxing Commissions Unified Rules, the Association of Boxing Commissions Regulatory Guidelines, the 10-Point Must Scoring System and your general knowledge of the sport(s) you wish to be licensed for. Items which may be of assistance to the commissioner in evaluating your application include, but are not limited to: 

    • Any certificate of completion of a judge training program from another state or other regulating body under the Association of Boxing Commissions 

    • A resume with at least three professional references who can verify your years of experience 

    • A log of your experience as an amateur and/or professional judge 

    • Licensure from another state or regulatory body that regulates combative sports 

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age

Timekeeper ($25)

A timekeeper is a neutral official responsible for keeping and documenting time during combative sports contests.  To be considered for a timekeeper license in Minnesota you must submit the following:

  • Application and $25 license fee

  • Produce sufficient information and documentation to support your proficiency and complete understanding of the Minnesota Rules, the Association of Boxing Commissions Unified Rules, the Association of Boxing Commissions Regulatory Guidelines, the 10-Point Must Scoring System and your general knowledge of the sport(s) you wish to be licensed for. Items which may be of assistance to the commissioner in evaluating your application include, but are not limited to: 

    • Any certificate of completion of an official’s training program from another state or other regulating body under the Association of Boxing Commissions 

    • A resume with at least three professional references who can verify your years of experience 

    • A log of your experience as an amateur and/or professional timekeeper 

    • Licensure from another state or regulatory body that regulates combative sports

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age

Ringside physician ($25)

A ringside physician is an individual licensed by the State of Minnesota to practice medicine and provides ringside medical care at combative sports events, physical examinations pre- or post-contest, checks mouthpieces and may stop a contest for medical necessity. To be considered for a ringside physician license in Minnesota you must submit the following:

  • Ringside physician application and $25 license fee 

  • Produce sufficient information and documentation to support that you are licensed to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota as either a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). 

    • If licensed as an MD or DO in another state, you must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. 

  • Items which may be of assistance to the commissioner in evaluating your application include, but are not limited to: 

    • Any certificate of completion of a ringside physician’s training program from the Association of Ringside Physicians 

    • A resume with at least three professional references who can verify your years of experience 

    • A log of your experience as a combative sports ringside physician 

  • Licensure from another state or regulatory body that regulates combative sports 

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age 

Promoter ($700)

A promoter is any person or business entity that holds or sponsors a combative sports contest. The promoter has a number of responsibilities relative to a combative sports contest that are regulated by OCS.  To be considered for a promoter license in Minnesota you must submit:

  • Promoter application and $700 license fee 

  • Copies of promotional contracts you may have with any combatant 

  • Disclosure of ownership of your business entity 

  • Copy of current financial statement for the business entity or individual being licensed 

  • Proof that you are authorized to conduct business in Minnesota 

  • Minimum $10,000 surety bond executed in favor of the State of Minnesota 

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age 

Trainer or second (corner) ($40)

A trainer or second (also known as a corner) is the person who is present during a contest to provide assistance and coaching to a combatant. To be considered for a trainer/second/corner license in Minnesota you must submit the following:

  • Trainer/second/corner application and $40 license fee 

  • Copy of identification proving applicant is at least 18 years of age 

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