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Whenever the IAB Letters, Name and or Logo is used in ANY Printed, Video, TV, Audio or Voiced Publication, Advertisement etc. etc. the www.IABBoxing.com web address must ALWAYS be listed with it.

Promoter Requirements For IAB Sanction

  1. Approval of the IAB Headquarters for you to host an Officially Sanctioned IAB Event.

  2. All sanctioning fees must be paid in full to the IAB Office, before an event can be advertised as an IAB sanctioned event.

  3. For the least expensive price for your event sanctioning fees, we suggest that you pay your fees a minimum 45 days prior to your scheduled event. This will assure you a 50% Discount off the regular sanctioning fee for your event and requested title bout fees.

  4. Between 44 and 30 days prior to your scheduled event, your fees will go up, but you will still receive a 25% Discount off the regular sanctioning fee for your event and requested title bout fees.

  5. If your sanctioning fees are not received by the IAB office within 29 days prior to your scheduled event, you will be required to pay the Full Regular Sanctioning Fee as listed with no pre pay discount.

  6. If fees are not received within 10 days prior to your event, your event will not be sanctioned by the IAB. (HOWEVER) Sometimes, late sanctioning agreements are made and sanctioning is confirmed after fees have been paid under the 10 day limit. Fee discounts can also vary with first time IAB promoters scheduling with the IAB inside the payment discount deadlines.

  7. Promoters shall include with all "PRO" sanctioning papers a copy of all professional fighter's contracts.

  8. Whenever any government commission has jurisdiction over Boxing at an IAB event, the commission will hold the weigh-ins and safety equipment check ALONG WITH the IAB event representative.

  9. All IAB event officials must be approved by the IAB Head office BEFORE the event. The IAB event representative or Associate and IAB President have the authority to change officials at the event at ANY TIME. Before and During the event if necessary. For Officials Fees, Click HERE!

  10. Each event will have
    • One (1) IAB Approved Event Representative in attendance.
    • One (1) IAB scorekeeper - ( These 2 positions are many times held by 1 person. The IAB Event Representative or Associate. ).
    • A minimum of one (2) IAB "Certified" Judges and one (1) IAB "Certified" Referee. In areas where IAB officials are not close by, other arrangements will be made. World Title bouts may require more.

  11. The promoter must pay for all awards, purses and IAB title belts. For Title Fees and Belt Fees see the bottom of the IAB Sanctioning Fees Page by clicking HERE!

  12. In addition to the general event expenses, Promotional, sanctioning, purses, venue etc, the event promoter will pay all Officials expenses as well. For Officials fees, Click HERE and HERE




ADVERTISING & PRESENTING RESULTS OF AN IAB SANCTIONED EVENT
Whenever the IAB Letters, Name and or Logo
Is used in ANY Printed, Video, TV, Audio or Voiced Publication, Advertisement etc. etc.
The www.IABBoxing.com web address
Must ALWAYS be listed with it.


"ALL" IAB Sanctioned Event Advertisements must be Pre-Approved by the IAB unless the IAB has waived such requirements in "WRITING" to the Event Promoter.

All IAB Event Advertisement And Post Event Results must be presented as follows;

  1. ALL "WRITTEN" Event Promotional Advertisements (e.g., Posters, Fliers, Hand Outs, Programs, etc.) or post event Press Releases of event Results must have the Following on ALL OF THEM;
    • The Title: IAB BOXING.
    • The Official IAB "LOGO" shown at right or Found HERE.
    • The IAB Web Site Address Listed as: www.IABBoxing.com
    • ALL Publicized IAB Sanctioned titles "AMATEUR and PRO" must be announced as IAB Titles to avoid confusion of a title of lesser credibility from another smaller or less credible organization.

  2. ALL "VOICE" Advertisement Announcements (Radio Commercials or Any Audio Announcements etc.) must contain;
    1. The phrase "Sanctioned by the IAB" and or "IAB Boxing"
    2. ALL Publicized IAB Sanctioned titles "AMATEUR and PRO" must be announced as IAB Titles to avoid confusion of a title of lesser credibility from another smaller or less credible organization.

  3. All VIDEO and or TV Advertisements or production of an IAB Sanctioned Event as well as all post event Results such as event DVD's or Videos must have;
    1. "This is an IAB Sanctioned Event" or "Sanctioned by The IAB" or "IAB Boxing" Mentioned on them.
    2. ALL Announced IAB Sanctioned titles "AMATEUR and PRO" must be announced as an IAB Title.





TV/CABLE/PPV
PRODUCTION
Whenever the IAB Letters, Name and or Logo
Is used in ANY Printed, Video, TV, Audio or Voiced Publication, Advertisement etc. etc.
The www.IABBoxing.com web address
Must ALWAYS be listed with it.


  • REQUIREMENTS
    If An IAB Event Is Being Filmed for
    TV/Cable/PPV Or Any Public Viewing Audience.
    • IAB must pre-approve all production plans a minimum 10 days prior to the event.
    • Any commentators used on any IAB sanctioned event/bout MUST be pre-approved by the IAB Headquarters. If proposed commentators are not approved by the IAB the IAB will provide commentators for the event. These terms will be negotiated by the IAB and the Promoter.
    • All Camera locations on any IAB sanctioned bout MUST be pre-approved by the IAB Headquarters.
    • All Commentators Audio Set-ups on any IAB sanctioned event/bout MUST be pre-approved by the IAB Headquarters.
    • FIGHT RING must be approved by IAB.
      • Color of Ring Canvas must be approved by IAB prior to event. "BLUE" is the preferred color.
      • Canvas is the preferred material for the fight ring floor/cover, not vinal.
      • There must be a crowd barrier railing surrounding the ring to assure fans do not crowd the TV Production crew during the event.
      • All Ring Lighting must meet the minimum standards for lighting for an IAB. TV Event.
  • PRODUCTION RIGHTS
    Of All IAB Sanctioned Events
    -Filmed For TV/Cable Or Not-
    • All promoters must provide to the IAB a copy of their "ENTIRE" IAB Sanctioned event within 7 days after the event date in the highest possible/available filmed quality of any taping or filming of the event. NOT FOR RESALE!
    • The IAB has authorization to use ANY video, TV or film of ANY & ALL IAB Sanctioned events for promotional or instructional purposes. NOT FOR RESALE!
    • The IAB has the right to use ANY bout footage of any bout fought on an IAB Sanctioned event for instructional or documentary tapes. NOT FOR RESALE!
    • The IAB has the right to use ANY bout footage of any bout fought on an IAB Sanctioned event for showing on *any IAB TV Broadcast worldwide. NOT FOR RESALE!
      • (*) IF any income would be received by the IAB for the airing or production of any of these bouts, or if the event is intended to be sold for PPV, there will be separately negotiated contract with the IAB and the event promoter for such use.




Event Requirements For IAB Promoter
These Are General Requirements
Keep In Mind There Are MANY MORE As An event Promoter.
Whenever the IAB Letters, Name and or Logo
Is used in ANY Printed, Video, TV, Audio or Voiced Publication, Advertisement etc. etc.
The www.IABBoxing.com web address
Must ALWAYS be listed with it.


  1. Promoter shall provide fighting gloves for each fighter.
    This shall include for your event a minimum of 3 pairs of 8 ounce gloves and 3 pairs of 10 ounce gloves. This could vary depending upon the fighters weights. This will prevent long waits between bouts for gloving up and provide an additional pair in case someone cuts the gloves or laces or a pair is damaged in a bout. For PRO events with title bouts, a promoter shall have more.
    • ALL PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR WORLD Title Bout Gloves MUST be "NEW".
    • ALL IAB Pro Title bouts shall be fought with NEW Gloves, unused prior to the title bout.

  2. Gloves must be approved by the IAB representative at the event.

  3. Gloves shall be whole, clean, in sanitary condition and subject to inspection by the referee or the IAB representative at the event. Any gloves found to be unfit shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements.

  4. Along with the Ringside Medical doctor, the Promoter must also have Oxygen and stretcher at ringside for medical emergencies.

  5. The Required IAB Ringside Officials.
    To see these, click HERE.
    These Ringside Officials must be approved by the IAB for their qualifications, skill and ability.

  6. Ring cards and ring girls/guys to display to the crowd which round the bout is in.

  7. Promoter shall place 2, 4 x 8 (Sometimes smaller where room is not available) tables on each side of the ring (8 total) and chairs for Event Officials. To see the ring layout diagram click HERE.

  8. A minimum of two separate spaces for fighters to warm-up in.

  9. Ice to offer all trainers/fighters.

  10. Ring Announcer.

  11. Title belts and other awards as needed.

  12. Event Security.

  13. All additional needs to support an event, venue, fighters, hotel rooms etc. Contact the IAB if these areas are un-clear.

  14. To Pay ALL PRO Purses to the IAB Representative or Associate directly after the event weigh-ins and before the Official event Rules meeting in CASH or CERTIFIED Checks made out to each PRO Fighter.
    The Weigh-ins and Rules Meeting should both be scheduled on the same day but do not have to be.
    For Weigh-In Requirements click HERE.
    The Official IAB Event representative shall hold all fight purses and distribute them to all pro fighters AFTER the event.

  15. PAYMENT OF OFFICIALS
    Promoter is required to pay ALL IAB Officials Fees in Cash or Cashiers Checks to the IAB Event Representative directly after the event weigh-ins and before the Official event Rules meeting. This would include each Officials wage for working your event and any travel fees they may have (Gas, food, hotel etc.)


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