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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.

Board Members

Publications & Forms

Licensing

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 941 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The Board can be reached by phone: (202) 442-4320 or fax: (202) 698-4329.

2009 Meeting dates:

Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 10
April 14 May 12 June 9
July - Recess August - Recess September 8
October 13 November 10 December 8

Event Listings

October 24, 2009 – Baby Girl Production presents FRIGHT NIGHT Boxing at the Washington Convention Center. The Main Event featuring the WBF Championship Title Fight between Henry “Sugar Poo” Buchanan vs. Bobby Jordan, Jr.

Time: 6:00 pm. For Information and Tickets, Contact Babie Girl Productions at 202.365.5021 or 202.582.0007. Website: www.babiegirlproduction.net

November 22, 2009 – Professional Wrestling Event – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) Wrestling Promoter presents Survivor Series PPV at the Verizon Center.

Doors open: 6:45 pm. Event is time: 7:45 pm. Call Ticketmaster at 202. 397.7328 to purchase tickets. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Website: www.wwe.com