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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.

News

Board Members

  • Bryan “Scottie” Irving
    Chair
  • Viraj Gandhi
    Commissioner
  • Jeffrey Horowitz
    Commissioner
  • Alfred Grant
    Deputy Commissioner
    Alfred.Grant@dc.gov
  • Sheldon J. Brown
    Program Support Specialist
    SheldonJ.Brown@dc.gov

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 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. The Board can be reached by phone: (202) 442-4320 or fax: (202) 698-4329.

2012 Meeting Dates:

January 10 February 14 March 13
April 10 May 18 June 12
July – Recess August – Recess September 11
October 16 November 13 December 11

Events

May 5, 2012 – Amateur MMA & Muay Thai Event: Promoter-Mark Gonzalez: OneWorld MMA presents DC; MAX VII- The Legacy Fight Series. 6:00 pm-10:00 pm: Located at the Fur Nightclub. 33 Patterson Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. For further information call 202.842.3401 | Email: info@oneworldmma.com.

May 12, 2012 – Pro-Boxing Event – Brought to you by Keystone Boxing – Promoter: Gene Molovinsky – The Event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC: 801 Mt Vernon Place-NW, Washington, DC 20001. Tickets available at Keystone Boxing-Marlow Heights Shopping Center, located at 4203 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD or call (301) 423-5700.

June 16, 2012 – DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission: Boxing and Kickboxing/MMA Officials (Inspectors, Judges and Referees) Training. Seminar location: Tony’s Boxing Gym – 1216 Mt. Olivet Road, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Time: 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Training provided by Greg Sirb, Past President of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) and Lionel F. Taylor, Founder and President of the Amateur Kickboxing Federation (AKF) in association with the Yamasaki Academy. For further information, contact Deputy Commissioner Alfred Grant via email: Alfred.Grant@dc.gov.

June 16, 2012 - Amateur MMA & Muay Thai Event: Promoter-Mark Gonzalez: OneWorld MMA presents DC; MAX VIII– The Legacy Fight Series. 6:00 pm-10:00 pm: Located at the Fur Nightclub. 33 Patterson Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. For further information call 202.842.3401 | Email: info@oneworldmma.com.