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Thu Apr 30, 2026
Louisiana State Athletic Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approves multiple combat sports events and promoter licenses
The Commission approved several upcoming boxing and wrestling shows, including a Class A show at L’Auberge Lake Charles. It also approved a promoter license for Matt McGovern and the McNeese Rodeo charity show. Members reviewed a security incident from an April 18 event that resulted in four arrests and injuries to a judge.
- Approved March minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement, monthly bills, and salaries (unanimous)
- Approved McNeese Rodeo charity show provided it includes a coordinator, two referees, and a scorekeeper/timekeeper
- Approved promoter license for Matt McGovern (unanimous)
- Approved 10 upcoming shows including events in Covington, Scott, and Lake Charles (unanimous)
- Approved Matt McGovern/WFC Boxing Event for July 11, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved L’Auberge Lake Charles wrestling event as Class A show with 5% of $12,000 payment due (unanimous)
- Scheduled working session for May 13, 2026
📄 From the minutes
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LOUISIANA STATE
ATHLETIC COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
1) ATTENDEES:
RONALD RANTZ (R.R.)
DARRELL POIRIER (D.P.)
JOHN GREEN, JR. (J.G.)
JAMES (JIMBO) STEVENSON (J.S.)
RICKY NORRIS (R.N.)
MIKE HOLLANDER (M.H.)
WILLIAM GRAY (W.G.)
TODD SINGLETARY (T.S.) (absent)
CHRISTOPHER DUPRE (C.D.)
JESSICA BARRERO (J.B.)
2) MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORT:
March minutes reviewed W.G. motions to approve D.P. seconds, all vote in favor.
Financial statement including monthly bills and salaries also presented to the
Commission. J.G. motions to approve, seconded by W.G, all vote in favor.
3) LIST OF GUESTS:
Aaron Philips – attended as an observer and to gather information regarding promoter
licensing process.
Danny Toro and Ethan Madison – attended seeking information about obtaining a
boxing promoters license and hosting future events. The group explained they were
in the early stages of planning potential community -based boxing events involving
amateur partic ipants and fundraising efforts. The Commission discussed the
distinction between amateur boxing, professional boxing and rally boxing, safety
requirements and event regulations and the importance of reviewing the Commission
rules and procedures prior to applying for licensure.
Devin McGovern - Promoters addressed concerns regarding the $4-per-head option,
the 5% gate tax, official fees, and Commission seating. The Commission clarified that
the $4-per-head option is intended as …
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Louisiana State Athletic Commission
✓ Decided: Louisiana State Athletic Commission approves upcoming wrestling, midget, and boxing shows
The Commission approved a schedule of upcoming athletic events including wrestling, midget events, and boxing. Financial statements were approved, while February minutes were deferred to the April meeting. Members discussed rising ambulance costs and potential legislative updates regarding event caps and promoter fees.
- Approved financial statement including monthly bills and salaries (unanimous)
- Deferred February minutes until April meeting (unanimous)
- Approved upcoming wrestling, midget, and boxing shows (unanimous)
📄 From the minutes
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LOUISIANA STATE
ATHLETIC COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
1) ATTENDEES:
RONALD RANTZ (R.R.)
DARRELL POIRIER (D.P.)
JOHN GREEN, JR. (J.G.) (via Zoom)
JAMES (JIMBO) STEVENSON (J.S.)
RICKY NORRIS (R.N.)
MIKE HOLLANDER (M.H.)
WILLIAM GRAY (W.G.)
TODD SINGLETARY (T.S.)
CHRISTOPHER DUPRE (C.D.)
JESSICA BARRERO (J.B.)
2) MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORT:
February minutes deferred until April meeting. D.P. motions to approve W.G
seconds, all vote in favor.
Financial statement including monthly bills and salaries also presented to the
Commission. D.P. motions to approve, seconded by W.G, all vote in favor.
3) LIST OF GUESTS:
None
4) LICENSE RENEWALS/APPLICATIONS:
None to discuss
5) PAST SHOWS: Commission discusses Eddie’s Boss Rally Show canceled due to
inability to secure a doctor after multiple attempts were made.
6) UPCOMING SHOWS:
Wrestling : 4/25 GSW Mike Beadle Belle Chasses
4/11 – UWE Denham Springs
Midget Events:
5/12 – Sunset
4/25 – West Monroe Convention Center
4/24 – Sulphur
4/23 – Shreveport
4/4 – LWA – Joey Comeaux – Scott
Boxing: 4/18 – Devin McGovern – Melmot
Motion to approve made by W.G., seconded by J.S., all vote in favor.
7) NEW BUSINESS:
The Commission discussed rising costs for ambulances at event. The Commission
will explore the possibility of discounted rates for events.
The Commission discussed legislative updates and the possible increase of the
event cap from $50,000 to $2 …
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
Louisiana State Athletic Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approves new wrestling license and reinstates Robert Greif
The Commission approved an A license for Frontier All-Star Wrestling and voted to reinstate Robert Greif's license. Members established a $4 per head gate tax for venues under 3,000 capacity and clarified that charity show designations require 501c3 status.
- Approved December minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement, bills, and salaries (unanimous)
- Approved A license for Frontier All-Star Wrestling (unanimous)
- Reinstated Robert Greif's license (unanimous)
- Established $4 per head gate tax for venues under 3,000 capacity
- Required 501c3 status for charity show designations
- Tabled Muy Tai application pending submission of rules
📄 From the minutes
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LOUISIANA STATE
ATHLETIC COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
1) ATTENDEES:
RONALD RANTZ (R.R.)
DARRELL POIRIER (D.P.)
JOHN GREEN, JR. (J.G.) (via Zoom)
JAMES (JIMBO) STEVENSON (J.S.) (via Zoom)
RICKY NORRIS (R.N.) (via Zoom)
MIKE HOLLANDER (M.H.)
WILLIAM GRAY (W.G.)
TODD SINGLETARY (T.S.)
CHRISTOPHER DUPRE (C.D.) (via Zoom)
JESSICA BARRERO (J.B.)
2) MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORT:
December minutes presented to the Commission. D.P. motions to approve, W.G.
Seconds all vote in favor.
Financial statement including monthly bills and salaries also presented to the
Commission. D.P. motions to approve, seconded by W.G, all vote in favor.
3) LIST OF GUESTS:
Wayne Ductoe, Daniel Sinclair Jr., and Jay Blossman. Guests introduced their
promotion as “Frontier All -Star Wrestling ” and stated they wished to start a new
promotion for professional wrestl ing in St. Tammany and Washing ton Parish. The
differences between A and B licenses was explained by the commission. D.P. motions
to approve the A license for All-Star Wrestling, W.G. seconds, all vote in favor.
4) LICENSE RENEWALS/APPLICATIONS: The Commission discussed an application
from a promoter named Jonathan Harris, who wants to bring Muy Tai shows to
Louisiana. R.R. questioned if Muy Tai falls under the commission’s regulatory
purview. J.G. suggests treating it like kickboxing or Power Slap where the promoter
submits a specific set of rules for the commission to approve. Jonath …
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