Louisiana State Athletic Commission public meetings in 2024

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission will review license applications and discuss previous and upcoming shows. The agenda also includes a session for official complaints and updates on potential promotions in Louisiana.

• Applications for all licenses
• Discussion and report on previous shows
• Approval and discussion of upcoming shows
• Review of official complaints
• Status of potential promotions coming to Louisiana

The Commission approved the October meeting minutes and authorized the payment of monthly bills and salaries. Two boxing promoter licenses were approved. Members discussed potential salary increases and a future legislative bill.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries (unanimous)
• Approved boxing promoter license for Jose Llanita (unanimous)
• Approved boxing promoter license for Mozell Darthard Jr pending purchase of 2025 license (unanimous)

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission will meet to approve previous minutes, review finances, and discuss license applications. The board will also hear and vote on official complaints, and discuss the status of potential new promotions coming to Louisiana.

• Approval of previous month's minutes
• Financial report
• Applications for all licenses
• Discussion and report on previous shows
• Vote on official complaints

The Commission approved the October meeting minutes and authorized the payment of monthly bills and salaries. A manager's license for Jose Lanita was approved pending the receipt of required documentation.

• Approved October minutes (All in favor)
• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries (All in favor)
• Approved Jose Lanita's manager's license pending documentation

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The Commission approved the annual budget and authorized payment of monthly bills and salaries. Members discussed the enforcement of safety zone regulations and the processing of promoter license applications.

• Approved July and September minutes
• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries
• Approved annual budget of $180,000
• Decided bank transfer fees of $.50 per transaction will be covered as processing fees
• Denied request by Prince Miles to overturn a fight result, citing lack of authority to overturn referee decisions

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The Commission approved the issuance of refunds for Class B shows that paid $250.00 between March and July 2024. Members also approved a list of upcoming wrestling and boxing shows scheduled through December 2024.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send refunds for eligible Class B shows (unanimous)
• Approved list of upcoming wrestling shows (unanimous)

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The Commission approved several upcoming combat sports schedules and a charity boxing event for the American Cancer Society. Members also approved monthly bills and salaries and processed specific license applications.

• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries (unanimous)
• Approved American Cancer Society charity boxing event pending fees and paperwork
• Approved Redneck Brawl license pending financials and bond
• Approved license for Glen Matina (unanimous)
• Approved list of upcoming wrestling shows (unanimous)
• Approved list of upcoming MMA shows (unanimous)
• Deferred July minutes to September 18, 2024

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The Commission approved $6,000 for a new website and approximately $3,000 for ABC training travel. It also approved upcoming fighting events in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and Paragon, as well as three wrestling shows.

• Approved May 15 and June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June and July financial reports and bill payments (unanimous)
• Approved upcoming shows in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and Paragon
• Approved three Wrestling “B” shows for Josh Newell in West Monroe and Spring Hill
• Approved estimated $3,000.00 for ABC trip and related expenses
• Approved $6,000.00 for new website and support

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The Commission approved the payment of monthly bills and salaries and adopted new rules for slap fighting. It also approved schedules for upcoming wrestling and MMA shows. Rules for Rally Combat were proposed but not unanimously accepted.

• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries (All in favor)
• Adopted rules for Slap Fighting (All ayes)
• Rejected adoption of Rally Combat rules (Ricky Norris moved; John Green, Jr. and Jimbo Stevenson voted nay, others yes)
• Approved upcoming wrestling shows for June and July (All in favor)
• Approved upcoming MMA shows for July (All in favor)

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The Commission approved an emergency rule change to increase the age restriction in Rule 151 D from 40 to 50 years. The board also approved several promoter licenses and granted temporary rule suspensions for specific upcoming events.

• Approved emergency amendment to Rule 151 D to change age restriction from 40 to 50 years
• Suspended Rule 151 D for July 13, 2024 show at Alario Center
• Suspended Rule 151 D for June 15, 2024 show at Cajun Dome
• Approved use of Class B rules for July 1, 2024 show
• Approved wrestling promoter's license for Action Packed Wrestling pending bond and $250 fee
• Granted probationary promoter's license to Jeremy Young pending bond requirements
• Approved list of upcoming wrestling shows for July and August 2024
• Approved payment of monthly bills and salaries

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission will meet on April 17, 2024, to consider and vote on a set of proposed rule changes (Title 46 Part VI) covering fees, conflict of interest, event coordination, permits, and more. The agenda also includes discussion of previous shows, approval of upcoming events, and handling of official complaints. Additionally, the commission will address rules for 'Tough Man' contestants under boxing regulations.

• Vote on Title 46 Part VI rule changes: annual fees, conflict of interest, event coordinator, permits, event approval, advertising, contestant age limits, holds, leaving the ring, wrestling promoter licenses, and judging methods
• Discussion and approval of upcoming shows
• Official complaints: reading, open discussion by complainant and public, vote/ruling by commission
• Tough man contestants (boxing rules)
• Executive session for commission business

The Commission approved a boxing show for August 17 provided it is closely supervised to ensure rule compliance. Members also discussed failures in oversight and rule violations during a March 28 charity event. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial report.

• Approved minutes as written (all ayes)
• Accepted financial report and payment of bills (all ayes)
• Accepted bond for new boxing promoter Chris Johnson
• Approved August 17 boxing show under condition of close supervision by Allen Gray
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission will meet to approve previous minutes, financial reports, and routine license applications. New business includes a discussion of proposed rule changes to Title 46 Part VI, covering annual fees, event permits, contestant age limits, and judging methods. The commission will also address official complaints and consider rules for tough man contestants under boxing regulations.

• Discussion of Title 46 Part VI rule changes: §103 Annual Fees, §137 Event Approval, §151 Contestant Age Limits
• Review of §525 Wrestling Promoters Class B License and §717 Method of Judging
• Official complaints and rulings on previous events
• Applications for all licenses
• Tough man contestants under boxing rules

The Louisiana State Wrestling & Boxing Commission approved several upcoming boxing and wrestling events and granted one referee license. The board also authorized the modernization of the commission website and tabled a rule change regarding rope throws in wrestling.

• Approved minutes and financial reports (all ayes)
• Granted referee license to Kevin Allen
• Approved promoter license for Real Deal Championship pending bond and financials
• Tabled update to rope language for Class A and B Wrestling
• Authorized Chairman Rantz to find a vendor to modernize the commission website
• Approved upcoming shows for MTE, Boxing, and Wrestling Class A and B (all ayes)
• Approved June 2 Mike Beadle show in Opelousas

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

This meeting notice for the Louisiana State Athletic Commission contains only procedural information: date, time, location, and contact details. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are mentioned in the provided text.

• No substantive items listed in the agenda

The Commission approved several wrestling and boxing promoter and referee licenses. It also approved a schedule of upcoming MMA, boxing, and wrestling shows. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Class A Wrestling Promoter's License for Shawn Dunn
• Granted Class A Wrestling License to Michelle Mastainich subject to bond and financial statement
• Granted Boxing Renewal and Class A license to Jerilyn Celestine
• Granted probationary promotional license to Jacoby Landry
• Granted boxing referee license to John Scott
• Approved upcoming MMA shows including AFC, Delta Fighting Championship, and others
• Approved upcoming wrestling and boxing shows including WWE and Eddie Cedatol
• Approved amended minutes and financial reports

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The Louisiana State Boxing & Wrestling Commission has issued a notice of meeting for January 15, 2024. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision at this time.

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Wrestling & Boxing Commission meeting resulted in no substantive decisions. No business was conducted because a quorum was not present.