Help with promoting a show please!

[DanUK]

I was hoping any promoters out there might be able to list all the things you need to do in relation to organising a show, e.g: gloves, insurance, posters, d.j, refs and judges etc etc. My trainer is thinking of doing he's own show next year and we are after any advice/tips on what/how is best to do it. thanks

[Austin "OT" Baitman]

I am not a promotor, but as a kickboxing official, I can tell you a bit about what is needed.

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Gloves: Must be proper size. Reccomend TKO or Ringside brand. For amateurs use 10 ounce gloves for fighters under 147 pounds, and 12 ounce gloves for fighters over 147 pounds. For profesional bouts, use 8-10 ounce gloves for under 147 pounds, and 10 ounce gloves for over 147 pounds.

Insurance: You will need to check if there are laws on this. They vary greatly. By your message board name, I assume you are from the UK. I would contact the British Boxing Board of Control for assistance. If there is no requirement, I would reccomend the following insurance cover be purchased PER FIGHTER:

Bodily injury (medical) insurance: 22,200 GBP
Accidental death: 22,200 GBP

Also purchase public liability insurance in an amount not less than 543,200 GBP

Referees/judges: Must be licensed if required by law. Regardless, select officials with experience if you have high profile bouts. If this is a small show,
you might want to let some new people get involved as officials. I even would see no problem with a timekeeper or judge aged about 16 or 17 if he/she is properly trained as such in a small show. However, for liability reasons UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER should the referee be less than 18 years of age.

Doctor: Have TWO doctors if you can. If you have only one, that is fine, but you MUST NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE begin or reccomence a bout without at least one doctor at ringside. (This happened to me while serving as a timekeeper. The round was delayed because the doctor had to use the WC between rounds). Of course, the doctor must posess all required permits and licenses relating to practise of the medical profession.

Advertising: Thats not my thing LOL, I'm an official, not a marketing expert.

Hope this helps.