You have the right to be treated in a professional
manner and to be fully informed about all aspects of your
sport.
You have the right to have all terms of
any contract with a promoter or manager in writing.
You have the right to have a contract read
and explained to you, either by a state athletic commission
representative or anyone of your choosing (including an
attorney).
You have the right to review, obtain and
keep copies of all of your contracts.
You have the right to receive the correct
amount of purse monies as set forth in your contract.
You have the right to receive a written,
post-fight accounting from either the promoter, your manager
or both, which shows how the total amount of the purse set
forth in the contract for the fight was distributed.
You have the right to have a doctor, emergency
medical personnel and an ambulance continuously present
at the location of any fight.
You have the right to have a promoter provide
health insurance to cover any injuries resulting from a
fight, and to know the name of the insurance company and
the amount of coverage provided.
You have the right to hire individuals of
your choice to serve as your manager, trainer, second, or
in any other capacity, and not to be required to hire such
an individual in order to obtain a fight.
You have the right to know if your ranking
with a sanctioning body has been changed and the reasons,
in writing, for the change.
You have the right to appeal suspensions
and to be informed of how to make an appeal.
You have the right to contact your state
athletic commission or the Association of Boxing Commissions
to report any wrongdoing, ask any questions, or seek any
advice.
