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Professional Boxer Requirements

1. Age and Eligibility

  1. Minimum age: 16, 17 or 18 years old (Specific age to be confirmed by NPBC regulations).
  2. Medical certification: Must undergo a comprehensive medical examination and provide certification of fitness to box from a Board-approved physician.

2. Application and Fees

  1. Submit an application: Provide detailed personal information, amateur boxing record, and professional boxing experience (if any).
  2. Pay the application fee: XYZ (Amount to be confirmed - potentially similar to matchmaker).
  3. Pay the annual subscription fee: XYZ (Amount to be confirmed - potentially similar to matchmaker).

3. Boxing Experience and Qualifications

  1. Amateur experience: Must typically have a minimum of 10 documented amateur bouts or provide evidence of equivalent experience acceptable to the Board.
  2. Training and coaching: Must be actively training under the supervision of a coach licensed by the NPBC.

4. Medical Requirements

  1. Annual medical examination: Must undergo a thorough medical examination annually to maintain fitness clearance for boxing.
  2. Brain scan: Must undergo a brain scan (MRI or equivalent) every 2 years, or more frequently if required by the Board or a physician.
  3. Eye examination: Must undergo a comprehensive ophthalmological examination every 6 months.

5. Licensing and Registration

  1. Register with the Board: Must register as a professional boxer with the NPBC.
  2. Obtain a boxer's license: Must successfully complete the application process and be issued a professional boxer's license by the Board before competing.

6. Ongoing Requirements

  1. Continuing medical certification: Must maintain valid medical certification and undergo all required medical examinations as scheduled or requested.
  2. Compliance with Board rules: Must strictly adhere to all NPBC rules and regulations, including those governing training, competition, conduct, anti-doping policies, and contractual obligations.

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