New York State Athletic Commission boxing history record cards
Series Number
20136
Summary
These cards from the State Athletic Commission document fight records of boxers licensed in New York. Results are given for matches held throughout the world as well as in the state. Information may include fighters' given and professional name; birth date; address; a chronological list of fights; opponents; results; judges and referee names; manager; dates and results of required EEGs and dates of mandatory inactivity. Medical information on records are restricted.
Creator
New York (State). State Athletic Commission
Access Restrictions
Medical information on the cards is exempt from disclosure by the personal privacy exemption of the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).
New York State Athletic Commission boxing and wrestling event (show) files
Series Number
B2499
Summary
These files document boxing and wrestling events or shows conducted in New York. The files contain various documents concerning the particular events. Many of the records are fiscal and document attendance at the events and the State Athletic Commission's receipt of taxes based on tickets sold and other revenue sources. Also included are summary sheets listing event participants and the results of their matches, score cards, contracts, and permits.
Creator
New York (State). State Athletic Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Joint Legislative Committee on Professional Boxing public hearing transcript
Series Number
L0264
Summary
This series consists of transcripts of a hearing conducted by the Joint Legislative Committee on Professional Boxing on February 4-5, 1963. The committee had proposed a bill that would, in effect, have outlawed professional boxing in New York State. The stated intent of the hearings was to help the committee decide whether or not the bill or a more refined bill would be submitted to the Legislature or whether the abolition of boxing would be recommended.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of bulletins issued by the State Athletic Commission covering all aspects of boxing and wrestling rules and regulations such as duties of managers, referees, judges, timekeepers, announcers, and physicians; distribution of tickets; weight limits; scoring procedures; costumes; eligibility of boxers, wrestlers, and officials; inspection of facilities; and exams before and after bouts.
Creator
New York (State). State Athletic Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This record series consists of carbon copies of typed minutes of regular New York State Athletic Commission meetings. Minutes address regular commission business including appointment of referees and inspectors; responding to complaints against contestants; formulation of rules; granting of licenses to clubs; and maintenance of commission finances.
Creator
New York (State). State Athletic Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.