IAB PROMOTERS...
ALL IAB Sanctioned Events must have an Official IAB Representative in attendance
Who has been directly APPOINTED and APPROVED by the IAB World Headquarters.

IAB EVENT REPRESENTATIVES

• ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVES PAPERWORK
  • IAB Fighter Suspension Form - For IAB Event Representative
    • If any Fighter should be stopped by KO, TKO or suffer any kind of bout stopping injury or injury during their bout and requires any "Suspension Time" before fighting again, it is the responsibility of the IAB Event Representative to serve such fighter a "Notice Of Suspension." This notice can be printed off of this page: HERE.
      
      

IAB Event Representative or Associates
Event Duties & Responsibilities

1. It is the duty of the IAB Representative to oversee ALL ASPECTS of the event from the front door to the ring.
   
   
2. Once at the city/town of the event, the official IAB Event Representative or Associate shall meet with the event promoter(s) and his/her promotional team to review the event and duties of officials & staff. The IAB Event Representative or Associate shall offer assistance, advice or requirements to the event promoter, event staff, officials, trainers and fighters to make the event a complete success.
   
   
3. The IAB Representative shall confirm the outcome of any IAB event under their supervision. It is his/her responsibility to be aware of all aspects of each detail of any event from the beginning of the event until the entire event is over.
   
   
4. The IAB Representative shall approve or deny all staff and Officials of the event: If any non IAB Officials are scheduled for the event, an officials meeting shall be scheduled prior to the event for these officials to review the IAB bout scoring guidelines, rules and regulations.
   
   
5. The IAB Representative shall administer the Official weigh-ins:
   • During the event weigh-ins, the IAB Representative or Associate and or the IAB Scorekeeper shall attain all fighter information ( FULL STATS AS SEEN WITH EACH FIGHTER IN THE IAB RANKINGS ) for the official IAB fighters information fight file (AMATEUR OR PRO) and assure that all facts given are true and correct. The IAB Representative or Associate shall witness the weigh-in of each bout/fighter for proper weight.
   • At this time, they shall also have EVERY AMATEUR Fighter fill out an IAB AMATEUR FIGHTER CONFIRMATION FORM located HERE.
     
     
6. IF A PRO EVENT: The Official IAB Representative or Associate must collect IN FULL All Pro fighters purses DIRECTLY AFTER the Official Weigh-IN and BEFORE the Official Rules Meeting. This shall be collected in the form of "CERTIFIED BANK - CASHIERS CHECKS" made out to EACH fighter. If these checks are NOT given to the Official IAB event Representative or Associate by the promoter DIRECTLY AFTER the WEIGH-INS, it is the Official Duty of the Official IAB Representative or Associate to immediately CANCEL the event. The fighters NEED to know NOW if they are getting paid or not and the Promoter should fully understand this as well.
   
   
7. The IAB Representative shall conduct the Official Rules Meeting.
   • The IAB Representative or Associate shall hold an Official IAB Pre-Event Rules Meeting directly after the event weigh-ins with all fighter, trainers and officials in attendance. Fighters not attending this meeting WILL NOT be allowed to fight! - Trainers not attending this meeting WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CORNER THEIR FIGHTER - Unless the IAB Event Representative is CONFIDENT the Trainer KNOWS the IAB Cornerman Rules found HERE.
   • This meeting will outline all IAB Rules and Regulations for the event for all fighters AND TRAINERS. This meeting shall be AFTER the weigh-ins and is MANDATORY for ALL FIGHTERS and TRAINERS who will be at Ringside and working the corner of their fighters bout.
     
     
8. The IAB Representative shall assure ALL FIGHTERS and REFEREES Receive a Complete Pre Fight Physical. When the fighters arrive at the venue for the event, they must all receive a complete pre-fight physical by a licenses "MD" (Medical Doctor, NOT a chiropractor or med student or paramedic) to determine if or not each fighter is in good physical condition for their bout. If not, the MD shall withdraw the fighter from the event. The IAB Requires each MD to provide their own physical exam paperwork to assure they have checked all items as required by the MD giving the physical. An example of "Some" of these items to be checked are fighters Blood Pressure, Heart Beat and general physical appearance along with the many other items the MD will require for his/her complete pre-fight physical.
   
   
9. The IAB Representative shall see that all IAB rules and regulations are followed by all individuals governed by such in regards to before and after the event.
   
   
10. The IAB Representative shall assist if asked by the promoter a bout order that will present the event at its best.
    
    
11. The IAB Representative shall determine all seating placement of all ringside officials.
    
    
12. The IAB Representative or Scorekeeper shall fill out all official IAB scorecards before the start of the event for all the bouts.
    
    
13. The IAB Representative shall oversee at ringside during the event the actions of all ringside officials to assure all official IAB rules and regulations are followed.
    
    
14. The IAB Representative or Scorekeeper shall tally all scorecards and present to the ring announcer the official decision.
    
    
15. The IAB Representative shall assure that the promoter has done his/her best to provide a quality event for both the spectators and the fighters.
    
    
16. The IAB Representative shall assure all Ringside Rules and regulations are in order and followed. These can be found HERE.
    
    
17. The IAB Representative shall assure the safety of all fighters by observing all safety equipment required such as fighters equipment (below) ring lighting, ring condition (ropes, mat, stairs etc.) and medical equipment at ringside.
    
    
18. The IAB Representative shall approve all safety equipment of all fighters.
    • Mouth Piece
    • Groin Cups.
    • Headgear - If wearing one.
    • Hand wrapping/taping.
    • Glove sizes and condition.
      • MAKE SURE FIGHTERS OF EACH BOUT ARE WEARING THE SAME SIZE AND BRAND OF GLOVE!
        
        
19. The IAB Representative shall oversee each bout for fairness to fighters, trainers and officials.
    
    
20. The IAB Representative shall assist with the referee(s) any decisions necessary in regards to fouls etc.
    
    
21. The IAB Representative shall administer advice to any judge if scoring does not seem accurate.
    
    
22. Unless an IAB Scorekeeper is attending the event, the IAB Representative or Associate shall at ringside, keep all official scores, notes, comments and results of all fighters and bouts in regards to recommendation of rankings, fouls, fines, penalties, awards etc. on the Official IAB Scorecard Sheets - (AMATEUR OR PRO).
    
    
23. The IAB Representative shall present any and all title belts to the winners of each title UNLESS the promoter desires himself or others to do so.
    
    
24. The IAB Representative shall pay ALL PRO Fighters (See # 8 Above) in full their purses as contracted to them by the promoter after the event.
    • In doing so:
      • The IAB Representative shall do so with the event promoter in attendance as well as have a minimum of 1 neutral witness.
      • If the bout ended in a foul, The IAB Representative shall determine the fine (if any) or any holding of purse before payment. If any purse is held, The IAB Representative shall hold it until an official determination is made as to if the fighter is paid in full or minus any fines.
      • The IAB Representative shall also hold back any fines to any pro fighter who does not make their contracted weight. When one fighter does not make their contracted weight, the IAB Event Representative and the fighters shall discuss the issue which will result in a fine of the overweight fighter that will be paid to his/her opponent of up to 20% of the overweight fighters purse AS LONG AS the two fighters are still within the required safety weight spread or the TITLE weightclass if a title bout.
    
    
25. The IAB Representative shall assure that all officials are paid the minimum IAB fees OR the fees agreed to them by the promoter unless other arrangements have been made.
    
    
26. The IAB Representative shall collect from the promoter any additional fees due for Title Belts or fines before leaving the event.
    
    
27. Unless coming back to the IAB Headquarters, the IAB Event Representative or Associate will send all official IAB event information (Scorecards, fighters info cards, event video, misc. notes if any) back to the IAB Headquarters so the event can be properly logged into the official IAB event files and all fighters ranked in the official IAB rankings.
    
    
28. MANDATORY - MOST IMPORTANT!
    • After the event, the Representative will be required to do a brief write-up with event notes and full results about the event for posting on the IAB News page. This write-up will include the results of all the bouts and any additional information such as attendance to individual bout comments. The IAB Representative will e-mail their article to the IAB and also e-mail the complete stats of each fighter to info@iabboxing.com
      • IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT YOUR EVENT RESULTS
        • PLEASE E-MAIL ALL RESULTS IN 1 of the following formats to info@iabboxing.com with the heading in the subject line EVENT RESULTS.
          
          
          • FORMAT EXAMPLE 1
            Amateur Welterweight
            John Doe, Winston, Nevada, USA (1-0, 145, 5'11", 5-10-82, Bob Smith, (555) 555-5555) defeated Bob Jones, Carlson, California, USA (0-1, 146, 5'10", 3-28-80, Joe Nelson, (555) 555-5000) by split decision, 30-29, 30-29, 29-30.
            REFEREE: Jack Smith.
            JUDGES: Ron Jones, Craig Doe, Bob Smith
            
            
          • FORMAT EXAMPLE 2
            Amateur Welterweight
            John Doe, Winston, Nevada, USA (1-0, 145, 5'11", 5-10-82, Bob Smith, (555) 555-5555) VS Bob Jones, Carlson, California, USA (0-1, 146, 5'10", 3-28-80, Joe Nelson, (555) 555-5000).
            WINNER: John Doe by split decision, 30-29, 30-29, 29-30.
            REFEREE: Jack Smith.
            JUDGES: Ron Jones, Craig Doe, Bob Smith
            
            
          • FORMAT EXAMPLE 3
            Amateur Welterweight
            John Doe, Winston, Nevada, USA (1-0, 145, 5'11", 5-10-82, Bob Smith, (555) 555-5555) VS Bob Jones, Carlson, California, USA (0-1, 146, 5'10", 3-28-80, Joe Nelson, (555) 555-5000).
            STORY: This was a great battle between two great kickers, etc. etc.
            WINNER: John Doe by split decision, 30-29, 30-29, 29-30.
            REFEREE: Jack Smith.
            JUDGES: Ron Jones, Craig Doe, Bob Smith
            
            
        • Make sure ALL your results include "EVERYTHING" listed above. If missing anything, the fighter will not be ranked into the IAB Rankings.
          
          
        • Make sure the record you submit with the fighter is their record AFTER the bout they just fought.
          
          
        • Make sure you include EXACT SCORES and TIMES as well as if the result was a KO (Knockout) or TKO (Technical Knock Out).
          
          
        • DO NOT TYPE YOUR RESULTS IN UPPERCASE! Please type them as if YOU were doing the report on the news page yourself. Uppercase where appropriate as well as lowercase.
          
          
        • Make sure if there is an issue with a bout or a fighter etc. that you include a FULL report of your own details of the issue with your report.
          
          
        • SUBMIT RESULTS ASAP! Your event results are due here at the IAB Headquarters within 48 hours of the event. NO ONE likes Old news, so the quicker you send in the event results, the quicker we can get them posted.
          
          
        • CHECK YOUR SPELLING: Please pre-check for spelling and grammar errors before sending in your results.

IAB OFFICIALS - GUIDELINES

1. All IAB Event officials shall be employed by the promoter at all IAB sanctioned events and shall be approved by the IAB directly.
2. Each official must know all rules and regulations for an IAB kickboxing event. To find properly qualified officials, contact the local athletic commission or work with the IAB directly to select the best qualified officials for each position.
3. The IAB reserves all rights to deny or appoint all necessary officials if the promoter's selections do not meet the required qualifications of the IAB.
4. Any official found under the influence of ANY drug or alcohol immediately prior to, during or within 1 hour after the event (Alcohol only prior and during the match, not after) shall be fined by the IAB $500.00 and suspended by the IAB for a time frame determined by the IAB.
5. Any official at an IAB event shall give permission to the IAB for drug testing before or after any bout, amateur or pro and especially if the bout is a title match.
6. ALL officials must be pre-approved and licensed by the IAB "UNLESS" other IAB approved officials in the Promoters area are available for the event.
7. If an IAB Official is associated in any way with a fighter in a bout, they shall excuse themselves from the bout and allow another official to replace them. Officials not doing so will be fined and suspended by the IAB.
8. NO OFFICIAL shall invite or allow anyone to attend the event with them without the prior consent of the event promoter.
9. NO OFFICIAL shall allow or ask to have a non IAB Official sit at ringside. ONLY IAB OFFICIALS AND PROMOTIONAL STAFF (Film crew inc.) ARE ALLOWED TO SIT AT RINGSIDE.

Promoter Fees & Requirements
For The IAB Event Representative or Associate
What the Promoter Pays the IAB Event Representative For the Work Above...

1. IAB ALL AMATEUR "IN GYM" EVENT
   • In the past, These have been called "SMOKER EVENTS". For these smaller, In House Events, Promoters shall pay the Official IAB Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $100.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
2. IAB ALL AMATEUR EVENT
   • Promoters doing an All Amateur Event shall pay the Official IAB Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $200.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
3. IAB AMATEUR & OR PRO EVENT
   • For IAB events that have PRO bouts on them, the IAB Event Representative has more duties and responsibilities, mainly those concerning fight purses. For any event that has PRO bouts, Promoters shall pay the Official IAB Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $250.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
4. IAB AMATEUR & OR PRO EVENT WITH PRO TITLES
   • Promoters doing an Amateur and Pro or All Pro Event WITH IAB PRO TITLE BOUTS shall pay the Official IAB Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $300.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
5. IAB PRO AND OR AMATEUR WORLD TITLE EVENTS
   • Promoters shall pay the Official IAB Event "REPRESENTATIVE" on an IAB World Title Event $350.00 (US) or $25 per bout whichever is greater.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
       
       
       
6. IAB AMATEUR OR PRO "TOURNAMENT" EVENT
   • Promoters doing an All Amateur Event shall pay the Official IAB Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $300.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     

IAB President Steve Fossum is also available to attend events as the Official IAB Representative. However, due to Mr. Fossum's IAB Travel Schedule, he is obviously not able to attend all IAB events. Those choosing to have Mr. Fossum attend their events as the official IAB Representative can book Mr. Fossum in advance.

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