This campaign is anchored strictly in the official rulebook of international boxing bodies and the statutory laws of the State of Michigan. We do not rely on opinions; we enforce documented legal standards.
Below are the exact legal codes governing athlete safety and professional licensing.
The World Boxing Council (WBC) Code of Ethics
- The Regulation Rule: Number 5 explicitly mandates that licensed combat athletes must maintain strict self-control outside of a professional sporting environment.
- The Official Standard: “Boxers must not get into physical confrontations outside the ring.”
- Official Source: Rules and Documents – World Boxing Council
The Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act (Act 403 of 2004)
- The Law Section 338.3642 (Sec. 42) grants the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) the explicit legal authority to immediately suspend an athlete’s license prior to any criminal conviction or standard court hearing.
- The Official Standard: The department may issue a summary suspension order if an investigation shows an imminent threat to the integrity of the sport, the public interest, or the welfare and safety of a contestant.
- Official Source: Click here to view Section 42 directly on the official Michigan Legislature Government Website.
The Professional Boxers “Bill of Rights”
The Framework: A unified regulatory charter co-signed by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) and the National Association of Attorneys General “Boxing Task Force”.
The Official Standard: Rule 13 explicitly grants consumers, athletes, and advocates the legal right to contact national oversight directly to formally report safety violations and local enforcement failures.
Official Source: Boxer’s Bill of Rights