Boxing and Combat Sports Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Boxing and Combat Sports Commission
Department 
Public Safety
Governor Appointments 
3
Total Board Positions 
8
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143-652.2
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years
Purpose 
The commission shall regulate live boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts matches, whether professional, amateur, or sanctioned amateur, or toughman events, in which admission is charged for viewing, or the contestants compete for a purse or prize of value greater than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). The Commission shall have the exclusive authority to approve and issue rules for the regulation of the conduct, promotion, and performances of live boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts matches and exhibitions, whether professional, amateur, or sanctioned amateur, and toughman events in this State.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Valerie L. Dorsett 11/18/20199/30/2024LimitedAt-large
Cameron S. Belton 10/1/20219/30/2024LimitedAt-large
John Cameron Cooper 11/4/20199/30/2025LimitedNominated by the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee


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