North Carolina 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 1
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 Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Valerie L. Dorsett October 1, 2024 September 30, 2027 Limited Chair At-large
Cameron S. Belton October 1, 2024 September 30, 2027 Limited Member At-large
John Cameron Cooper October 1, 2022 September 30, 2025 Limited Member Nominated by the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee
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