Professional Profile

Profession:
Professional Boxer

Number of Licensed Professionals in Florida:
932

Salary Range:
$14,570–$94,040*

Requirements to be licensed:

• Have an amateur background
• Have a licensed trainer
• Have three references not including your trainer
• Have a Hepatitis-B surface antigen, Hepatitis-C antibody exams, dilated
  ophthalmological eye exam
• Have countless hours in the gym training

Interesting Facts: The state of Florida is the second most active state following
California in boxing and mixed martial arts and is home to some of the sport’s greatest
fighters, both active and retired. Other professionals or businesses required to obtain a
license from the Florida State Boxing Commission are Promoter/Foreign Copromoter,
Announcer, Booking Agent, Judge, Ringside Physician, Manager, Matchmaker, Referee,
Second, Concessionaire, Participant, Timekeeper, Trainer and Representative of a
Booking Agent.

*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida, May 2006