Who Protects the Boxers?
Why British boxing needs independent accountability, clearer contractual rights and meaningful scrutiny of the organisations responsible for governing and promoting the sport.
Read article →Independent boxer protection and accountability
You fought the fight.
Know your rights.
Every professional boxer deserves clear contracts, timely payment and fair treatment. Help identify potential breaches of British Boxing Board of Control rules and examine whether those rules are being consistently upheld.
Independent initiative. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the BBBofC. Reports are allegations until verified.
Your rights and protection
How we can help
💷 Late or unpaid purses
Report missed, reduced or delayed payments and document the agreed amount.
Report a concern →📋 Boxer/promoter contracts
Check the contracting company, licensed promoter, purse terms and signatures.
Free contract audit →⚖️ Promoter accountability
Help identify patterns of reported non-compliance through evidence-led review.
Submit evidence →🛡️ Board accountability
Seek transparency about whether the BBBofC consistently applies its regulations.
Read regulations →Priority issue · late and unpaid purses
When must your fight purse be paid?
£3,000 or less
Fight night
The published Regulation 9.36 requires payment on the evening of the contest.
All fight purses
Within 7 days
Regulation 9.36 provides an outer deadline for all purse money.
Paid to whom?
The boxer
Or the boxer's duly authorised representative, if the boxer wishes.
Example: For a contest on 28 August 2026, the seven-day deadline would be 4 September 2026. A purse of £3,000 or less would normally be due on 28 August. These are calendar days, not working days.
The wording above is verified against the 2025 edition of Regulation 9.36. Consult the 2026 regulations for the edition applicable to your contest, including any amendments.
Before you sign
Know the individual behind the promotional company.
A promotional brand and the individual holding a BBBofC promoter's licence are not necessarily the same legal person. Before signing, ask for the identity of the licensed promoter responsible for your bout, alongside the full legal name of any company entering into the agreement.
01 · Identify the licence holder
Request the full name and licence status of the individual responsible for the promotion.
02 · Check the contract
Confirm the legal contracting party, signatures, agreed purse, deductions and payment terms. Ask whether Form 35, Form 35A or a Board-approved alternative applies.
03 · Keep a copy
Retain your signed contract, purse offer, messages, invoices and bank records. Ask the Board to confirm what agreement it holds.
Important legal distinction: Naming the individual licence holder is a recommended transparency safeguard. This page does not assert that a contract naming only a company is automatically invalid, or that a licence holder personally guarantees a company's debts. Regulatory responsibility and civil debt liability are different questions.
Independent legal support
Have a solicitor review your case
An AI report is a starting point, not legal advice. Request a confidential review by an appropriately qualified solicitor, who may assess your contract, unpaid purse or complaint and decide whether they can offer representation.
01 · Request a review
Describe your concern and what help you need. Your contact details are required only if you choose to request legal assistance.
02 · Consent before sharing
We will not share your details or documents with an external lawyer, promoter or the BBBofC without your specific permission, except where disclosure is legally required.
03 · Independent decision
A solicitor can assess the merits, costs and any deadlines. Submission does not guarantee acceptance, free legal advice or representation.
Free document review
Free boxer/promoter contract audit
Check your contract before you sign, or review an existing agreement. Our automated AI review will flag clauses that may need attention, such as payment deadlines, exclusivity, deductions, termination, the identity of the licensed promoter and potential conflicts with BBBofC requirements.
01 · Redact if you prefer
Black out your name, address, signatures, contact details and promoter information before sharing. Leave contractual terms visible for a useful review.
02 · Automated screening
AI can highlight possible risks and provide a plain-English summary. Its findings must be checked against the current rules and are not legal advice.
03 · Stay in control
Nothing will be sent to a promoter or the BBBofC without your approval, except where legally required. Remove personal details you do not wish to disclose.
Live AI contract audit: Upload a PDF, DOC or DOCX contract for an automated issue-spotting report. Redact sensitive information first. AI findings are not legal advice and regulatory claims require verification.
Official sources
Read the rules. Hold everyone to the same standard.
Regulation 9.36
Payment of purse monies, payment on fight night for purses up to £3,000, and the seven-day outer deadline.
Regulation 4.4.1
Potential regulatory responsibility of licensed members for certain acts or omissions of associated companies or firms.
Contract rules
Check the current provisions governing Form 35, Form 35A and Board-approved alternative agreements before making a complaint.
2026 BBBofC Rules and Regulations ↗ · Official agreement forms ↗ · Promoter licensing ↗
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Boxing WatchDog is independent and not affiliated with the BBBofC. Updates are reviewed before publication and are not legal advice.
Why we collect reports
Accountability must include the regulator.
Our purpose is to document credible concerns about promoter compliance, identify repeated patterns and ask whether the BBBofC consistently investigates and enforces its own regulations. Where there is evidence of apparent inaction, we aim to seek explanations and appropriate scrutiny.
We will not assume a promoter has broken the rules or that the BBBofC has knowingly allowed misconduct. Reports require verification, and the parties concerned should have a fair opportunity to respond before any public allegation is made.
Collect: Receive factual accounts and supporting details.
Verify: Check documents, dates, payment records and applicable rules.
Question: Seek answers from the relevant promoter and the BBBofC where appropriate.
Escalate: Refer credible concerns through appropriate complaints or legal channels, with consent where required.
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Report a potential rule breach
Please submit factual information. Do not include medical records, identity documents or sensitive third-party information. This form is not an official BBBofC complaint and does not stop legal or regulatory deadlines.
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