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The most important category of all, these are the exceptional men and women who compete, without whom, the sport would not exist at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n As such the health and safety of the boxers is the British & Irish Boxing Authority’s primary concern.<\/p>\n Whilst the British & Irish Boxing Authority, do not have a policy to actively recruit boxers, they are willing to accept applications for licenses.<\/p>\n To be eligible for a British & Irish Boxing Authority license, applicants are required to prove a reasonable level of amateur boxing, or other pugilistic sport such as Kick Boxing, experience.<\/p>\n For novice boxers it is also required that a full contact sparring test session, against a licensed boxer of the same weight, to ensure that they have suitable ability to compete.<\/p>\n It is a requirement that applicants undertake a full medical, as well as blood screening, for HIV, Hepatitis C Antigen, Hepatitis B Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, on application as well as annually for the duration of their license.<\/p>\n It is also a requirement that the applicant undertakes an MRI\/MRA scan on application as well as annually for the duration of their license.<\/p>\n To ensure the health and safety of a competitor at an event, the competitor must also undertake a pre-contest medical.<\/p>\n Also that at the conclusion of the bout that the competitor is inspected immediately by the official BIBA Ringside Medical Officer as well as undertake a post-bout medical.<\/p>\n Should a boxer suffers a head injury during a competition, it is imperative that he or she are transported to the nearest neurosurgical unit as rapidly as possible.<\/p>\n To ensure that this is possible the British & Irish Boxing Authority contact the local A&E as well as the nearest Neurological centre to inform them that an event will take place, as well as provide direct telephone contact from the Ringside Medical Officer to the nearest A&E or Neurological unit to ensure that they will be on full alert and expect an injured boxer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BIBA BOXERS MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Blood Work: HIV (must be drawn within 30 days of submitting all requirements to become licensed), Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, and Hepatitis C Antibody (Hepatitis B & C blood work can be drawn within the calendar year).<\/p>\n 2. Physical: Must be administered by a licensed M.D. or D.O. and is good for one calendar year.<\/p>\n 3. Eye Exam: Must submit a dilated ophthalmological exam administered by a licensed ophthalmologist. This exam is valid for one calendar year.<\/p>\n 4. Radiological Exams: Must submit an MRI or MRA of the brain without contrast on an annual basis.<\/p>\n 5. Older Fighters: Professional boxers who will turn 36 during this calendar year, or is 36 and over must submit a comprehensive physical exam administered by a licensed M.D. or D.O., an EKG, Chest X-Ray, Urinalysis, and additional blood work including: CBC, Chemistry Panel containing Electrolytes, Creatinine, and Liver Function.<\/p>\n 6. Additional Requirements: For professional boxers who has not fought a professional fight in the last 36 months, has fought over 425 professional rounds and is not under suspension in another state or country need to submit a comprehensive physical exam administered by a licensed M.D. or D.O., an EKG, Chest X-Ray, Urinalysis, and additional blood work including: CBC, Chemistry Panel containing Electrolytes, Creatinine, and Liver Function.<\/p>\n BOXER’S FORMS & DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Professional Boxer’s License Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n Professional Boxer’s Medical Form<\/a><\/p>\n BIBA Boxers License & Medical Guide<\/a><\/p>\n BIBA Boxer\/Manager Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n BIBA Boxer\/Promoter Bout Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n BIBA Boxer’s Permission To Fight Abroad Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n BIBA Rules & Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n