Public Protection Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Actual FY 2024Actual FY 2025Revised FY 2026Recommended FY 2027Recommended FY 2028
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Restricted Funds
Balance Forward121,378167,187356,000525,900642,300
Current Receipts239,072428,049447,000447,000447,000
Total Restricted Funds360,450595,235803,000972,9001,089,300
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS360,450595,235803,000972,9001,089,300
EXPENDITURES BY CLASS
Personnel Costs179,889218,177239,900260,700266,500
Operating Expenses13,37421,07437,20069,90069,900
TOTAL EXPENDITURES193,263239,251277,100330,600336,400
EXPENDITURES BY FUND SOURCE
Restricted Funds193,263239,251277,100330,600336,400
TOTAL EXPENDITURES193,263239,251277,100330,600336,400
EXPENDITURES BY UNIT
Boxing and Wrestling Commission193,263239,251277,100330,600336,400
TOTAL EXPENDITURES193,263239,251277,100330,600336,400
The Boxing and Wrestling Commission, pursuant to KRS Chapter 229, is the sole authority over professional boxing, wrestling, and amateur and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) shows or exhibitions in Kentucky. The five Commission members are appointed by the Governor and recommend statutory and regulatory changes, review applications for licensure and review recommendations from the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission Medical Advisory Panel. The Commission is responsible for enforcement of KRS Chapter 229 and 201 KAR Chapter 27 including investigation of complaints and issuance of violations, processing licenses for all parties involved including: professional and amateur MMA contestants, professional boxers, professional wrestlers, managers, trainers, referees, judges, timekeepers, physicians, promoters, and event staff. Requested show dates and participants are subject to the Commission review and approval. All wrestling events undergo inspection on a random basis and a Commission Inspector supervises all boxing and MMA events.
Policy
The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $4,100 in fiscal year 2027 and $8,500 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028.
The Governor's budget includes $70,000 in each fiscal year to fund an additional part-time position. This position is necessary to properly monitor the increased number of events.