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DOES VIETNAM NEED A PRO COMMISSION ?
Yes - professional boxing requires a regulatory environment in which to operate, and the good news is - VIETNAM already has one !
The Vietnam Boxing Organization - VBO
Should there be additional commissions?
Or in fact an alternative to take it's place ?
Lots of misinformation on this topic, so let me contribute what I have learned in the many years I have been associated with pro boxing.
Regulators for professional boxing around the world have historically shown huge differences in both competency and ethical approaches to the sport.
In an attempt to work towards acceptable global standards, these are some of the criteria that both existing regulators and the industry record keeper BoxRec agree upon, and strive for :
1.The Pro Commission must have
NO AFFILIATIONS with AMATEUR BOXING.
Hence - VBF and HBF can not be the appropriate professional regulatory body for boxing here in Vietnam.
2.The Pro Commission must meet acceptable International standards.
This recognition will often be formalized with bilateral agreements between countries to denote that they are agreeable that the mutual standards are upheld, and allows for the trusted interchange of professional boxers.
3. The recognition of the Commission competency will also progress to the ability to communicate results of professional events to the industry record keeper BoxRec.
The stringent requirements to be endorsed as a professional regulator, manifest in far more accurate and valuable data for BoxRec.
This is a huge asset to an industry where in sadder times, results were often manufactured or misrepresented.
4. The professional boxing industry is loathe to accept or approve "multiple commissions" in a country, especially if a new player.
The legacy of multiple commissions in various regions has played out very poorly - often with an erosion in standards, commercial viability, and a strong bias towards imbibed cronyism.
Enough said - Vietnam 🇻🇳 already has a professional boxing commission.
So if the infighting and self interest subside, we are now armed and ready to make
VIETNAM a WORLD LEADING FIGHT BRAND !!
On the subject of Pro Commissions, and what they actually do, here are some basics :
Professional boxing requires a commission to oversee and regulate the sport, ensuring a safe and fair competition for fighters, promoters, and spectators. Here are some key reasons why a commission is necessary:
Safety and Fighter Welfare
1. Medical standards: Commissions establish and enforce medical standards to protect fighters' health and safety.
2. Weight classes: Commissions regulate weight classes to prevent fighters from competing at unhealthy weights.
3. Fighter licensing: Commissions issue licenses to fighters, ensuring they meet medical and experience requirements.
Fairness and Integrity
1. Judging and scoring: Commissions appoint and oversee judges, ensuring fair and accurate scoring. They also lodge these results to BoxRec.
2. Rules enforcement: Commissions enforce rules and regulations, preventing fouls and ensuring a fair contest.
3. Anti-doping: Commissions implement anti-doping programs to prevent performance-enhancing substances.
Promoter and Event Oversight
1. Event sanctioning: Commissions sanction events, ensuring promoters meet safety, medical, and financial requirements.
2. Promoter licensing: Commissions issue licenses to promoters, ensuring they meet financial and experience requirements.
3. Financial oversight: Commissions oversee financial aspects, such as fighter purses and ticket sales.
Governance and Accountability
1. Regulatory framework: Commissions establish and enforce regulations, providing a framework for the sport.
2. Dispute resolution: Commissions provide a mechanism for resolving disputes between fighters, promoters, and other stakeholders.
3. Accountability: Commissions hold promoters, fighters, and other stakeholders accountable for their actions.
The commission plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity, safety, and fairness of professional boxing.
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