So, I finally got my boxing license, and let me tell you, it was a process. I figured I’d share my experience, maybe it’ll help someone out there who’s thinking about getting theirs.
First off, I had to fill out this application form. I did it online, just download the form they have. It had all the usual stuff, name, address, that kind of thing. But it also asked about my amateur boxing experience. Turns out, you need to have fought in at least 5 amateur bouts to even be considered for a professional boxing license. I had done like 10, so I was good there, thank god.
Then came the medical exams. They really put you through the wringer on this one. I had to get a full physical, blood tests, an eye exam, the whole nine yards. I even had to get an EKG to check my heart. It felt a bit overkill, but hey, they gotta make sure you’re fit to fight, right? I went to the doctors they listed on the official website to take all the exams, make sure everything is official. And I passed all of them!
After all that, I gathered up all my paperwork, my application, my medical results, proof of my amateur fights, and I submitted it all online to this website they had, IDFPR or something like that. They said incomplete applications wouldn’t be processed, so I double-checked, triple-checked, made sure I had everything in order. I also need to apply for a Federal ID Card, so I did that too.
Then came the waiting game. It felt like forever, but finally, I got an email saying my application was approved! Honestly, the relief was immense. I had to pay a fee, of course, nothing’s free. But after that, I was officially a licensed professional boxer!
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Filled out the application form.
- Made sure I had at least 5 amateur bouts under my belt.
- Got all the required medical exams done.
- Submitted all my paperwork online through the official website.
- Applied for and got my Federal ID Card online.
- Paid the license fee.
- Waited (im)patiently for the approval.
It was a long and sometimes annoying process, but totally worth it in the end. Now, I can finally step into the ring as a pro. Wish me luck! And If you are looking for a professional boxer or mixed martial artist, you know how to do it.
