State Athletics

Pennsylvania is one of the most active states for professional boxing and mixed martial arts. SAC licenses over 300 boxers and over 450 professional and amateur mixed martial artists. 

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To compete as a boxer, kickboxer or mixed martial artist in Pennsylvania, you must complete an application, undergo proper medical exams, and obtain a license from the State Athletic Commission (SAC).

Pennsylvania is one of the most active states for professional boxing and mixed martial arts. SAC licenses over 300 boxers and over 450 professional and amateur mixed martial artists. The Commission, which is financially self sufficient, uses no General Fund monies.

Apply for your license. 

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Commission Members

Rudy Battle, Chairman
Joel Frank, Commissioner
Richard Steigerwald, Commissioner
Al Schmidt, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Dr. Burt Blackstone, Chairman Medical Advisory Board - Member 
Ed Kunkle, Executive Director  

Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Burt Blackstone, Chairman
Dr. Tony Al-Amin
Dr. George Stollsteimer
Dr. Jason Fronczak
Dr. Joseph Leone

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Pennsylvania Department of State, State Athletic Commission, 2525 N 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

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RA-SAC@pa.gov

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717-787-5720

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