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USA Boxing, IKF, WAKO and other delegated entities report busy spring, training initiatives and preparation for LA 2028
Summary
Delegated entities reported robust activity: USA Boxing noted Olympic inclusion and membership growth; IKF, WAKO and other groups reported full amateur cards, referee training, and enhanced inspector/official training; CSAC and CAMO said they are rolling out online testing and inspector education.
Delegated organizations that operate under California State Athletic Commission delegations reported a busy spring and early-summer schedule, expanded training for officials and inspectors, and plans to increase education and testing.
Mike McAtee of USA Boxing reported that the International Olympic Committee restored Olympic-style boxing for the LA 2028 Games and that USA Boxing has increased participation in international open events and camps to prepare athletes and officials; he said membership was up about 8.5% year over year and that USA Boxing invested funds to bring California athletes to acclimation camps. McAtee said USA Boxing will host an expanded Junior Olympics/summer festival in Las Vegas in June with international participation and observers from the IOC and LA28 organizers.
Tony Fossum of the IKF and WAKO’s representative (Tom/Thomas) said amateur kickboxing, Muay Thai and youth events were well attended and that officials’ training and concussion protocol education are priorities. WAKO reported six events in California since March, 45 bouts and no major injuries.
JT Steel and other promoters reported event growth at Commerce Casino prior to the recent venue-minimum changes discussed later in the meeting; JT also said CAMO and CSAC weekend activity had been high. JT said CAMO plans to launch online testing for inspectors in the next quarter to standardize training and raise inspector quality.
Joe Stevenson and representatives from USFL/IMF and ISKA reported additional tournaments, international championships and continued emphasis on official training; USFL asked the commission to consider ambulance-waiver policies tied to proximity and response time for certain events, citing data from thousands of athlete exposures with no serious injuries.
Why this matters Delegated entities run most amateur and many professional events in California; their training, testing and membership trends affect the supply of officials and the safety standards at events. USA Boxing’s Olympic pathway work and CAMO’s inspector testing are significant for athlete development and official quality across multiple combat sports.
Ending Delegated entities noted ongoing cooperation with CSAC staff on training, safety and event scheduling. Several groups asked the commission to continue supporting inspector education and to consider requests related to ambulance response policies and other operational issues.
