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Public Meeting Notice  Massachusetts State Athletic Commission Meeting - 7.8.26

Meeting start time: 1:00pm
Posted: July 3, 2026 11:05 a.m.

Overview

This is a remote meeting. Please see the Meeting Agenda for information on joining via phone or video conference.

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In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that a remote meeting of the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission will be held on July 08, 2026, at 1:00 pm. 

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Meeting Minutes

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that a remote meeting of the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission was held on July 08, 2026, at 1:00 pm. 

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting 

  1. Roll Call
NamePresentAbsent
Josh Zakim, ChairX 
John NavienX 
Brett MillerX 
Melissa KellyX 
Sean pierceX 
  1. Discuss/Vote Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 10, 2026, and June 15, 2026
    1. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026, and June 15, 2026, with amended language referencing unified rules of bare-knuckle, which was seconded by Commissioner Pierce. A roll call vote was held, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
  2. Executive Director Report
    1. Executive Director Bryan Freitas reported that the Boxers’ Fund current balance as of 7/07/2026 is $161,704.38
  3. Board Counsel Report
    1. Nothing to report
  4. Applications
    1. Donald Muzzi, Ringside Physicians Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, where the applicant explained his background, Commissioner Navien made a motion to approve the Ringside Physician Application for Donald Muzzi, which was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
    2. David Peabody, Boxing Judge Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, Commissioner Pierce made a motion to approve the Boxing Judge Application for David Peabody, which was seconded by Commissioner Navien. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0
    3. Nicholas Berens, MMA Judge and Boxing Referee Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, Commissioner Navien made a motion to approve the MMA Judge and Boxing Referee Application for Nicholas Berens, which was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
    4. Daniel Miragliotta Jr., Boxing Referee Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, Commissioner Kelly made a motion to approve the Boxing Referee Application for Daniel Miragliotta Jr., which was seconded by Commissioner Navien. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
    5. Kevin MacDonald, MMA Judge Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, Commissioner Navien made a motion to approve the MMA Judge Application for Kevin MacDonald, which was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
    6. Andrew Glenn, Boxing Referee Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, Commissioner Kelly made a motion to approve the Boxing Referee Application for Andrew Glenn, which was seconded by Commissioner Navien. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
    7. John English, MMA Referee Application
      1. After a brief conversation with the applicant, Commissioner Navien made a motion to approve the MMA Referee Application for John English, which was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. A roll-call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
  5. Request for Change of Decision (Raymond)
    1. Commissioner Kelly recused herself from this discussion as she was an official for this event. Mr. Chris Traietti requested a change of decision pursuant to 523 CMR 14.20 for a contest on June 20, 2026. After discussion, Commissioner Pierce made a motion to approve the request for a hearing under 523 CMR 14.20; Commissioner Navien seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 4-0.  A hearing will be scheduled, and the parties will be notified. 
  6. Request for Change of Decision (Joe Poirier)
    1. Mr. Tyson Chartier requested a change of decision pursuant to 523 CMR 14.20 for a contest on June 13, 2026. After discussion, Commissioner Pierce made a motion to deny the request for a hearing under 523 CMR 14.20; Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.   
  7. Disciplinary Hearing for complaint C25-00094 (Jackson)
    1. The Commission began the hearing at approximately 1:36 p.m. Mr. Jackson did not attend the hearing, and no representatives were present. Prosecutor Seth Henderson was present and provided the Commission with an overview of the complaints and all evidence.  After discussion, Commissioner Zakim made a motion to find that the underlying events did not constitute a   violation of the Commission’s regulations, and Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. A written decision will be issued. 
  8. Regulation Review 523 CMR 6.0-11.0
    1. The Commission reviewed the changes proposed by past Commissioners and staff to 523 CMR 6.0, 523 CMR 8.0, 523 CMR 9.0, 523 CMR 10.0, and 523 CMR 11.0 and provided feedback. 
  9. Open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 
    1. Brief discussion of a training to be held in Massachusetts by a private organization.    
    2. A motion was made by Commissioner Pierce to adjourn the public meeting as there was no business for closed session which was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Commissioner Zakim and Navien had to leave before the meeting ended. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.
    3. The public meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m.
  10. Investigatory Conference – CLOSED per M.G.L.c112, § 65C 
  11. Quasi-Judicial Session – CLOSED per M.G.L.c30A, § 18(d)

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
Name Present Absent 
Josh Zakim, Chair   
John Navien   
Brett Miller  
Melissa Kelly  
Sean Pierce  
  1. Discuss/Vote Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 10, 2026, and June 15, 2026
  2. Executive Director Report
    1. Boxer Fund
  3. Board Counsel Report
  4. Applications
    1. Donald Muzzi, Ringside Physicians Application
    2. David Peabody, Boxing Judge Application
    3. Nick Berens, MMA Judge and Boxing Referee Application
    4. Daniel Miragliotta Jr., Boxing Referee Application
    5. Kevin MacDonald, MMA Judge Application
    6. Andrew Glenn, Boxing Referee Application
    7. John English, MMA Referee Application
  5. Request for Change of Decision (Alfred Raymond)
  6. Request for Change of Decision (Joe Poirier)
  7. Disciplinary Hearing for complaint C25-00094 (Jackson)
  8. Regulation Review 523 CMR 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, & 11.0
  9. Open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 
  10.  Investigatory Conference – CLOSED per M.G.L.c112, § 65C 
  11.  Quasi-Judicial Session – CLOSED per M.G.L.c30A, § 18(d)

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