Public Meeting Notice  Massachusetts State Athletic Commission Meeting - 8.12.26

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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 August 12, 2026, at 1:00 pm. 

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please contact Cheryl Yebba at 617-701-8711. While the Board will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting.

1. Roll Call

2. Discuss/Vote Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 08, 2026
3. Executive Director Report
   1. Boxer Fund
4. Board Counsel Report
   1. Ballenas Appeal
5. Applications
   1. Nick Berens, MMA Referee Application
   2. Peter Welch, Boxing Promoter Application
   3. Chris Palmquist, Boxing and Muay Thai Judge Applications
6. Variance Request 
   1. Variance Request from Peter Czymbor for Boston Boxing 8/28/2026 event. Requesting variance from 523CMR 10.05 regarding the minimum number of rounds. Boston Boxing is requesting a variance to allow up to 5 bouts, each 4-6 rounds. 
7. Change of Decision Hearing (Alfred Raymond)
8. Change of Decision Hearing (Kevin Nagle)
9. Regulation Review 523 CMR 6.0, & 12.0 – 15.0
10. Open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 
11. Investigatory Conference – CLOSED per M.G.L.c112, § 65C 
    1. C26-00088
12.  Quasi-Judicial Session – CLOSED per M.G.L.c30A, § 18(d)
    1. C25-00094