Arizona Boxing Promoter Bond

To hold any boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts contest in the State of Arizona, you need a license from the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission. To get this Promoters License, you must be insured, forward the Commission your combatant contracts, and hold a $20,000 Arizona Boxing Promoter Bond.

An Arizona Boxing Promoter Bond is a type of Sports Promoter Bond. It is also sometimes called an Arizona MMA Bond. It ensures that the company running a boxing or martial arts event will do so lawfully and ethically. This includes, but isn't limited to:

• Paying all combatants, referees, physicians, and other event workers per their contracts.
• Filing contestant contracts with the Commission prior to weigh-ins.
• Having proof of insurance coverage, including medical, surgical, and hospital care.

Last year, our client (a promoter) failed to provide enough cash to cover officials' fees, contestant purses, and drug tests to the Commission representative before an event. The Commission made a claim against the bond for the $2,000 they were missing. Initially, we paid the claim, but our client was then required to pay us back in full.

See How Do Surety Bonds Work? for more information.

A boxing promoter bond is in place to protect combatants, the Commission, and the public. It ensures the promoter faithfully performs all obligations, pursuant to the laws and regulations outlined in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 5, Chapter 2, Article 2.

If they fail to do so, the bond reimburses those affected by the promoter's misconduct.

Important: In many cases, a promoter will need both an annual bond AND an event bond. The Boxing Promoter Bond is the annual bond.

The cost of an Arizona Boxing Promoter Bond starts at $200. While the full bond amount you need is $20,000, you will only pay a small percentage of that amount to get bonded (1% - 3% if you have good credit).

Your bond cost (known as a bond rate or bond premium) is mainly determined by your credit score. However, business experience, past bonds, and financials may also be considered in some situations.

Get a Free Bond Quote

1. Fill Out a Bond Application

Our free online bond application provides an instant bond quote, allowing you to get bonded the same day. Please have the following information available when applying:

• Bond Name (Arizona Boxing Promoter Bond)
• Bond Amount ($20,000)
• Contact Information

When you submit your application, we will run a soft credit check—this will not impact your credit score.

Note that this bond must be issued by a surety licensed to do business in Arizona. Lance Surety Bonds is licensed in all US states.

2. Get Your Free Bond Quote

Check your email for your bond quote. Usually, this email arrives within a couple of minutes. Don't forget to check your Spam Folder.

3. Pay Your Invoice & Get Bonded

Follow the instructions in the email to pay for your bond online. An electronic copy will be sent to you as soon as your payment clears. You can send this copy with your Promoter License application to the Arizona Department of Gaming, State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission.

Your AZ Boxing Promoter Bond must be renewed annually. The exception is if you are on a monthly payment plan or have a multi-term bond.

• We will contact you a couple of months before your bond expires with instructions on how to renew your bond. Once you have paid your bond premium, your bond is good to go.

Bond claims can be inconvenient, expensive, and confusing. That's why if you have a claim made against your surety bond, we will assign a dedicated bond claim specialist to your case. Your specialist will guide you through the claim process, answer your questions, and investigate your case to ensure you aren't paying for a false claim.

If your bond claim is valid, we will pay initially and then set up a repayment plan with you.

Valid Arizona Boxing Promoter Bond claims include:

• Combatants, officials, or other event workers who have not received the pay outlined in their contracts.
• Failing to provide the Commission with the required fees and documents for events.
• Breaking any laws, rules, or regulations outlined in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 5, Chapter 2, Article 2.

How long does the bonding process take?

We strive to make the bonding process as quick as possible, getting most applicants bonded in under 24 hours. An electronic copy of the Arizona Boxing Promoter bond can often be issued within a couple of hours.

• The fastest way to get a surety bond is to fill out our online bond application. It's free, available 24/7, and generates an instant bond quote.

Can I obtain a bond with bad credit?

Yes, you can get a bond with bad credit. Our bad credit bond rates usually range between 5% - 7.5% for Sports Promoter Bonds, such as the Az Boxing Promoter Bond. In comparison, other surety companies often charge up to 15% for the same bond.

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Are there penalties for late bond renewal?

Yes. The Arizona Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission requires your bond to be renewed and updated a minimum of 1 month before expiry. If you fail to do so, you can have your license suspended.

Can I cancel my bond, and will I get a refund?

Yes, your bond can be canceled. We offer refunds for the remainder of your bond period. For example, if you paid $120 to get bonded for a year and canceled with 6 months left on your term, we would refund you $60.

Arizona Revised Statutes. (n.d.). In www.azleg.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2025, from
https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=5

Forms, Licensing & Fees. (n.d.). In Arizona Department of Gaming. Retrieved April 22, 2025, from
https://gaming.az.gov/boxing-mma/forms-licensing-fees

What is a Surety Bond? (n.d.). In Lance Surety Bonds. Retrieved April 22, 2025, from
https://www.lancesuretybonds.com/learn/what-is-a-surety-bond