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New York State Athletic Commission Boxing History Record Cards

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of boxer.

Scope and Content Note

These cards document fight records of approximately 5000 boxers licensed in New York. Results are given for matches held throughout the world as well as in the state. Information varies but typically includes given and professional name of fighter, date of birth, and address. A chronological list of fights held includes dates, locations, opponents, results, names of judges and referees. Other information such as name of manager, dates of required EEGs and results, and dates of mandatory inactivity are sometimes included. Some applications for re-licensing are also included. Cards for many prominent boxers are missing from the records.

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Access Restrictions

Medical information on the cards is exempt from disclosure by the personal privacy exemption of the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).

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