Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission

05/01/2025

11/07/2024

Attention college students! Find your fit at PPC through a paid internship. Team Kentucky and the Public Protection Cabinet are now accepting applications. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet and be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at the time of hire. High school students who are enrolled in college-level courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program. TeamKYIntern.ky.gov

08/29/2024

Kentucky Boxing & Wrestling's Executive Director Matt Byrd expands Kentucky's reach in combat sports! Congratulations Matt on your appointment!

06/14/2024

ICYMI: History was made at the KFC Yum! Center last Saturday: Highest grossing U.S. UFC fight night of all time AND the highest grossing single day sporting event in center history. 19,578 in Attendance! &WrestlingCommission

03/06/2023

The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission is hosting two training sessions for boxing and mixed martial arts official referees and judges on March 11, 2023, at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville.

The training will be conducted by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports. Training subjects include qualifications, ethics, appearance, pre-flight duties, licensing, and other pertinent topics.

The training is open to the public and walk-ins are encouraged. For more information and to register visit: abcboxing.com

10/21/2022

***CANCELED due to weather****

Spend a fall afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park for the inaugural Team Kentucky Walk for KECC. The walk begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30; registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Walk and collect much-needed dollars for more than 1,000 Kentucky charities who work hard to help our neighbors in need. To participate, buy a ticket for $5 at https://kecc.rallyup.com/2022walkhome
Sponsored by the Public Protection and Tourism, Arts and Heritage cabinets, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, and the Kentucky Horse Park.

03/15/2022

The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission meets at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, through video conference.

To join online, visit this link: https://zoom.us/j/91754446187?pwd=UDJFRmw1V2xwWmhwaUxlMU9zUkhjUT09. The meeting ID is 917 5444 6187; passcode is KBWC. The public may attend the meeting at the Mayo-Underwood Building, 500 Mero Street, PPC Conference Room, 206 NW, Frankfort, KY 40601

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12/15/2021

12/14/2021

Tuesday, First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the Western Kentucky Christmas Toy Drive to help our children feel love and support this Christmas following these devastating tornados.

New, unwrapped toys, games, books, technology, or gift cards can be donated, Dec. 14 – Dec. 18.

Learn how to participate at FirstLady.Ky.Gov/ToyDrive

12/12/2021

As cleanup from devastating storms starts and continues, our hearts are with our fellow Kentuckians.

If you would like to donate to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to support relief and recovery efforts, visit:

Governor Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system on December 11, 2021. All donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purp...