History:

The Boxing Promoters Association (BPA) was formed on July 20th, 2009 and includes over thirty of the top U.S. Promoters in the Boxing industry. 

At the second meeting in September of 2009, the promoters established and elected a Board of Directors, three Officers, as well as created eight working committees that will report recommendations to the Association.

The Association's board of directors was voted on by all the members in attendance. After the voting was tallied, it was determined that the Board would be made up of Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing, Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment, Art Pelullo of Banner Promotions, Jimmy Burchfield of Classic Entertainment and Sports, and Don Chargin of Don Chargin Productions.

The Officers elected by the membership were:
Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing - President
Lisa Elovich, Pugnacious Promotions - Secretary
John Wirt, Square Ring Promotions –Treasurer

The BPA continues to make major strides, including meeting with the four major sanctioning bodies, as well as the American Association of Ringside Physicians and the Association of Boxing Commissions to discuss ways in which they can work together to further better the sport of boxing.

Mission Statement:

When in the course of events it becomes necessary for a business to unite and collectively correct the ills and pursue the common good for the benefit of an industry and sport that requires the individual parts to connect and become a greater whole.  We hold this to be self-evident and agree to the formation of this association for the duly licensed boxing promoters in the United States of America.

We the Promoters of the United State of America…in order to establish an association…protect our rights…and promote the well being of the sport of boxing…do hereby establish the Boxing Promoters Association.  The purpose of this Association shall be to foster and protect the business interest of the members and the well being of the sport as an industry and in general.
 

Board of Directors:
Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing
Lou DiBella, DiBella Entertainment
Art Pelullo, Banner Promotions
Jimmy Burchfield, Classic Entertainment and Sports
Don Chargin, Don Chargin Productions

Contact Info:
BPA President
Joe DeGuardia
(718) 823-2000
deguardia@starboxing.com