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• -2- 2 . Barstool Promotions lists only three weight divisions and makes no allowances for age within the divisions . Sanctioned boxing has 8-10 weight classes and is based on age as well as weight. 3 . The State Boxing Board requires that all individuals who engage in boxing matches are to have at least 60 days of training prior to any event. The Barstool Bullies competition takes people at the door and requires no evidence of training nor do they stipulate in any of their ,literature the need to satisfy the State Boxing Board's requirement. 4 . Golden Gloves boxing events are characterized by a rather extensive multi-level training program. The status of the individual's health is monitored on an on- going basis . While an individual may box in one event, the health history is well documented prior to, not just during, the event. The Barstool Bullies competition requires only a signed affidavit by the contestant that they are physically fit and have no known physical condition which could be potentially dangerous to the contestant. Although each contestant is given a physical exam prior to the event, it is extremely doubtful that such a physical could determine a health problem which could prove deadly during the competition. There is no way that the promoters can verify someone's health history by taking contestants at the door on the night of the event. Jim O'Hara, Chairman of the State Boxing Board, commented that this type of competition is very dangerous and is not consistent with the rules and regulations which govern other sanctioned boxing events . I believe that it can be argued that this type of competition is clearly - not consistent with the other boxing and wrestling events which the City has consented to in the past.