Promoters Assessment – Boxing South Africa

Assessement

Promoters Assessment

Promoters Assessment - 17 April 2026

Total Marks: 50 | Time: 2 Hours

Instructions:

Answer all questions by selecting the most appropriate option (A, B, C, or D).

Each question is worth 1 mark.

The assessment is based on the South African Boxing Regulations, 2004.

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1. How many days prior to a tournament date must a promoter submit a written application for sanctioning to Boxing SA?

ection A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) 14 days B) 21 days C) 30 days D) 60 days

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2. Which of the following must be included in a sanctioning application according to Regulation 11(1)?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A marketing plan for the tournament The personal home address of every boxer A list of all potential spectators The favorite food of the referee

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3. What specific medical confirmation is required in the sanctioning application?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) That a dentist will be available B) That an accredited medical practitioner will be available at the venue for the duration of the tournament C) That all boxers have taken vitamins D) That the promoter is a qualified first-aider

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4. Promoters must confirm that which law enforcement agency has been notified of the event?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) The local neighbourhood watch B) The South African National Defence Force C) The South African Police Services D) Private investigators

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5. What is the status of the deposit paid with a sanctioning application?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) It is fully refundable if the event is cancelled B) It is a non-refundable deposit that forms part of the licensing fee C) It is a gift to Boxing SA D) it is only payable after the tournament

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6. When must a promoter deposit the total amount of boxers' purses with Boxing SA?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) 7 days after the tournament B) On the day of the weigh-in C) Not later than 30 days prior to the date of the tournament D) 48 hours before the first bell

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7. In what form must the purse and official fee deposits be made?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) Cash or bank guaranteed cheque B) Cryptocurrency C) Personal promissory note D) Post-dated cheque

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8. Within how many days after a tournament must a promoter submit a sworn statement of all income?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) 24 hours B) 7 days C) 14 days D) 30 days

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9. For a tournament where total income does not exceed R2,000,000, what percentage of "other income" is payable as a licensing fee?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) 2% B) 5% C) 10% D) 15%

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10. What is the licensing fee percentage for "broadcast income" when total income is under R2,000,000?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) 5% B) 7.5% C) 10% D) 20%

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11. If a promoter fails to pay the licensing fee within the 30-day limit, what interest rate is applied?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) Prime rate B) Prime plus one per cent C) Prime plus two per cent per annum D) A flat fee of R5,000

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12. Boxing SA can revoke a tournament's sanctioning if the promoter:

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) Changes the color of the ring ropes B) Is in breach of any obligations in terms of the Act or Regulations C) Fails to sell all the tickets D) Forgets to invite the local mayor

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13. If Boxing SA revokes sanctioning due to a promoter's breach, who is liable for the losses of third parties?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) Boxing SA B) The Minister of Sport C) The promoter D) The boxers

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14. What can Boxing SA do if a promoter has not complied with obligations from a previous tournament?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) Fine the boxers B) Refuse to sanction any further tournament applied for by that promoter C) Cancel the promoter's driver's license D) Increase the ticket prices for the next event

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15. Which of the following is considered "other income" in the regulations?

Section A: Regulation 11 – Sanctioning, Fees, and Purses

A) Only ticket sales B) Television rights C) Sponsorships and advertising income D) International radio rights

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16. How many rounds of boxing are generally required as a minimum for a standard tournament?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) 20 rounds B) 30 rounds C) 36 rounds D) 50 rounds

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17. What is the maximum number of rounds allowed in a single tournament without special approval?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) 40 rounds B) 44 rounds C) 48 rounds D) 60 rounds

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18. How many working days' notice must Boxing SA give to the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport before a tournament?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) 2 days B) 5 working days C) 10 days D) 30 days

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19. Who is responsible for the cost of engaging security personnel for the tournament?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) Boxing SA B) The local municipality C) The promoter D) The sponsors

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20. Where must a judge's seat be positioned relative to other officials?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) Right next to the timekeeper B) Not closer than one metre to other officials C) In the front row of the public gallery D) Inside the ring

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21. If a promoter changes the contestants for a "main bout," how much notice must be given to the media?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) 12 hours B) 24 hours C) 48 hours D) 7 days

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22. If a spectator wants a refund due to a change in the main bout, when must the promoter pay?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) Within 30 days B) Immediately upon presentation of the ticket/stub C) Only if the fight was for a world title D) Never; all sales are final

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23. What type of drink containers are strictly prohibited in the tournament area?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) Soft plastic bottles B) Glass bottles or metal containers C) Paper cups D) Cardboard cartons

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24. Under what condition can alcohol be sold at a "Box and Dine" event?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) If the promoter says it is okay B) Only if a special concession is granted by Boxing SA and the premises are licensed C) If the fight lasts more than 10 rounds D) Alcohol is never allowed under any circumstances

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25. Who is responsible for providing the ring, gloves, and medical room?

Section B: Event Management and Staging (Regulations 13-14, 21)

A) The boxers B) The referee C) The promoter D) The sponsors

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26. How often must a promoter apply to renew their registration?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) Every two years B) Every five years C) Annually D) Only if they change their company name

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27. To be registered as a promoter for the first time, an applicant must:

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) Have been a former champion B) Pass a written or oral examination set by Boxing SA C) Be at least 50 years old D) Own a boxing gym

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28. Can a person be registered as both a promoter and a manager at the same time?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) Yes, if they pay double fees B) No person may be registered in more than one capacity at the same time C) Only with the Minister's permission D) Yes, if they are a director of a juristic person

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29. What happens to a promoter's registration if they do not pay the renewal fee by 31 March?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) They get a warning letter B) They are fined R1,000 C) The certificate of registration shall lapse D) They are downgraded to a "second"

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30. Whose name must be printed on all handbills, posters, and advertisements for a tournament?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) The referee B) The sponsor's CEO C) The promoter D) The local Boxing SA representative

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31. A promoter cannot advertise a "joint promotion" unless:

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) The other person is a family member B) The other person also holds a valid promoter’s license C) They have more than 100 rounds of boxing D) It is an international bout

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32. Who is responsible for the transport and accommodation costs of officials?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) Boxing SA B) The officials themselves C) The promoter D) The government

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33. If a tournament is cancelled due to "an act of God," what is the promoter's obligation to the boxer?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) Pay the full purse B) Pay nothing at all C) Pay the fee stipulated for postponement/cancellation (Clause 5d) D) Buy the boxer a new pair of gloves

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34. What is the standard duration of a round in a male professional bout?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) 2 minutes B) 3 minutes C) 5 minutes D) 4 minutes

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35. If a boxer fails to make weight for a title fight, what percentage of their purse must they pay the promoter as damages?

Section C: Registration and Contracts (Regulations 2, 5, 15)

A) 5% B) 10% C) 20% D) 50%

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36. A "promoter" is defined as a person to whom a certificate of registration has been issued under which regulation?