Case Closed - No Violations

LUHP - Road to Legit

Everything the team needs to get Lahaina Underground Hawaiian Punchaz fully licensed for amateur boxing events in Hawaii.

Overview Roadmap What It Costs Who to Call Fight Night Amateur Rules Next Steps
The Big Picture
What We Need to Do
The state closed our case and said "get licensed before your next event." Here's what that looks like. It's simpler than you think.
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Done
LLC Registered
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$192
Promoter License / Year
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~$3K
Per Event Cost
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30
Days Notice to State
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We're going amateur. That's the right call.
Amateur boxing means no purses, no professional drama, and lower costs. It matches exactly what LUHP already does - community events with heart. The commission may even waive some fees for amateur events.
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Promoter License (One Time)
A piece of paper from the state that says "this person is allowed to put on boxing events." You apply once, then renew every year for $192. The application needs a few documents - tax clearance, credit report, and a financial statement from a CPA.
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Surety Bond ($10K Face Value)
Think of it like a security deposit. The state holds $10K in case something goes wrong. You don't pay $10K though - you pay a small annual premium ($100-300/year). A bonding company backs you. If nothing goes wrong, you keep renewing and it costs almost nothing.
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Medical Insurance (Per Event)
Every fighter needs $20,000 in medical coverage for each event, with no more than a $1,000 deductible. You buy this as an event policy - covers all fighters on the card for that night. The promoter (LUHP) pays the deductible if someone gets hurt.
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Licensed Officials (Per Event)
Every event needs a licensed referee, 3 judges, a timekeeper, and a ringside doctor. These people all need their own licenses from the state. LUHP doesn't get them licensed - they need to be already licensed. The commission can help you find them on Maui.
Step by Step
The Roadmap
Here's everything from where we are now to fight night, in order. We're looking at roughly 6-8 weeks to the first sanctioned event.
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Complete
Register the LLC
LUHP is officially registered as an LLC with DCCA. This was required before we could apply for anything else.
  • File LLC with DCCA Business Registration
  • Get Articles of Organization
  • RICO case MMA-2026-0001 closed
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Week 1-2 - Paperwork
Gather Your Application Documents
Before you can apply for the promoter license, you need four documents. None of them are hard to get - it's just errands.
  • Tax Clearance - A letter from Hawaii Dept of Taxation saying you don't owe taxes. Apply online at tax.hawaii.gov. Free. Takes a few days.
  • Credit Report - Pull your credit report covering the last 5 years. Any bureau works (Equifax, TransUnion, Experian). About $15-30.
  • CPA Financial Statement - A CPA signs off on LUHP's financial picture. Find a local Maui CPA. $200-500.
  • Background Check - Run through ecrim.ehawaii.gov. About $30.
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Week 2-3 - License Application
Apply for the Promoter License
Take all four documents from Step 2 and submit them with Form PBPA to the Hawaii Boxing Commission. This is the big one - once approved, you're a licensed promoter.
  • Download Form PBPA from the Boxing Commission website
  • Fill out the application completely
  • Attach all four documents
  • Pay $192 (annual neighbor island license fee)
  • Submit online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov or mail to DCCA-PVL
  • Wait for commission review and approval
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Week 3-4 - Bond + Insurance
Get Your Surety Bond and Event Insurance
While the license application is being reviewed, get your surety bond and line up your event insurance. These are required before you can put on any event.
  • Get surety bond quotes from Surety1 and Lance Surety
  • Pick a bonding company and pay the annual premium ($100-300)
  • Get event insurance quotes from Sadler Sports and Sports Insurance
  • Confirm coverage meets $20K/fighter and $1K max deductible
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Week 4-5 - Build Your Team
Line Up Licensed Officials and Fighters
Every person in or around the ring needs a license from the state. Call the commission - they can point you to licensed refs, judges, and doctors on Maui.
  • Call the Boxing Commission and ask for licensed officials on Maui
  • Book a licensed referee
  • Book 3 licensed judges
  • Book a licensed timekeeper
  • Book a ringside physician
  • Register all fighters with the commission
  • Make sure every fighter has an annual physical on file
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30+ Days Before the Event
Submit the Event Permit
At least 30 days before the event, submit everything to the commission for approval. This is a separate permit from your promoter license - you do this for every event.
  • Submit event permit application + $500 fee
  • Submit all bout matchups and fighter info
  • Submit ring records for every fighter
  • Submit proof of medical insurance
  • Submit venue lease/rental agreement
  • Confirm ambulance and paramedics are booked
  • Confirm security is booked
  • Wait for commission approval
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Fight Night
Run the Event - Fully Legal
Everything is approved, everyone is licensed, insurance is active. Run the event exactly how LUHP always has - but now with full legal protection.
  • Doctor examines every fighter 1 hour before first bout
  • Ambulance and paramedics on standby
  • Security in place
  • Licensed referee and judges present
  • Events proceed
  • Submit financial report within 72 hours
  • Submit unedited video within 7 days
The Numbers
What It Actually Costs
There are two buckets: one-time setup costs (you pay once) and per-event costs (you pay every time you put on a show).

One-Time Setup

Item What It Is Cost
Tax Clearance Letter from Hawaii tax office. Apply online. Free
Credit Report 5-year history from any credit bureau. ~$30
CPA Financial Statement CPA reviews and certifies LUHP's finances. $200-500
Background Check Criminal history through ecrim.ehawaii.gov. ~$30
Promoter License Annual. Maui = neighbor island rate. $192/year
Total One-Time Setup ~$450-750

Per Event

Item What It Is Cost
Event Permit Fee Paid to the commission with your event application, 30+ days before. $500
Surety Bond Premium Annual premium on a $10K bond. NOT $10K - just the small yearly fee. $100-300/yr
Medical Insurance $20K coverage per fighter. Bought as a single event policy. $500-1,500
Ringside Physician Licensed doctor, present for every bout. $500-1,000
Ambulance + Paramedics On standby at the venue all night. $500-1,500
Security Appropriate for your venue and crowd size. $300-800
Total Per Event ~$2,400-5,600
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The surety bond is NOT money you lose.
You pay a small annual premium ($100-300) and a bonding company backs you for $10K. Think of it like insurance - you pay a little, they cover a lot. If you stop promoting, the bond goes away and you stop paying. It's not a $10K expense.
Who to Call
Recommended Vendors
These companies specifically handle boxing and combat sports. Get quotes from the recommended ones first.

Surety Bond

Surety1
Has a specific Hawaii boxing/MMA promoter bond. A+ BBB rating. Approved in 1-2 business days.
Recommended
$100-300
per year (good credit)
surety1.com →
Lance Surety Bonds
Fast online quotes. Good rates even with lower credit (5-7.5% vs industry avg). Sports promoter specialist.
Recommended
$100-750
per year (credit dependent)
lancesuretybonds.com →
SuretyBonds.com
Dedicated Hawaii promoter bond page. Licensed in all 50 states.
Backup Option
$100-300
per year (good credit)
suretybonds.com →

Medical / Event Insurance

Sadler Sports
Has an amateur boxing program specifically. Medical limits $25K-$100K. Deductibles $100-$5K (pick $1K or less for Hawaii compliance).
Recommended - Amateur Specific
Get Quote
(800) 622-7370
sadlersports.com →
Sports Insurance
Dedicated boxing/MMA program. Medical up to $100K. Liability $1M/$3M. Most established in combat sports.
Recommended
Get Quote
sportsinsurance.com
sportsinsurance.com →
O2 Sports Insurance
Combative sports program. Amateur and pro. Fast online quotes.
Backup Option
Get Quote
(855) 351-0202
o2sportsinsurance.com →
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The Hawaii Boxing Commission does not maintain a vendor list.
They don't officially recommend bond or insurance companies. But when Douglas calls them, ask if they have any unofficial suggestions - they deal with promoters all the time and may know who other Hawaii promoters use.
Fight Night
What Event Day Looks Like
Here's the flow from setup to submission, step by step.
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Setup
Venue ready, ring set, security posted
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Physicals
Doctor examines every fighter (1hr before)
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Bouts
Licensed ref, 3 judges, timekeeper
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Report
Financial report within 72hrs, video within 7 days
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1 Hour Before First Bout
The ringside physician examines every fighter. Each one gets a written clearance. If the doctor says someone can't fight, they don't fight. No exceptions. The doctor gives the clearance directly to the referee.
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Ambulance on Standby
An ambulance with paramedics must be on site for the entire duration of the event. Not nearby, not "on call" - physically at the venue. This is non-negotiable.
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72-Hour Financial Report
Within 72 hours of the event, submit a written financial report to the commission. For amateur events with no purses, this is straightforward - venue costs, ticket revenue, expenses.
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7-Day Video Submission
Submit an unedited video recording of the entire event to the commission within 7 days. Set up a camera, let it roll, don't edit it. Simple.
Know the Rules
Amateur Boxing - What That Means
Amateur is perfect for LUHP. Here's what's allowed and what's not.
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Trophies and Medals Prizes up to $35 value each. Medals, trophies, plaques - all good.
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No Money to Fighters Zero compensation. No purses, no appearance fees, no "gas money." Period.
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Ticket Sales Are Fine LUHP can charge admission and sell tickets. Revenue goes to the promotion, not fighters.
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All Fighters Must Be 18+ No minors. Every fighter must be registered with the commission and have a physical on file.
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USA Boxing Affiliation The commission may delegate amateur oversight to USA Boxing. Worth exploring for credibility.
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Fee Waivers Possible The commission director can waive fees for amateur events. Ask when you call.
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No Unlicensed Officials Referee, judges, timekeeper - all must hold active Hawaii boxing licenses. No exceptions.
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Penalties for Non-Compliance Up to $5,000 per violation and/or up to 1 year in jail. This is why we're getting legit.

Prepared by Lonely Pine AI for Lahaina Underground Hawaiian Punchaz

Case MMA-2026-0001 - Closed March 26, 2026 - Insufficient Evidence

This document is for informational purposes. Confirm all requirements directly with the Hawaii Boxing Commission before taking action.