The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) announced that boxing or MMA license plates now available to reserve from the state of California. Anyone with a current California-registered vehicle, including cars, trucks, SUVs, trailers, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, is eligible to reserve the plate and show their support for retired boxers and mixed martial arts fighters who fought in California during their career.  The plate can be reserved at CAFighterPlate.dca.ca.gov. Proceeds from sales of the plate will help fund the MMA Retirement Benefit Fund and the Professional Boxer’s Pension Plan. CSAC is the first licensing agency in the United States to introduce a pension plan for retired MMA fighters.

 

“California strives to be an industry leader for combat fighters,” CSAC Executive Officer Andy Foster said. “The Commission continues its ongoing mission to support, protect and ensure the long-term longevity of fighters once they leave their gloves in the ring for good.” 

 

The pension plans are funded through event ticket revenue and will be bolstered from sales of the license plates. These plates feature the phrase “Support Retired Fighters” across the bottom. At least 7,500 plates must be reserved before orders are processed.  For more information, to read answers to frequently asked questions and find out how to reserve your license plate, visit CAFighterPlate.dca.ca.gov.