1) Terms of Reference:
- Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment 20) of 2013
- Boxing and Wrestling Control Act (Chapter 25.02) of 1956
2) Functions:
- To facilitate the establishment and effective coordination of all boxing/MMA/wrestling structures
- To register, license and sanction any person who is not a member of the Board as a boxer, fighter, wrestler, official, manager or promoter.
- To promote and market the activities of combat sport as a leading brand.
- To champion the development of boxing/MMA/wrestling infrastructure for recreational and competitiveness purposes.
- To facilitate and coordinate the skills development programmes amongst the licensees within the boxing/MMA/wrestling fraternity.
- To develop appropriate norms and standards for the effective management and administration of combat sport.
- To ensure the compliance and enforcement of the norms and standards by all the individual licensees and their Associations.
- To establish effective dispute resolution mechanisms and to mitigate all disputes that may arise amongst the licensees within the boxing/MMA/wrestling fraternity.
- To develop a talent identification and skills development framework and foster partnerships with relevant stakeholders for its realisation and implementation.
- To ensure that the administration and management of combat sport in Zimbabwe is based on good governance and run in the best interests of fighters and the general public.
- To establish a benevolent fund or any other such funds to be used for such purposes as may be prescribed by regulation.
- To establish and maintain good and productive relations with international bodies/associations/federations/councils.
- To reward and recognize outstanding performance through national awards
- To promote the development of boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts at all levels.
- To use boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts as a tool for development.
- To liaise with stakeholders in the combat sport and manage their expectations and interests in a way that advances the interests of the sport.
To professionalize and commercialize boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts activities