Expert: Jackson Rose - 9/22/2009

Question
Hi Jackson, Im a former boxer and Gym owner for 5yrs. I have a few questions about matchmaking not sure if this is in your category but will give it a try. What percentage does a matchmaker get for setting up a fight? Does the promoter contact the matchmaker once matchmaker gets license? Does matchmaker sign contract on what they receive with promoter?  Does the promoter use one matchmaker or several? Lot of questions new to the matchmaking. Thanks, James

Answer
Hi James,

This is an area that varies so much I really couldn't give you any hard numbers.

Matchmakers usually make between $1500 and $5000 a fight. More for major venues and less for small shows. Non televised small local shows may only pay around $300 or so.

If a matchmaker builds a good rep he may tie himself to one promoter. Most matchmakers are freelance. But there are half a dozen that work for one promoter. He may be paid a salary just like a staff member with incentives for major fights.

Yes a matchmaker negotiates each fight with the promoter and enters into a contract.

Most have a regular job and this is more of a hobby. Although if they get connected with a venue or a promoter they can become their regular guy and make decent money. Say you get with a casino that fights once every two weeks you could get $3000 a pop. Your not rich from $1500 a week but it's not bad.

Sorry I could not be more specific but there is a lot of latitude there.


good luck