A boxing promoter’s work involves setting up and promoting boxing matches and fights between different boxers. Usually a promoter is responsible for finding talented boxers, signing them up for a fight, finding the venue for the fight, marketing the fight, and ensuring that people attend the event.
The promoter has to find talented boxers, usually locally, who people will want to come and see at a fight or event. Once the promoter finds several people to set up an event, the promoter has to find a venue that will suit the needs of the fighters and fit an audience that is appropriate in size for the type of fight being held. The majority of expenses involved in this process, such as renting a location, hiring a referee, and arranging ticket sales, are typically handled by the promoter and this often requires finding investors.