In mid-July, California governor Gavin Newsom ordered a second shutdown on bars, indoor dining, and other non-essential businesses due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. But on Thursday, the California State Athletic Commission gave the OK for boxing and MMA events to resume.
The Associated Press first reported the news (via ESPN).
Per the CSAC’s mandate, all participants, including officials, should be in a “quarantine bubble” during every event. Fans won’t be allowed to attend.
Commission head chair John Carvelli assured that they are following the necessary protocols to guarantee everyone’s safety.