Francisco Meneses, Jr., has been appointed as Executive Director of the Arizona Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts Commission. As Executive Director, Meneses will oversee all professional boxing and pro-am mixed martial arts events in Arizona, including kickboxing, muay thai and toughman.
“I am excited that Mr. Meneses has joined the Arizona Department of Gaming as the new Executive Director of the Arizona Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts Commission,” said Commission Chairman Scott Fletcher. “On behalf of the Commissioners, we are confident that Mr. Meneses’ prior experience regulating boxing and mixed martial arts events in Arizona as an inspector, in combination with his law enforcement background, will support the
continued advancement of these combat sports in our state.”
Meneses, a former law enforcement officer with about 15 years’ experience with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Arizona Department of Transportation and the Arizona Department of Gaming’s Racing Division.
“We are happy to welcome Francisco back to the Arizona Department of Gaming in his new role,” said Dan Bergin, Arizona Department of Gaming Director. “As for promoters, fighters and other stakeholders of the Arizona Department of Gaming Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts Division, it’s business as usual. Juan Estrada, outgoing Executive Director, will ensure continuity of service by supporting the Arizona Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts Commission through the transition.”