Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that he has he appointed Scott LeDoux to the position of Executive Director of the Minnesota Boxing Commission. This position, created by the 2006 Legislature (Laws of Minnesota 2006, Chapter 282, Article 11, Section 16) and signed by Governor Pawlenty on June 2, 2006 is appointed by the Governor and will provide staff support to the Minnesota Boxing Commission.

“Scott brings a wealth of background and knowledge to this position as well as a lifelong commitment to both amateur and professional boxing,” Governor Pawlenty said. “He will carry out the directives of the Commission to see that boxing is once again a thriving sport in Minnesota.”

LeDoux, of Andover, is a former boxing heavyweight contender who began his career as an amateur boxer in 1966. During his professional career (33 wins, 13 losses, and four draws), he fought 11 world champions, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, and Leon Spinks. LeDoux retired as a professional boxer in 1983. LeDoux is currently serving as an elected member of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, a Governor-appointed member of the Minnesota Racing Commission, and on numerous charitable organizations in the community, including Make-A-Wish, American Cancer Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was also a member and chair of the Minnesota Board of Boxing, which was abolished in 2001.

“I am very excited that local fighters will now have the chance to fight in front of local fans, and the great opportunity to have boxing in Minnesota again,” Scott LeDoux said. “Thank you to Governor Pawlenty for his support in getting the Minnesota Boxing Commission reinstated.”

The Minnesota Boxing Commission, also created by the 2006 Legislature (Laws of Minnesota 2006, Chapter 282, Article 11, Section 14), consists of five members appointed by the Governor. Appointments to the Commission are pending.