Vic boxing promoters face character test PEOPLE seeking a boxing licence will be subject to a character test under new legislation to be introduced by the Victorian government. Amendments to the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act will require the board to consider a person's honesty and reputation. Anybody convicted of an indictable offence and sent to prison for 10 years or more will not be eligible for a licence. Licensed boxing promoters will be unable to employ or enter into a business agreement with people who have failed the test of whether they are a fit and proper person. Under the changes, underworld figure Mick Gatto will be stripped of his boxing promoter's licence. The changes come after Premier Denis Napthine called a review when Mr Gatto was awarded a licence by the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board, News Corp Australia reports. Minister for Sports and Recreation Hugh Delahunty will introduce the legislation on Wednesday. "My number one goal is to see that the integrity of sport is upheld and maintained in all sports," Mr Delahunty told News Corp. As with all sports, the Victorian government wants professional boxing and combat sports to be managed by people of good character and reputation.