Who and what is "the commission"?

[diallo]

I hear people refer to "The Commission" in interviews. Who is the Commission? Are they some type of ruling organization for boxing. Someone explain in detail.

[P.WILL]

Nevada State Commision
I think
I guess they handle all the issues like weight, glove size, ring size, testing and ****

[Left Hook Tua]

I hear people refer to "The Commission" in interviews. Who is the Commission? Are they some type of ruling organization for boxing. Someone explain in detail.

in the case of pacquiao-mayweather , it's the nevada state athletic commission.

every state has a commission concerning sports.