AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - An Austintown man is facing charges after police say he was promoting and conducting unsanctioned boxing matches at his business on Raccoon Road.

Desmond Marrow is facing licensing violations following an investigation of activities being held at BTO Fit in Austintown.

According to a police report, the Austintown Police Department was notified Oct. 4 by an official with the Ohio Athletic Commission (OAC) about marketing and livestreaming of boxing matches being held at BTO through an entity called "Controlled Chaos," run by Marrow.

The OAC official contacted Marrow to let him know that the fights were unlawful and that he needed to obtain permits and licensing; however, the official said that Marrow continued to advertise for an event scheduled for Oct. 5 and d

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