Once again, Beavers had Brennan to thank for his new role. Brennan was an officer of the IBF and also one of the founders of its parent organization, the United States Boxing Association. It didn't take long for the IBF to become a major player. Shortly after it was formed, heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and middleweight champ Marvin Hagler began fighting under its banner. In his IBF role, Beavers compiled monthly ratings that were sent worldwide.
Ratings are crucial in boxing because highly rated fighters get the more lucrative bouts.
Bouts at the casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. With so much at stake, managers and promoters sought out Beavers to lobby for their fighters. Still, his was an insider's role. Boxing writers knew his name, if not his face. He was not the type to schmooze ringside at big fights.