A Bulgarian heavyweight boxer has had his ban lifted after kissing a reporter on camera following an interview.

Key points: Boxer Kubrat Pulev had his his boxing licence reinstated after attending a sexual harassment prevention class

Boxer Kubrat Pulev had his his boxing licence reinstated after attending a sexual harassment prevention class Journalist Jennifer Ravalo accused Pulev of groping her backside after the on-camera kiss

Journalist Jennifer Ravalo accused Pulev of groping her backside after the on-camera kiss Pulev said after the incident that the reporter was a friend of his and they had both laughed about it

Kubrat Pulev, 38, kissed journalist Jennifer Ravalo during a one-on-one interview following a bout in California in March.

But the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) voted 6-0 in favour of reinstating Pulev's boxing licence after he completed a sexual harassment prevention class.

"With today's ruling, CSAC has continued to demonstrate that it will not stand for the denigration of women in the sports community," CSAC executive director Andy Foster said in a statement.

"We believe Mr Pulev understands the gravity of his violation against Ms Ravalo and we expect Mr Pulev will abide by the terms of his licence reinstatement."

CSAC added, however, that Pulev's licence would be revoked if he committed a similar act again.

In a statement released at the time of the incident, Ravalo, who works under the name Jenny SuShe, said after he kissed her, Pulev then groped her backside.

Kubrat Pulev (R) pictured alongside former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in 2017. ( Reuters: Andrew Couldridge )

She said "no woman should be treated this way".

"Mid-interview he grabbed my face and kissed me. I was immediately shocked and embarrassed, and didn't know how to respond," she said.

"Next, I walked to the table to put my items in my backpack. He grabbed both of my buttocks and squeezed with both of his hands. Then he walked away without saying anything to me and laughed.

"It made me feel uncomfortable and frustrated that Kubrat Pulev would treat me in such an unprofessional manner. I did not encourage or consent to Mr Pulev grabbing my face, kissing me, or grabbing my backside.

"I was there at the event covering the boxing match as a professional member of the press. Kissing a woman on her lips without her consent and grabbing her is not acceptable."

Pulev tweeted in March: "Jenny is actually a friend of mine, and after the interview, I was so elated, I gave her a kiss."

"Later that night, she joined me and my other friends at my post-fight celebration.

"On the video, after our kiss, we both laughed about it and thanked each other. There really is nothing more to this."