Authority: IC 4-33-22-12

Affected: IC 4-33-22

Sec. 4. (a) An individual who seeks to participate as a fighter at an event must first obtain a license as a professional boxer or professional mixed martial artist under IC 4-33-22 and this article.

(b) An applicant for a professional boxer or professional mixed martial artist's license must submit the following:

1. (1) The appropriate completed application form.
2. (2) A clear photocopy of the applicant's active federal or national identification card issued by another state, country, or tribal nation.
3. (3) From a physician, a written statement, not more than one (1) year old from the date of the event in which the applicant seeks to participate, on a form prescribed by the commission, that affirms that the applicant has undergone a thorough medical examination and is physically fit and qualified to participate in the bout. The physician who conducts the medical examination and affirms the physical fitness of the applicant must have been licensed in the jurisdiction in which the medical examination occurred at the time the medical examination was conducted.

4. (4) Laboratory results, not more than one (1) year old from the date of the event in which the applicant seeks to participate, affirming that the applicant has tested negative for the presence of the following:

   1. (A) Antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
   2. (B) The surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus.
   3. (C) Antibodies to the hepatitis C virus.
5. (5) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant that shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose.
6. (6) The required application fee under this rule.

(c) The commission, the executive director, or the executive director's designee may consider the following to determine whether issuance of a professional license is appropriate:

1. (1) For an individual seeking a professional boxing license, the applicant's previous fighting experience, including whether the applicant has:

   1. (A) fought a minimum of:

      1. (i) seven (7) amateur bouts; or
      2. (ii) twenty-eight (28) amateur rounds; or
   2. (B) already received a professional license in another state, country, or tribal nation.

2. (2) For an individual seeking a professional mixed martial artist license, the applicant's previous fighting experience, including whether the applicant has:

   1. (A) fought a minimum of five (5) sanctioned amateur bouts; or
   2. (B) already received a professional license in another state, country, or tribal nation.

(d) The application for initial licensure or renewal of licensure must be received by the executive director or the executive director's designee not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to an event in which the applicant wants to participate as a fighter.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-3-4; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2018, 4:09 p.m.: 20181017-IR-068180283RFA; readopted filed Oct 1, 2024, 9:32 a.m.: 20241030-IR- 068230797RFA)