1. (1) The ringside physician, designated by the Commission, shall exam each contestant not less than one hour before a contest. The examination shall include a detailed medical history and a physical examination of all the following:

   1. (a) eyes;
   2. (b) teeth;
   3. (c) jaw;
   4. (d) neck;
   5. (e) chest;
   6. (f) ears;
   7. (g) nose;

   8. (h) throat;

      1. (i) skin;
   9. (j) scalp;

   10. (k) head;

       1. (l) abdomen;
   11. (m) cardiopulmonary status;
   12. (n) neurological, musculature, and skeletal systems;
   13. (o) pelvis; and
   14. (p) the presence of controlled substances in the body.
2. (2) If after the examination the physician determines that a contestant is unfit for competition, the physician shall notify the Commission of this determination, and the Commission shall prohibit the contestant from competing.
3. (3) The physician shall provide a written certification of those contestants who are in good physical condition to compete.
4. (4) Before a bout, a female contestant may provide the ringside physician with a signed pregnancy waiver. If not provided the Commission may prohibit the contestant from competing.
5. (5) The Commission may not issue a license to a contestant who has had cardiac surgery, unless a cardiovascular surgeon has certified the contestant as fit to compete.
6. (6) A contest may not begin until a physician and an attended ambulance are present. The physician may not leave until the decision in the final contest has been announced and all injured contestants have been attended to.
7. (7) The contest may not begin until the physician ringside. The physician shall remain at that location for the entire fight, unless it is necessary for the physician to attend to a contestant.

KEY: licensing, boxing, unarmed combat, White-collar contests

Date of Last Change: February 20, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 9-23-101 et seq.