SECTION 92:10-3-5. Matchmakers

(a)   In boxing, the promoter and matchmaker shall not be the same person.

(b)   If the matchmaker is employed by the promoter, both the matchmaker and the promoter are jointly responsible for matches made and compliance with applicable state laws, including the Act, and the rules in this chapter.

(c)   The duties of the matchmaker shall include arranging the event, matching the participants as to weight and experience and ensuring that all the required equipment is in its place. While the events are in progress, the matchmaker shall cooperate with the inspector and is responsible to the Commission for the actions of the promoter.

(d)   The matchmaker shall provide to the Commission the legal name, federal id number or national mma id number for all participants. The matchmaker shall indicate on the tentative bout list submitted to the Commission whether the participant is a debut fighter. If the name of a debut fighter contained on the tentative bout list is not the same as the name on the fighter's picture ID, the fighter will not be approved to participate unless granted an exception by the Commission.

(e)   Matches shall be finalized a minimum of 24 hours prior to the start time of the event and shall not be changed unless otherwise approved by the Commission.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13]