SECTION 92:10-5-11. Pre-bout physicals for boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts participants

(a)   Within 36 hours before an event, each participant shall be given medical examination by a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by Commission. The examination shall include the following:

(1)   Blood pressure,

(2)   Head,

(3)   Eyes,

(4)   Ears,

(5)   Nose,

(6)   Throat,

(7)   Lungs,

(8)   Chest,

(9)   Heart,

(10)   Abdomen, and

(11)   Orthopedic.

(b)   If upon examination a participant is determined to be unfit for competition, the participant shall be prohibited from competing and the Commission or an inspector shall be notified.

(c)   The physician shall certify, in writing, those participants who are in good physical condition to compete.

(d)   An event shall not begin until a physician is present. The physician shall not leave until the decision in the final event has been announced and all injured boxers have been attended to.

(e)   The physician shall sit near the steps into the ring and the event shall not begin until the physician is seated. The physician shall remain at that location for the entire event.

(f)   Each participant shall remain at the event site until released by the physician.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3301, eff 8-9-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13]