Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1)
Medical Examination.
(a)
Neurological Examination.
1. All boxers intending to compete in Georgia
who have competed in over 200 rounds during their professional career,
according to the number of rounds disclosed on such boxer's official ring
record, and prior to competing in Georgia, must submit to the commission the
results of a detailed neurological examination performed within the previous
twelve months by a board certified and state licensed neurologist. Such
examination shall include a careful examination for signs of any trauma induced
neurological damage along with any other specific test or tests requested by
the neurologist. Any boxer not submitting said results prior to the match may
be allowed to compete provided however that such boxer's license will, at the
conclusion of the match, be medically suspended until such time as his
neurological examination requirement is fulfilled.
2. The commission may require impact testing
or other medical diagnostic test to determine a neurological baseline for
combat sports. The Commission may order subsequent medical testing as the
Commission physicians deem necessary.
(b)
Eye Examination.
1. The minimum uncorrected visual acuity to
be able to box in Georgia is set at 20 / 200 in both eyes. Any person who
applies for a license or renewal of license to compete as a professional boxer
in the state may, upon the request of the commission, be required to present
evidence of their visual acuity.
2.
All boxers intending to compete in Georgia who have competed in over 200 rounds
during their professional career, according to the number of round disclosed on
such boxer's official ring record, and prior to competing in Georgia, must
submit to the commission results from a complete ophthalmological examination
performed within the previous twelve months by a board certified state licensed
ophthalmologist. Such examination shall include a careful dilated examination
of the retinal periphery utilizing indirect ophthalmoscope sufficient to
identify any sign of previous trauma or retinal damage along with any other
specific test or tests requested by said ophthalmologist. Any boxer not
submitting said results prior to the match may be allowed to compete provided
however that such boxer's license will, at the conclusion of the match, be
medically suspended until such time as this ophthalmological requirement is
fulfilled.
(i) The commission may require an
up-date examinations submitted pursuant to sub-paragraphs (a) [Neurological
Examination] and (b) [Eye Examination] of this rule after each successive 100
fought rounds after the previous submission, as disclosed on such boxer's
official ring record.
(2)
Pre-fight Examination.
(a) At the time of weigh-in, or at such other
time as is then announced, all contestants must pass a thorough and complete
pre-fight medical examination and have a commission designated physician
complete the pre-fight medical examination form prepared by the commission.
1. Each female Contestant, during the
pre-fight physical, will be required to pass a pregnancy test administered
under the direction of the examining physician, or such physician's authorized
assistant. The cost of such test, unless the Contestant's contract or bout
agreement states otherwise, shall be the responsibility of the promoter. For
purposes of this subparagraph the term "pass" shall mean that the Contestant is
not pregnant.
2. Female Contestants
submitting written documentation acceptable to the examining physician may be
waived from the pre-fight physical pregnancy test requirement. Such
documentation will be limited to:
(i) a copy
of a lab report from a recognized clinical laboratory and dated within ten days
of the pre-fight physical attesting that the Contestant is not pregnant,
or
(ii) a statement from a state
licensed physician, on such physician's letterhead stationery, stating that the
Contestant has undergone certain medical procedures rendering her medically
improbable of bearing children.
(b) Whenever a Contestant's examination
indicates that he or she is unfit for competition, because of any weakness or
disability discovered by the physician, then an immediate report of such fact
must be made to the promoter and to the commission. In such case the Contestant
shall be prohibited from participating in the match.
(c) The examining physician shall deliver all
pre-fight examination reports to the commission or to its authorized
representative immediately after the weigh-in.
(d) Any Contestant who failed his or her
pre-fight physical for medical reasons or for lack of general conditioning will
be reported within two business days to the boxing registry.
(3)
Additional Medical
Examinations. The commission may at any times require any Contestant to
undergo such additional medical examinations performed by a state licensed
physician as may be necessary to determine such Contestant's medical fitness to
compete.
(4)
Before Contest:
Illness or Injury. Should a Contestant who is already under contract to
compete on an announced card, because of illness or injury, become unable to
compete in such contest, he or she or his or her manager must immediately
report said injury to the promoter and the commission. The commission may then
require said Contestant to submit to an examination conducted by a commission
designated physician.
(5)
Medical Suspensions by Other Commission. Medical suspensions by
other boxing commissions recognized by the Association of Boxing Commissions
and which are published by any boxing registry approved for such purposes by
the Association of Boxing Commissions shall be recognized and honored by the
commission.
(6)
Drugs
Prohibited. The administration or use of any drugs, alcohol, stimulants,
or injections in any part of the contestant's body either prior to or during a
match is prohibited unless such drugs are administered by a physician and with
the approval of the commission. The commission may order drug screens at any
time and at the expense of the Contestant.
(7)
Time Between Bouts. Except
as specifically authorized by the commission or commission representative, no
Contestant shall be permitted to engage in another contest or exhibition in any
jurisdiction for a period of seven (7) days after competing in
Georgia.
(8)
Head Injury.
Any Contestant who suffers a knock out, concussion, or other serious
head injury, should be examined by the ringside physician. The physician shall
immediately report to the commission the condition of such Contestant and
whether or not additional medical attention is advised.
(9)
Knock Out and Technical Knock
Out.
(a) After the first knock out,
there shall be a 60 day medical suspension. After the second knock out, there
shall be a 60 day medical suspension and a CAT scan, EKG or other medical
testing may be required before such suspension is removed from the registry.
Any boxer losing by knockout (LKO) in two or more consecutive fights may be
suspended for a period of 6 months.
(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the attending
ringside physician, there shall be a 30 day medical suspension after a
technical knockout.
1. Technical knock outs
caused by a severe cut may result in either a 45 day or 60 day medical
suspension.
2. Technical knock outs
caused by a blow anywhere other than the head may, at the discretion of the
attending ringside physician, result in a suspension of less than 30
days.
(10)
Under-Conditioned Fighter. An under-conditioned fighter will be
suspended for 90 days.
(11)
Consecutive Losses.
(a) A boxer
who has lost 6 consecutive fights, according to the boxers official ring record
compiled and maintained by the boxing registry, may be suspended pending a
hearing by the commission.
(b) A
boxer who has lost 6 consecutive fights by knock-out, technical knock-out, or
any combination of either result, according to the boxer's official ring record
compiled and maintained by the boxing registry, shall be suspended pending a
hearing by the commission. (Suspension will be listed as an "Indefinite Pending
Hearing")
1. Any boxer whose history of poor
performance is identified by the subparagraphs (a) and/or (b) above may be
approved to compete against any other boxer who exhibits a similar history of
poor performance.
(12)
Verification of Contestant
Experience
(a) A trainer or manager for
a contestant with the following situations shall submit, on a letter approved
by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, their testament that a
Contestant is prepared for a professional contest
1. Pro Debut
2. Has not competed in the last 12
months
3. Has lost their last 6
events by TKO, KO, DQ, or Decision
O.C.G.A. Secs.
31-31,
43-4Bet seq.,
43-8Aet
seq.