2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §5-225  Regulation of boxing contests, tough man contests and nontraditional fighting contests

A. All boxing contests are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Every contestant in a boxing contest shall wear padded gloves that weigh at least eight ounces. The commission shall for every contest:

1. Direct a deputy to be present.

2. Direct the deputy to make a written report.

B. All tough man contests, including amateur tough man contests, are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Every contestant in a tough man contest shall wear padded gloves that weigh at least twelve ounces.

C. All nontraditional fighting contests, including amateur nontraditional fighting contests, are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Contestants in nontraditional fighting contests shall not strike other contestants in the spinal column or in the back of the head. Contestants shall not strike with their knees or elbows unless specified by rule.