Wisconsin Legislature: SPS 192.22

(d) Prevent a weakened or outclassed contestant from receiving excessive punishment.

(e) Interpret the rules relevant to a bout, make a determination, and take action upon any circumstance of a bout not covered by a rule.

(f) Caution, warn, or disqualify a contestant for committing a foul. Disqualification may occur after multiple fouls or if the referee determines a foul is flagrant.

(g) Act as the sole arbiter of the bout. The referee is the only official authorized to stop a bout pursuant to s. 444.12, Stats.

(h) Conduct rule meetings with each contestant.

(i) Consult with the ringside physician as needed during a bout.

(j) Issue cautions and deduct points for committed fouls.

(k) As soon as practical after a foul, call time and check the fouled contestant’s condition to determine if they may still participate in the bout, notify which contestant is being penalized and the total number of points the contestant is being penalized, and notify the judges and inspector of the foul and the total point deduction.

(L) Inspect the ring or cage before the beginning of a bout.

(m) When one or both of a boxing, kickboxing, or Muay Thai contestant’s gloves come into contact with the cage or ring floor, wipe the contestant’s gloves before continuing a bout.

(2) Attire for all referees shall be dark trousers or coaching pants and a department-approved collared shirt. The referee’s shoes shall be black and athletic so that the referee is able to maintain good footing on the surface of the ring or cage. Referees for title bouts may wear the assigned uniform of the sanctioning body.

(3) The department may not assign a person to act as a referee if it has reasonable proof the person has any of the following characteristics:

(a) Is not competent to act as a referee.

(b) Has a conflict of interest.

(c) Has been subject to a disciplinary action by the department or another jurisdiction that prohibits the person from acting as a referee.

(4) All referees are independent contractors and shall be assigned at the discretion of the commissioner or department representative.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.21 Ringside physician’s duties. Once assigned to an unarmed combat sports event, a ringside physician has all of the following duties and responsibilities relating to all bouts to which the ringside physician is assigned:

(1) Be prepared to administer medical procedures to contestants.

(2) If requested by the promoter, attend the official weigh-in.

(3) Conduct the pre-bout physical examination, including examining each contestant no earlier than 36 hours and no later than 2 hours before the event and certifying on forms provided by the department as to the physical fitness of each contestant to compete in an event.

Note: Forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department’s website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.

(4) Provide continuous observation at cage or ring side of the physical condition of contestants during bouts including being prepared to administer emergent medical procedures to contestants that receive injuries during bouts.

(5) Conduct post-bout physical examinations, including recommending medical suspensions and medical requirements that must be met to clear medical suspensions.

(6) Attend to injured contestants between bouts.

(7) Complete records and reports.

(8) Provide all medical supplies that will be needed to attend to contestants and conduct examinations.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.22 Second’s duties. The following provisions apply to seconds assisting a contestant:

(1) A maximum of 3 licensed seconds will be allowed to assist any one contestant or be positioned in a designated area by the ring or cage during a non-championship bout. For championship bouts, there may be 4 licensed seconds allowed to assist any one contestant. The appropriate number of licensed seconds allowed for championship and non-championship bouts will be subject to the approval of the commissioner or department representative and based on venue size and space. A licensed second under the age of 18 may not assist a contestant unless accompanied by a licensed second at least 18 years of age.

(2) A maximum of 2 seconds may enter the ring or cage to tend to a contestant between rounds. In case of an open cut, the ringside physician or a cut man who is licensed as a second may enter the ring or cage. With the exception of the contestants and referee, no other person may enter the ring or cage during a bout without approval from the commissioner or department representative.

(3) Licensed seconds under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering the ring or cage unless accompanied by a licensed second at least 18 years of age.

(4) There may be no profanity, insults, or degrading language from any person working the corner.

(5) If a second leaves the designated area, the contestant the second is assisting shall be disqualified.

(6) Any person violating any rule while working the corner shall be disqualified for the remainder of the event and subject to disciplinary action.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.23 Timekeepers’ duties. Once assigned to an event, a timekeeper has all of the following duties and responsibilities relating to all bouts to which the timekeeper is assigned:

(1) Provide 2 stopwatches that have been examined and approved by the inspector or department representative.

(2) Give a 10-second warning before the beginning of each round to signal all unauthorized persons to leave the ring or cage before the round begins.

(3) Give a 10-second warning before the end of a round to indicate that the end of the round is approaching.

(4) Provide notice to the referee that a rest period has ended.

(5) Provide notice that a round has ended. A timekeeper may not ring the bell or otherwise provide notice a round has ended until the command to continue is given by the referee at the conclusion of a count.

(6) For boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai bouts, begin the count when a contestant is knocked down or out of the ring. Before the number “one” is counted, an interval of one second shall have elapsed from the time the contestant went down or out of the ring and the time of counting “one.”

(7) If a bout terminates before the scheduled limit of a round, inform the inspector or department representative of the exact duration of the bout.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.24 Officials’ pay schedule.

(1) The commissioner or department representative shall appoint all licensed officials for all unarmed combat sports events. Promoters shall compensate all officials appointed by the commissioner or department representative in accordance with the following pay schedule:

(a) A minimum of 3 judges at a minimum of $150 each.

(b) A minimum of one referee at a minimum of $300 each.

(c)

1. Inspectors who travel less than 90 miles from their residence, at a minimum of $150 each.

2. Inspectors who travel 90 miles or more from their residence, at a minimum of $200 each.

(d) The department shall assign a minimum of one ringside physician, but may assign additional ringside physicians as determined by the department. A ringside physician shall be assigned as either one of the following:

1. The primary physician at a minimum of $600, not including the cost of any negotiated services or supplies, who shall attend the official weigh-in, conduct the pre-bout physical examination, and be in attendance at cage or ring side during each bout for the entire event.

2. The secondary physician at a minimum of $300, who shall be in attendance during the entire event and conduct post-bout physical examinations. In the event of injuries to multiple contestants, the assigned primary physician may assist the secondary physician by alternating duties between attending contestants and remaining at cage or ring side during bouts.

(e) A minimum of one timekeeper at a minimum of $75 each.

(2) An individual who participates in an event as more than one type of official, alternating between individual professional bouts, shall be compensated at the rate of the highest level at which the individual officiated the event, pursuant to s. 444.06, Stats.

(3) The department reserves the right to require additional payments to assigned officials based on any of the following factors:

(a) Number of professional bouts scheduled for the event.

(b) Type of venue, including the venue’s seating capacity.

(d) Inclusion of a title bout at the event.

(e) Traveling more than 90 miles from a residence, which may result in being reimbursed up to an additional $150 for meals, mileage, and necessary expenses incurred in performance of the official’s duties. Any associated lodging shall be provided by the promoter.

(4) No later than 4 business days before the scheduled event, the department and the promoter or professional club shall agree to the amount of compensation for the officials assigned to the event. Failure to reach an agreement on the amount of compensation for assigned officials by the deadline may result in cancellation of the event.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

Subchapter IV — Conducting Boxing at Events

SPS 192.25 General provisions.

(1) To participate in a professional bout a boxer shall be licensed by the department under s. SPS 192.06 and comply with the requirements under s. SPS 192.26.

(2) Each boxer shall present a completed Boxer’s Medical Examination Report form to the ringside physician at the pre-bout physical examination.

(3) No boxer may participate in more than 2 bouts in any one day.

(4) A female boxer and a male boxer may not compete against each other in a bout.

(5) A bout in which more than 2 contestants participate is prohibited.

(6) Only licensed participants or persons approved by the department may be allowed in the ring or designated locker rooms.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.26 Compliance with federal laws. Professional clubs, promoters, seconds and boxers shall comply with the Professional Boxing Safety Act and provide the department with information, copies of documents, identification cards, copies of contracts, disclosures and notifications, required by this Act.

Note: The Professional Boxing Safety Act may be found in 15 USC 6301 et seq.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.27 Weigh-in procedures and weight classes.

(1) Boxers shall weigh in no more than 36 hours prior to the start time of the event in which they will compete. The weigh-in shall be conducted under the supervision of an inspector or department representative at a place designated by the promoter in an area with ample lighting to observe boxers and conduct the weigh-in.

(2) Boxers may wear a shirt, a pair of shorts, and socks at the weigh-in. Boxers may not wear any additional apparel or jewelry.

(3) The scale shall be provided by the promoter and approved by the inspector or department representative.

(4) Boxers may not participate in a bout where the weigh-in weight difference of opposing boxers exceeds the weight allowance shown in Table A. In this section, “weight allowance” means the difference in weight permitted between boxers in 2 different weight classes.

(5) After having communicated with the promoter, the commissioner or department representative shall have the sole discretion as to whether to cancel a bout if a boxer does not make weight.

(6) There may not be a difference of more than 3 pounds between weight classes from mini flyweight up to the bantamweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.

(7) There may not be a difference of more than 4 pounds between weight classes from super bantamweight up to the super featherweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.

(8) There may not be a difference of more than 5 pounds between weight classes from lightweight up to the super lightweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.

(9) There may not be a difference of more than 7 pounds between weight classes from welterweight up to the light heavyweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.

(10) There may not be a difference of more than 12 pounds between a boxer in the cruiserweight division competing against a boxer in the heavyweight division.