R19-2-B602. State Championships

A. The Commission may approve a contest as one for a state championship where: 1. One of the contestants is a bona fide resident of Arizona and the other is either: a. Also a bona fide resident of Arizona; or b. A resident of California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico, who has fought in Arizona at least two times within the 12-month period prior to the time the Commission’s approval is requested. 2. The contestants are qualified to fight for a state championship by virtue of demonstrated ability and record, and 3. The contestants make the weight for the pertinent weight classification at the weigh-in. B. The Commission shall determine how many rounds are appropriate for any state championship contests. C. A contest may not be promoted as one for a state championship, or as a state championship elimination, without the prior consent of the Commission. D. State championships shall be defended in Arizona. E. The Commission may vacate a state championship title for violation of these rules.