General provisions

1. These rules govern boxing matches, exhibitions, or sparring, unless rules are otherwise approved by the commissioner for good cause shown for a specific match, exhibition, or sparring event. Kickboxing matches are governed by the generally accepted rules adopted for that sport and submitted to the commissioner for approval prior to the event. 2. The commissioner and the commission are the administrators of all professional boxing or sparring matches within the state. 3. The following matches may not be approved: a. Matches containing both professional and amateur contests in the same event; b. Matches in which more than two contestants appear in the ring at the same time; c. Matches in which the contestants are of the opposite sex; and d. Matches in which the contestants are not using gloves.