Mississippi § 75-75-101 - Boxing and wrestling matches authorized; tough-man contest.
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§ 75-75-101. Boxing and wrestling matches authorized; tough-man contest.
Boxing, sparring and wrestling matches and exhibitions for percentage of gate receipts where an admission fee is charged are hereby allowed. All boxing, sparring and wrestling matches and exhibitions authorized herein shall be held under the supervision of and subject to the rules and regulations of the Mississippi Athletic Commission, and in strict compliance with the provisions of this article. No boxing or sparring match or exhibition shall exceed fifteen (15) rounds of three (3) minutes each, and the charge for each seat or ticket shall be left to the discretion of the commission. For the purposes of this chapter, “tough-man contest” and kickboxing competition shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Athletic Commission.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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