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(1) “Amateur boxing contest” means a boxing contest or exhibition in which none of the boxers are compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.
(1g) “Amateur * * *unarmed combat sports contest” means a contest or exhibition of unarmed combat sports in which none of the contestants are compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.
(1h) “Boxing” means the act of attack and defense with the fists, using padded gloves, that is practiced as a sport under the rules described under s. 444.05, or other, comparable rules.
(1j) “Mixed martial arts fighting” means fighting that involves the use of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of martial arts, including grappling, kicking, and striking.
(1m) “Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under s. 448.04(1)(a).
(2) “Professional boxing contest” means a boxing contest or exhibition in which one or more of the boxers is compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.
(3) “Professional contest” means a professional boxing contest or a professional unarmed combat sports contest.
(4) “Professional * * *unarmed combat sports contest” means a contest or exhibition of unarmed combat sports in which one or more of the contestants is compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.
(5) “Unarmed combat sports” means any form of fighting in which the objective is for a contestant to injure, disable, or incapacitate one's opponent, but does not include any fighting in a contest for which the rules prohibit a contestant from striking an opponent's head.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 444.01. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/regulation-and-licensing-ch-440-to-480/wi-st-444-01/
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