Section 1370.29  Boxers

a)         Hair must be secured in a manner that it will not interfere with the vision or safety of either contestant.

b)         No cosmetics or  jewelry  shall be worn during a boxing event.

c)         Each contestant shall have available for the contest  2 uniforms  of contrasting colors, consisting of a body shirt,  athletic jersey and shorts.  No leotards or other such costume is permissible.

d)         A contestant shall not wear corrective or contact lenses in the ring.

e)         Custom-fitted mouthpieces must be worn.

f)          Contests between male and female boxers are prohibited in Illinois.

g)         A breast protector is mandatory for female boxers, with both contestants wearing the same type.

h)         Women's boxing matches shall have 2-minute rounds.

(Source:  Added at 25 Ill. Reg. 4229, effective March 13, 2001)