Section R4-3-402. Boxers injured

A.      At the conclusion of a contest, the ringside physician shall enter the ring and examine and tend to a contestant who has been knocked out or is otherwise injured. The seconds of the injured contestant must not interfere with the physician.

B.       Contestants who have been knocked down and out shall be kept in a prone position until they have recovered.

C.      A contestant who has been knocked out shall not be permitted to compete until 30 days has elapsed or until such later time as a Commission physician and the Commission shall determine. The term “knockout” as used herein includes technical knock- out.

D.      A boxer who has been knocked out three consecutive times within the twelve month period preceding a scheduled contest will not be permitted to compete. The term “knockout” as used herein includes technical knockout.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 21, 1981 (Supp. 81-1).