Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1)
General Provisions. Any
dimension in this rule, where the unit of measurement is "inches," shall be
considered only as a general and approximate guideline. Where such dimension
guidelines are exceeded, the commission appointed supervisor shall have the
authority to allow or disallow any such variance from the established
guideline.
(2)
The
Ring.
(a)
Ring Size. The
ring must be a square and not less than 16 feet nor more than 20 feet on a side
within the ropes. The ring platform (floor) must extend beyond the ropes at
least 18 inches on all sides (apron).
1. A
ring size greater than 20 feet on a side within the ropes shall only be allowed
after unanimous agreement of all the boxers contracted to appear on the show.
For purposes of the subparagraph, the term "all boxers" shall be limited to
those boxers contracted to a compete in bouts of eight rounds or
more.
(b)
Safety
Padding. The ring floor shall be padded with 1-inch thick slow recovery
foam matting, or other soft material approved by the commission or its
authorized representative, and shall extend over the edge of the ring platform
with a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and
laced to the ring platform. Padding material that tends to gather in lumps may
not be used.
(c)
Ring
Mat. The mat and covering shall be kept clean and free from disagreeable
odors at all times. The corners must be covered by a pad long enough to cover
all the rope joints.
(d)
Platform Height. The ring platform shall not be more than 54
inches from the floor of the building and shall be provided with suitable steps
for use by the contestants.
(e)
Ringside Tables. Each promoter shall be responsible for employing
a safety plan to protect boxers who might fall outside of elevated rings.
Except where deemed impractical, the floor of those sides not so protected
shall be covered with protective matting.
(f)
Ring Posts. Ring posts shall
be made of some strong material, preferably metal pipe, three inches in
diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a height of at least 58
inches above the ring floor.
(g)
Ring Certification. Rings uses in professional boxing matches in
Georgia must be certified by the chief referee and/or the commission
representative in attendance at the show.
1.
Any ring judged unsafe by the chief referee and/or the commission
representative or not otherwise meeting basic standards as defined in
commission rules, or which is deemed by the chief referee or commission
representative to be improperly stabilized will not be certified.
2. Failure to obtain certification will
result in immediate and summary suspension of the match permit.
(h)
Rope Lighting.
The ring shall be amply illuminated by the overhead lights, which shall be so
arranged that shadow shall be eliminated and discomfort from heat and glare
minimized for persons in and near the rings.
(3)
Ring Ropes.
(a)
Rope Dimensions. Ring ropes
shall be four in number, at least one inch in diameter, the lower rope 18
inches above the ring floor and the top rope 52 inches from the ring floor. The
two remaining ropes will be evenly spread between the top and bottom ropes. All
four ropes shall be wrapped in soft material.
(b)
Rope Lanyards. Each ring
rope on each side of the ring shall be connected with two rope
lanyards.
(4)
Gong. The gong shall be approved by the commission and it shall be
of sufficient size to enable its sound to be heard by both contestants and the
referee.
(5)
Ring
Equipment. The promoter shall provide a sufficient number of water
buckets for the use of all contestants. Each bucket shall be sterilized before
being used. Additionally, the promoter shall provide, resin, stools, and such
other articles as a re required for the conduct of each bout.
(6)
Scales. Scales shall be
furnished by the promoter. The commission may require that the scales be
certified. Residential bathroom scales of the type generally used in private
residences will not meet certification requirements of the commission and will
not be allowed for use at any weigh-in.
(7)
Hand Wrapping: Gauze and
Tape.
(a) Contestants desiring to
stabilize the metacarpal bones may use no more than six inches of adhesive
tape, not more than two inches in width, across the back of each hand, provided
however that the commission inspector or representative must sign each piece of
tape prior to placing gauze over such tape.
(b) Stabilization tape may not extend beyond
a line one inch on the posterior side of the knuckle.
(c) Gauze shall be of soft surgical-type
gauze not more than two inches in width, held in place by surgeon's tape for
each hand. All contestants will have their hands wrapped in the dressing room
[or some other suitable place in the general vicinity of the dressing room]
under the examination of a representative from the commission. Whenever
requested by any party, hand wrapping shall take place only in the presence of
one or more representatives from the opposing contestants camp.
(d) Under no condition will any adhesive tape
be allowed to extend a position within one inch of the posterior line of
knuckles. Provided however that a thin "butterfly" of tape between the fingers
will be allowed to stabilize the placement of gauze.
(e) Stacking the process of layering on top
of the boxer's wrapped hand additional layers of gauze and tape is
prohibited.
(8)
Gloves.
(a)
Weight Allowed
In Bout. Unless otherwise approved by the commission, contestants in all
weight categories up to and including welterweights (up to 147 pounds) shall
use 8 ounce gloves. In heavier classes, 10 ounce gloves must be worn.
(b)
Brand-Name Certification
Required. The commission is authorized to certify boxing gloved by
brand-name or manufacturer and gloves not so certified may not be used. Each
promoter desiring to use for the first time in Georgia a brand of gloves or
gloves manufactured by a company not previously certified for use in Georgia
are advised to seek prior certification.
(c)
Glove Condition. Gloves may
not be broken or twisted, nor may the padding be misplaced or lumpy.
(d)
Glove Approval. Gloves shall
be examined by the referee and/or the commission representative prior to the
start of the matches.
(e)
Glove Style. Only gloves of the "thumb-attached" or thumbless
variety will be used, and all gloves must be laced with the knot on the top [or
exterior] side of the wrist. Thumbless gloves may be worn only if both boxers
in a particular match agree.
(f)
Skinning of Gloves. "Skinning" (the practice of tying gloves in
such a manner as to force a portion of the padding back from the fist area to
over the contestant's wrist) is prohibited. Any glove tied in such a manner
will be required to be re-tied.
(g)
New Gloves:
Main Event Bouts. The promoter shall
furnish new gloves for all main events.
(9)
Taping of Gloves. Unless
otherwise permitted by the commission appointed supervisor, glove laces shall
not be covered by tape except under the direct supervision of a commission
approved inspector or official.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
31-31,
43-4Bet seq.,
43-8Aet
seq.