Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) A knock out
(K.O.) is awarded when the opponent is knocked down and unable to continue
within the ten second count.
(a) When any
combatant falls out of the ring, the referee shall count immediately.
1. If the count reaches 20, the fallen
combatant cannot come up on the ring and he or she will lose by K.O.
2. If the fallen combatant can come up on the
ring before the count reaches 20, he or she may continue the fight.
(2) A technical knock
out (T.K.O.) is awarded.
(a) When a combatant
is seriously hurt or weakened.
(b)
When a combatant cannot continue the match after the break.
(c) On the doctor's recommendation, when the
referee is unsure whether a combatant can continue the match due to injury or
being seriously weakened.
(d) After
receiving a count twice previously in the same round, upon the need for a third
count.
(e) Winning due to the
opponent's retirement because of injury.
(3)
Winning on
Points.
(a)
Unanimous. When all three judges score the bout for
the same contestant.
(b)
Split Decision. When two judges score the bout for one
contestant and one judge scores for the other.
(c)
Majority
Decision. When two judges score the bout for the same contestant
and one judge scores a draw.
(4)
Disqualification.
(a)
No Decision. A result of both parties colluding
together to cheat or not fighting properly.
(b)
Disqualification. Winning due to the opponent's
violation of the rules.
(5)
No Contest. A no
contest shall be declared when the referee stops a contest due to accidental
injury and the requisite number of rounds have not been completed to render a
decision via the scorecards, or as a result of the ring being
damaged and the match not being able to continue, or if an external event
occurs during the fight, causing it to be stopped, or if both combatants are
unable to continue due to injury. If less than one round of a three round bout
or three rounds of a five round bout has been completed at the time of the
stoppage, the bout shall be declared a no contest. If the requisite number of
rounds has been reached, individual score decides.
(6)
Draws.
(a)
Unanimous. When
all three judges score the bout a draw.
(b)
Majority. When
two judges score the bout a draw.
(c)
Split. When all
three judges score the bout differently and the score total results in a
draw.
(d) When both combatants
receive a count of ten.
