New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL
Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS
Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM
Section 15.6.9.8 - UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The New Mexico athletic commission adopts the association of boxing commissioners (ABC) uniform rules for professional boxing championships. In the event of a problem/situation regarding the ABC rules, the final authority shall rest with the commission utilizing its own regulations. Within forty-eight (48) hours after the contest, the supervisor's checklist, a form provided by ABC, shall be completed and returned to ABC by the supervising commission.
A. Contest elements considered: In scoring a contest, the elements of offense, defense, clean hitting, ring generalship and sportsmanship shall be carefully considered.
B. Scoring judges: Three judges approved by the commission shall evaluate each contest and score the contest.
C. "10 point" must system: The 10-point must system will be the standard system of scoring a boxing contest.
D. Winner's points: The winner of any round is marked a "10".
E. Loser's points: The loser of any round is marked "1" to "9".
F. Mandatory eight (8) count: Mandatory 8-count after knockdowns will be the standard procedure in all contests.
G. Standing eight (8) count: There shall be NO standing eight-count called in any contest.
H. Three (3) knockdown rule: There shall be NO three-knockdown rule called in any contest.
I. Twenty-second count: A contestant shall receive a twenty-second count if he is knocked out of the ring and onto the floor.
J. Referee is sole arbiter: The referee is the sole arbiter of a contest and is the only individual authorized to stop a bout.
K. Knockdown rated: The referee shall call a knockdown as such as soon as it occurs.
L. Ring generalship: The contestant who takes advantage of the full "9" count should be credited with "ring generalship", which would not be credited to him if he arose immediately and tried to continue in a possibly groggy condition.
M. Foul blows: The use of foul blows and other tactics shall result in a penalty of one (1) point for each foul committed, and the referee shall advise the judges immediately of the number of points to be deducted.
N. Disqualification for second's assist: Contestants are to be unassisted by their seconds. If a contestant is assisted by his second, the referee shall disqualify the boxer.
O. Saved by the bell: A contestant who has been knocked down cannot be saved by the bell in any round.
