New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter VII - State Athletic Commission
Part 211 - Special Rules for Professional Boxing
Section 211.37 - Counting for knockdowns
Universal Citation: 19 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 211.37
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) When a boxer falls to the floor of the ring during the progress of a round, the timekeeper or alternate referee shall immediately begin the official count and shall continue to the count of 10 at the rate of 1 stroke per second, unless the referee shall direct that the count be suspended.
(b) A boxer shall receive a 20 second count if the boxer is knocked out of the ring. The boxer is to be unassisted by spectators or his/her seconds. If assisted by anyone, the boxer may lose points or be disqualified with such a decision being within the sole discretion of the referee.
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