Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 230 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE, OREGON STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Division 80 - CONDUCT OF BOUT - BOXING
Section 230-080-0440 - Equipment

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 230-080-0440

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include:

(1) Groin Protection (Abdominal Guard).

(2) Boxing shoes

(3) Female competitors may wear breast protection.

(4) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra.

(5) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped.

(6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose.

(7) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard.

(8) Gloves:

(a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission;

(b) Both competitors must have the option to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent;

(c) May only be used in one bout per event;

(d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter;

(e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove;

(f) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted;

(g) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing 147 pounds or less;

(h) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for all competitors weighing over 147 pounds;

(i) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector;

(j) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements;

(k) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & 463.135

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