Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0145 - Athletic Commission
Chapter 0145-02 - Professional Boxing
Section 0145-02-.10 - REFEREES
Current through April 3, 2024
(1) Each bout shall be officiated by a referee who is licensed in accordance with Rule 0145-01-.03. The referee shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this chapter relating to the conduct of such bout. He or she shall maintain effective supervision and control over the contest while it is in progress. The referee shall effectively communicate all of his or her decisions and actions concerning a bout through clear and appropriate signals and/or notifications.
(2) Prior to the start of a bout, the referee shall:
(3) The referee may:
(4) If a referee has reason to believe that a foul which he or she did not see may have been committed, he or she may poll the judges to determine whether such foul was committed. The referee may consider any, all or none of the opinions expressed in making his or her determination. The referee may, in his or her sole discretion, ask for a replay, if television equipment is available, before rendering his or her decision.
Authority: Chapter 1149 of the Public Acts of 2008, § 2; Tennessee Athletic Commission Act of 2016; and T.C.A. §§ 68-115-201, 68-115-203, 68-115-210, and 68-115-404.