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M82-389 (5/11/82)
I482-817 (9/9/82)
%I82-997 (10/28/82)
RESOLUTION No. is X�•?�°
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ATTACHED RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF MTAAII PRO-
FESSIONAL BOXING AND 14RESTLTNG BOARD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMta
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The attached Rules and Regulations of the
City of Miami Professional Boxing and Wrestling Board are
hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November
1982.
MAURICE A. FERRE
M A Y 0 R
ATTEST:
RALWi G . 0 N G I E
``CITY CJ,EkK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
ROBERT F. CLARF
DEPUTY CITY ATTOIiNEI'
APPROVI'D AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
TY ATTORNEY
CITY COMMISSION '
MEETING OF
NOVA 1` 8?
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Honorable Mayor and Members November 1, 1982 J-82-45
of the City Commission J-82-45a
Jose R arcin-Pedrosa
City tornev
City Commission ;feeting
of November 4, 1982
Formalization of Boxing
Board `toti.ons
(2)
On October 13, 1982, our office delivered a set of tenta-
tively revised Rules and Regulations of the City of Miami
Professional Bo:;in; and b,restliilg Board to the Recreation
Department for Board reviet, and recommendation.
At its meeting of octobcr 28, 1982, the City Commission
adopted Motion No. 82-997 approving '•favor Ferr.e's nomina-
tion of Jnmo�: Resnick to replace Harr: I.izaridi as a member
of the Board, No action was talon on the appointment of a
Board Cliairmlail 017 a f in:ll 1Pp0intmellt which is yet to be
rlad(c by C0111I:11.;Si.C)11Cr Perez.
on Frfda:•, nrtOber 29, 1-98", 117e here informed that the Board
member." ilrld 1pj)rrvcd the attachQd Nule. and };t-:C-'ulations.
Pursuant to '.i(,tion ':us. 82-389 and 82-817, and in accordance
with Ordin.1ilcc No. 9490 rtrlic'.till•ilIC" t11e 1),o-: i11^, 1i1-)ard, wc'_
arC rl_'CU%1MC11(1i11 al1U}�L iC�11 of t11i' t';:o II ;IcIIed rC' o I u L ioil S.
the f il':�t rest, Itit icln forr.vzI i::t': thc ,lj'.poiIll f .Taints
Resnic'1; and afford;; tilt-' oppol-Ltill it`: for Commis-:ionc'r Perez
t0 nc>t::lllatc r111 ill(il`: idllal fC)r a1)1)n1_IILI�c'Ilt LO the Fiord; t11is
same reKoltit i(1n 1)t•0vit-je:. for the aIppoint^lent of an individ-
ual :ls P)ol)rd CIlairrlall. 'I•ho second resolllLion approves the
attached Rine~ and Rel.ulat ion ; to he administered by trl_re �1
}ii!ard.
JGP/j;FC/rr I rl
cc: }lot:ard V Gary
C'i t, Ma11af"et
-Palj)h G, Oil-i 2 I 1
City Clerk. tll
4�1
A1. Howard, Director i
Re rent ion Department
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CITY OF 4IAMI
PROPD85IONAL BOXING AND WRESTLING BOARD
RULES AND REGULATIONS
CO:J'rE NTS
Section
Page
I.
Creation, flame, Purpose, Membership, Officers,
Compensation, etc. . . . . . . . . . 0 . .
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II.
Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .
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III.
-ExQcutivo Secretary . . . . . . . . . .
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4
IV.
AJi-ii.s5ions Trix, Collections, Special Fund,
etc.
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5
V.
Licenses ana Fees . . . . •
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V I .
Promo to rs . . . • . a . . • .
M. 0
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8
VII.
CO11tractS . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . .
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VIII.
Tickets . . . • . 6 . . . . . . 0 • . .
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IX.
Arena i',pApment . . : . .,•1 4. . . . . . •
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X.
Manvigers . . . . . . • ,. . . . . • .
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XI.
Seconds • . . • . . . . • . • `. . • . . .
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XII.
Contestants . . . . . 0
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W'-2 ighing . • 0 0
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X1V.
Gloves . . • • 0
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XV.
'Bandages . . . . ...
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XVI.
Boxing Officials; Contest Rules and Scoring;
Rusults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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27
XVII.
Spocial Rules Relating to Wrestling . . .
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30
XVIII.
R'lles Rolatiny to Full Contact Karate
an:? 'Cickho;.i;jg . . • . . • . . • •
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31
XIX.
General • . • . • • . . • • . . •
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Appendix
"A" -- ".'ull Contact Karate and Kickboxing
Rules"
New
14exico Athletic Commission August 1,
1980,
AC 80-12 j
OctoL,�r, 1982
82-1054
CITY OF MIA:1I
PROFESSIONAL BOXI'I'S AND WRESTLING BOARD
RULES AND REGULA`.IOPI5
SECTION I.
CREATION, NAME, PURPOSFE, MEMCiER5HIP, OFFICERS t COIMPENSA-
TIC N, ETC.
A. The City of Miami Professional Boxing and wrestling
Board. shall be composed of five (5) members who are
appointed: by the Comrni:,si_on of the City of rliami,
Florida. rffectivo as of October 23, 1982, the number
of Boaro mombt_rs shalt bz! inc
reased to eleven (11)
vkf .► rbers shall serve for a period of two years without
remunor_ati_or, and may at any time by the City
Coiit►[lisslon '.•.rithout cause.
B. The na►n,2 of this Board shall be "The City of Miami
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Board", hereinafter
r-2ferre.3 to as the Board, and its purpose shall be to
adopt and ad►niniste17 rules, aril regulations for the
effectiv�-3 supervision and control of professional
boxing an-1 wrestlin3 within the City of Miami, Florida
as .authorized: by Chapter S, Article III, of the City
Cod These rules and regulations anti amendmonts
til(2rto slial 1 !)nly bec+oiiio of fective upon their approval
by th(� Cit;' COMMissioll.
C. The Hoard small consist of a chairman appointed by the
City Commis: -,ion and a vice chairman, elected annually
by the memll),-r5 at the first schud3uled meeting of each
fiscal year. Md_,nhers of the Board shall receive- no
compo-iisati.on for their-iervices, but shall he reim-
bU17Sed )c Factual -.xponses incurred in the performance
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of their official lutiesi
The Board, by a majority vote of all its members, shall
appoint 1 designatel herein as the
r,xecuti.vt� Secretary, Who shell bt? primaril,., responsible
for tilt'_ Zcj'nini.straltion of the ruins, and rc ,pula-
tion.i reg;irding boxing an-1 wrestling un�4� r t;Ze juris-
diction of the Ro-ard. T1ie tent of the Secretary-
L,rt'tltiurcr shill bo lnd?fl.ni.tf_'. but his removal may be
Wlt^OUt C�11,o upon a t-tajorlt"y vote- of all members Of
tht-2 Boar;; .
F. Honorary may be appointed by the City Commis-
sion ai anv time.
F Tile Boar:l shcll l mai nt-ain an office at the Department of.
Recrt_+atio�l, :.ity of II.iaTni. Tai.s office is to be open
tt:) t.hc public from :00 a.1'1. to 5:00 p.1n., MOTldays
throu,h : ririays.
G. The Zoa-rrl sll<cll issue permits to a licensed promoter
c.on(lucting, or giving i boxing an:a wrestling exhibi-
tion, contest, encounter or sho,.. in accordance with
t}lc'_5' rulos -an,! regulations and Sections 5-55 and 5-56
of the City Co le.
SECTION II.
MEE'1'liJGS
A. MOTni7 rS Of t}-, givon reasonable advance
notice., prereraLly i.ti writi,jg not less thali 10 days
br!fal.l nc i.n1jS I the i3:).ard :i;i.cIn s'iall be called
by thr� chairman who shall det:.ri;lin.-� the date, time and
location of the mo,_�ti ngs wlli.ch steal l open to t}le
ou})lic.
B. 'Thrc 12 (3) of the Boar,:l ,3h.il l constitute a
quorum. Iltllr"3s Oth:'L":"i-Se provi"i-2d herein, any motions
rt.gul.zr.l`,mov,--!i anti :,econdt�d may be .adopte-d by the
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afirmati�, vote of a najority c` tnF s pr:2sent
and voting. Eff(2(::tivt as of October 23, 1982, the
presence of six (6) Hoard Members at a meeting shall be
necessary to constitute a quorum. All members, includ-
ing the chairman, have one (1) vote.
C. A written summary account of the actions ta'cen at all
Board meetings shall be Eiled with the City Clerk by
the Director of tht� Recreation Department Within 15
days of eac,1 mc-2 i.Zhj, s:ai, •acco(111 rt_f1(3cti'I,j the narIcs
of all i.iembt_,rs not in attendance together with an
explanation, if any, for the absent munbars' failure to
attend the meeting.
SECTION III.
E:XECUTIV!, SECRETARY
A. The
Ex_cutive SOcretary shall attend. all meetings of
the
Board
and in the capacity of secretary keep a full
and:
true
record of all its proceedings, preserve all
its
books
and papd:!rs, prepare for service such notices
and
other
papers as may be required by the Board,
coordinate
and supervise the. implementation of whatover
policies
the Boarcl may establish, mako such decisions
and
perfur-ln such ot%er duties as may be prescril)ed by
the
Board,
and otherwise act for the Board in a manner
consistent
with tihd: ordinances of tho City of Miami.
B. In
addition to the Above duties, the Executive Secre-
tory s:iall:
1. Act as secretary to the Board.
2. Accept applications for event permits and make
recoi- mendations d:oncQt11i11,9 same to the }Board.
3. I'rt-.?Par,a 1 iconscs an,] permits fOr i:J:JU,illC(? by the
Board.
4. Board policies, rules and regulations.
5. Rw policies, rules, and regulations to the
R -)ard.
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6z Initlate mir,i",lve ac: ian acJ.ainst ll:;ense,?s when
warrante(i in accordance with policies established
by the Boarcl and ap provedl by the City Commission.
7, COI I�?ct fun(3:s 3 3 re;iuire<1 by t h o Board for all
box, an,-1 wrt3stI in ex .i xjitL'inS, (:ont!3sts,
encounter., an-1 sho-.a:, rey:ilate`1 lajf th�2 Baar(1.
81 FCeep .In accurat(� .accountir;J o` a11 Board fi.mis.
96 Supervise boxing an-1 wrest.lmy officials assigned
by the Board.
lo. nerf•)rri skich Other- duties as may be required by
tht-2 3O:Ird.
Cs In the ahsonce of the Executi;7e Secretary, the Board
chairman may losignate an,,, )�r,!,-ib+ar of the Board to carry
out tho duties of the 17,xecutivf2 Secretary.
SECTION IV.
ADMISSIONS TAX, COL1-AXTIO?7S, SNECIAL FUND, ETC.
A. The admissions tax shall 1-)�2 imposed as follows: 3% of
th'' grO:�:-i r(?cei`�t Of all bc)xi i g contests, and 3b of
the gross rocei:Dts of all wrestling shows stag,? i within
its jurisdiction. Upon being authorizod and designated
by the City Director of- Finance, those funds, shall be
collected by th" Executive Secretary who is thereupon
charged with the r,.sponsibi.li-ty of checking the admis-
sion receipts of all boxing and wrestling events and
effecting collection of all money due the City of
( Miami.
R. As soon as possible .after the cl(),se ()f the box office
for any event, tho Promoter ( any corporation, unincor--
porate(l club or association, or i_ndi.vi:lual engaged in
th(a promotion or regularly schedulo;l or individual
boxi ng o- hi-bitioris,
contest:,,
encounters and shows)
shall r-ia'ke a written
report
to
the Board
of the number
of ti.ckots sold for
the event
,and the
price of: each
ticket. At-. tht. sama time(
t1ao
report
is made, the
Pr()mot_or shall make
payment
to
the Roard
of. the 3% of
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the gross receipts al()ng with til.a
folloai .c3 payments to
those individual:3 r,2sponsible for the_ supervision and
governance of the event. as directed
by the Board:
One (1) Exr.cutive Secretary
? $50.00
Three (3) Inspector:3
(1 25.00 each
Two (') T imeke,2p,2 rs
0 25.00 each
Two (2) Juc:go-S,
@ 25.00 each
Three (3) R-3-frees
? 25.00 each
C: All monies recei_%-�d from Foxing
and virestling events
shall bo deposited in a special
City fund so that- r_e-
1at,3cl expenditures can be glade against these revenues.
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SECTION V .
LICENSES A*ND FEIES
A. The Boar.-3 shall issue licenses to PromoL-ers, Match-
makers, Officials, Contestants, Managers, Seconds and
such other parsons as it finis to be duly qualified. A
license is a prare�-juisite t(-) participation in any
capacity in boxing or wrestling exhibitions.
B. Licenses shall. b:� i:3sued, suspende;i and revoked in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 31, of the
City Cod, an�i with the provi>,.ions of the herein rules
and regulations insofar as the same are not in direct
and irreconcilable eonf-li.ct with said Code provisions.
C. License fees :shall he charged in accordance with Sec-
tion 31-45 of thn City Coda.
D. The Board ref;ui.r.es Lli:it whonovrr any person holding a
license i:, a►)pro,:;jche•a ,vith a request or suggestion that
a sham or c-ollusiv"_' contort he entt?ro(l in to or that
thf2 contest not I)e conducted honestly and fairly, such
licensed person must i-mmediately report the matter to
the Board. railure to do sea shall constitute grounds
for license revocation.
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A. The following provisions shall generally apply to
Promoters and Matchmakers:
1. All individuals or organizations holding exhibi-
tions contests, encounLer.s, or shows must be duly
licensed in orcier to hold such events. Any such
license may be revok(-_(1 at any time for a violation
of the h(�rein rules.
2. em,pIo•; e l by Iicense(, r)r(Jmrs, if
acceotable to tilt: Board, :;h,.11 be, lic r;sE i by the
Board in acc_or( ance with the pr-ovisicr:s of Section
t• i S , CC ] 1
31- 1�3 of thy, Ci. t� Ccoa .:>>-Te In ll cZsc. Lh( :1at1 c -
maker. ind th(- Prc7;;io!ter shall be jointly responsi-
ble Lor miLches ri,�iln. ?1.rtciles shall be r,l.ai:' onl;,
by a l nse:i PrC",lOt-.(?r or lief ns('(1 ;-1atc,,ima}:0r.
Match;.l,-iker:; shall be hcic rc�s,7onS1)J1' b}' th(-2 ;3oard
if they make ma L-ches in which one of the pr in-
cipals is Oil tcIaU:Icd. For th,- prot(�ction of_
boxers in,, the pu!A. ic, persist---nt l,i:_', of jrluge-
me;lt in th15 rep":1:,j will cons tiLut-,' ca1.1L;(J for
r�".';�'ti.Lr1J I i'1 t-,,imar:errs or Proi'ioter's 1 i c c n s e
B. Before a ilra-.ioter or Matclhinallka-r is i-ssued a license,
the fo11owirlc; by the a,: ,lic,::nt shall be
met unless in and irreconcilable conflict with
law or the provisions of the City Code. The applicants
steal 1 :
1. Furnish the Board evidence of the applicants good
character.
2. State, in writincj ,whether the applicant has ever
been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor
invoIving moral t']rpitude, setting forth all de-
tails in connectlOn with any such convictioIls.
3. Furni..h to Lhe Doarc or the applicaIlt's
financial rusponsl_bil-i tV at least to the extent of
$10,000.00.
4. File v:ith Lhe Bloar,l a contract Indicating owner-
shiP or lozu: e-hal(3 interest in a boxing arena.
Such cr,rltr.zct v.i l l i.ndicaLo the seating capacity
of ,-ire1111 ,rlti shall be for a period of not less
than 00 day:3, unl(s ; a :;horter pc( riod of time is
approv,3d by Lh( 3oard.
S. Fi.lc with the Poard ullblic liability insurance
cov .r..:cy(, C 7lii:.al.nl.n ; rli.nimuil _,Citisf,1ctory (evidence
limits of not than $r0,000.00 for injuries to
ono tJucson, and ,100,000.00 liriit for_ injuries to
two or I:i(-)rk `Jc'rSUI1:I.
5. Depr;:;it with t.-.hr, Board a band in a r:iinirium penalty
of $2, 000. 00. S)ai(i bond will be accoptable in the
sure of oitht2r 1 certified chuck, surety bond or
cash.
C. When the event is held in a City facilitj', the City S
liability insurance re�7,uirements anki the rental fee
required by the City slial.l be in adriition to any .and
all other re(juiroments of the Promoter.
D. A financial report of_ each boxing event shall be sub-
rnitted to tho Board Officf2, on a forts furnished by the
Board, within 43 hours following the show. The Board
shall hav( th-a right to demand and receive from any
Promoter his -'ntiz:o pass Or list.
r. i10 Promoter of a pl:ograin of event:3 shall:
1. Pay any Contestat more than one-:juarter of the
Contn t I s piii:se for an arJpraveci exhibition
before the exhii0ition takes place. No Promo -
to s1hall obl.ig-ato an'y Boxr.r financialy or othc r-
wise such as by furnishing to gings, board, or
person.-al loans, -,,tc .
2. 11.1ve an}f inanci al intorest in an%7 Boger. ,.rho
appears in any event 1_n an arena which is operated
UII, It'I- =.au ?rcmot�-,r's or matchf:a''K s direct
SL"OU.rViSa.0N- 01" in which arena the Promoter or
,Mat(::I 't;c�i: haS a conLrolling financial interest.
F. In case of a substitlation or Contest,--Int Boxers in a
Main Bout, the Promoter. s}Mall post notice o` said
substi.t,Ition in a conspicuous Place in front of the
arenii or directly over the casizie.r. windows. If time
Permj-ts, the Promoter shall publish notice of the
subst.i.tltion in t°:ru newspapers of general circulation
in Dade Count'✓, Florida.
G. Licen.i;e! Pr moLer_s shall not hold more than one program
or set of (-xhi:ii.tlons pc3r week unless otherwise speci-
fically authorized in :rriting by the Board which autho-
rization sha11 not be unro asonably withheld. All
bo::ing programs shall .onsist of at least 32 rounds of
boxing prise>,s ol.herwi;3c3 authorized by th,,-� Board.
}i. All Promot�_rrs shall. provi,,i:a .a suitable Bulletin Board
in the Contc-�sLanLsl dressing roods so that the Board
can Host net-essary bulletins.
I, Promoters shall be held responsible for the area in
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which they operate as to proper equipment, personnel,
ushers, tic%.-�t sellers, security, fire prevention and
protection, and anything else pertaining generally to
the correct_ handling of the event.
J. I3o:ping h0uts or contests are considered "Boxing Exhi-
bitions" ,
bitions ' and not I ir�h�s or " Prize rights" NO pro-
fessional boxing bout or contest :dill be permitted in
connection with any theatrical performance unless by
Perrni.ssion of the Hoard.
K. Any Promoter or Matchmaker licensed by the Board who is
convicto(I oil any fraud, sham, collusion or conspiracy
detriment-.71 to boxing or wrestling shall be disciplined
1;7 aCc )rdRnC2 With t;l(` prOV1.SiOnS Of the Cit" Code.
L. There shall be no commorcial advertising over the
public adciress system during a program of events and no
begging or soliciting shell be allowed at boxing or
wrestling events.
P1. Wager_inc, on pugilistic or wrestling exhibitions, Coll -
tests, encounters or shows is prohibited in any arena
under the jurisclicti.on of the Board; such wagering by
Promoters or. Contestants Constitutes grounds for revo-
cation of their licenses.
S17ICTION VII.
CONTRACTS
A. As conditions precedent to the issuance of an event
permit, the 13oard is authorized to consider all of the
elements i.orth in this Section aIs they may apply to
the event for which a permit is sought.
1. whc r,- a 1'oxc�r a0(,�::3 not honor- a contract with a
➢'r0m��l.�rr for a match, the Promoter is considered
to 1)e ri cLi s,,ppointed Pr.omot:cr. A Boxer who has
contras Lc i %,ji ttl 'a Pr.cmoter Lo bo:: at one particu-
lar clIitj or location mu!;t: 1101.101" such contract
before appearing at anothcrr clu'a or location. A
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PromuLLr .rho is disappointed by a Boxer must
immediati'ly notify the Bo.:rr.ci unless. the said Boxer
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is r 31(_',lsod fr i•t, his o iginal C., t react.. .i 5.:; c
may be required to reimburse a Promotor for the
loss sustained directly as a result of disappoint-
ing tt?e' t ronotor .
2. dhcr C a P rU;no t:e'r clues not honor a contract: v: i th a
ID:)xer for a Latch, th,2 Boxer is considered to be a
disappninte',l Boxer. Tile Promoter must honor the
C'OI7tract of th' di:;appointo? 1 Boxer at the next
,)O ;:;JblQ Clp�)Ort'._IIIIt�' Within i r'-�SUIl liJlri tl.f7,=. A
I3l);ie2r who 1q di:ia�r!L b; a i rc?r:•,Ot,2r must
immediately notify the Board unless the said
Promc)t-Ir is released from his original contract.
A Pro;,lOt„r I;1.1` tJ' ri llii.l" li t0 Ie'1C1:J'.12 s' a dls-
d1)t)pl lltf';1 i30x,3 C for I:1017C v ax,p ?ndod in tralnl.ny find
pr: paraL-i.on fe)1- the schi :^,Iulf'd match in ,.hLch he
3. 1'or 1a in Rc)uL:� an app arallrr� f-or,`.cit may bc, re-
:Ju.iret" by the' BoarC1. Such forfeit muse: be posted
by teach Contest.-.int wh�,n cigrood, upon by both par-
t.i sai,1 forfeit: or money shall be deposited
:i.t}I t'le Prarcl. V;I1hnc.\ e r a licen.5c r1 Contest: ant,
1) C :u:;e_0 ir, juric�; Or illness, is unablo to take
part in a C 'Ct.!'3t fUC '.yhj_i, h,? is Lan(:, C01?Lr 1ct=,
he O)r JI1.� musL i11fT1_' :iato- 1v report that
r.aCt: LO t}l t'- t),7 ri:, an'l ;l7 cJ ll.t to all e:.,_IMI_nL 1-ioll b",
ii U11�'Slc_1,:11? :CS1c ;1-aLt b.� the- t oulj. Such ConL_'s-
LalltJ shall Lo Lhe Board, in person or in
writhe_), hl_.. I ,tiJn:_ t:)," IiCY,l- ,JL, ar:nce' and, if
.:Lczv to Lhe 7-1 1, ]I Q;; rc.
Sllal i los•2 hi:. a p.2,irar)cc' forfeit Milli: his liconse
S•'ldll bJ 3U1)]CCt t0 I't_'VOCutlpll. Vie Hoard's
action shall }�' moat o p--Ii 3. iC r0Corr1.
�. The Contc_rst :I? :`s Mar.akior shall be hold accountable
in the- sa-i,- manner as the Contostant unless he
satisfies the Boarcl that he had no part in the
Contr'Stant`.; non-appe:irc-Inco.
B. Prior to all events, the Board is to be furnished t11e
f:ol lowing:
1. Certi.f.iec. copies of all agreomonts between
a. Promoters, and each Contestant.
b. Contest„nt:3 and 'tanagers of each Contestant.
Detail!; of all %11,xi^. Bo, -its, Somi-Final Bouts, or
Double Rout:; on bONincj 1:)I:ocjrZims for which
a pe) rmiL i.!; ac)llejllt. c-;hall 1)e:' submitted to the. 3oard
at 10FISt one V.Ie:�% prececling tho progra:n.
a. Signed C0ntl:,-tctS by these participants shall
be :iul)Init:tf'lt ,.it. L111:i tiI'lI-)
b. Tolc2gra:at; Iasi;' 1)(' wco )'-od a.i complianco With
thi.:i •j[_CLle7n C O:IL)-,I CL5 if IIOCl?S:iary dat%I i.S
strlte_cd I ; to tho dat12, oppo11011t, rounds,
weiLjht, guar in1:.eo, anal age an3 the Rozird
Shiil:l_ inform t11.' PCO1110t,C91- Of thc� is ;dance or
denial of they permit within three days
follra�'rinrl re_-ce ip1: of th(, completed applica-
tion fc)17 thC' �Ir'rett.i.t.
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s i
cr {1) Details of the balance of -,-he scheduled
exhibitions shall be furnished to the
Executive Secretary at least 43 hours
before said exhibition;
(2) Contracts for the remaining bouts shall
be turned in to the Board not later than
12 hours before the exhibition.
SEC'I'IOi1yIII.
VECKETS
A. Proi-ioters shall see that all tickets shall have clearly
printed on them the admission price of the ticket and
no ticket shall be sold at a price higher than the
prig_' so sho��;n. All tickets shall SpC_'.cif ' the section,
row an_l seat as shown in the official arena scale
reproduction on fit` with the Hoard.
B. The solo of tickets for any propose:; exhibition is
Prohibit. I until Elan:: shoring the following have been
aplproved by the Fire, Fescue and Inspection services
Department of th,-� City of 7liUmi. anal the Board: (1 )
soatin9 arr.jngements, (2) aisle spacing, ( 3) exit
facilities, and (4) location of fire extinguishers at
the place whoro the exhibition is to boy held.
C. All ticket, CXCIU.SiV(' Of working press, officials,
employ(30,3, and photon;-capiher s shall have the price and
ni.rne of Promoter and date antl *1,)lac,2 of exhibition
plainly printed thereon. Changos in ticket prices,
placos or crates of exhibitions, shall be referred to the
Boar(1 for approval. Tickets Of different prices must
printed oii hardboard of dii=f-erent. colors.
D. All compli.in-_,ntary tickets shall be either marked "COM-
PLIN NTARY" in 1iir.ge letters or pl'op(--r.ly punched.
Cchlnf:)li.mr?ntary ti,hl:ets shall ,hot exc(�o l three percent of
thc� total capacity of the house, t?xclusiv,? of all
WOfl:in(3 off "Gals. Each Hoar,.l Pqemb,jr shall be entitled
to V.,,n (2) tickets.
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The sale of tickets shall not exceed the seating capa-
city of the house, nor shall any person be admitted
without a ticket.
P, Under no circumstances shall a ticket holder be passed
through the gate without having the ticket separated
from the stub or be allowed to occupy a seat unless in
possession of the ticket stub.
G. Ushers shall see to it that spectators are shown the
seats to �,hich their tickeL- stubs entitle them and if
anyone is unlawfully occupying a seat, the Usher shall
ask that person to vacate the seat.
H. No one, except the officials designated by the Board,
shall be allowed to sit at the press table unless
actually eng; nod in reporting the contests.
T. No person shall be admitted to any exhibition unless
they hold a tic}.et excepL:
1. tMembers of tile Police Department.
2. Moenbers of the Eire, Rescue and Inspection Ser-
vice s Department -ohile in uniform.
3. Plainclothesmen of the Detective Bureau when
assigned to duty at that particular arena.
4. All working City offici.cil.s.
SUCTION IX.
ARENA E�)U I PMENT
A. The ring for any boxing contest shall not be less than
sixteen (16) feet- nor more than twenty four (24) feet
squarc! within the four. (4) ropes. Unless otherwise
authori.ze,,I as ruquire(l by they Board, the rind padding
shall consist of one 1" layer of "ensolite" or like
material with equivalent resiliency applied over a 1"
hasc� of "celotex" building board or material.
B. There shall he provide,l by the Promoter a sufficient
number of buckets for the use of all Contestants. Prop-
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motets shall also provide Eans, powder resin for can -
Vast stools for seconds, and such other articles as
are required in the conduct o,`. contests. Cuspidors or
some receptacle for the Contestant:: to spit in must be
placed in each Contestant's corner. betwr2n rounds.
Promoters are directed to furnish a clean bucket and a
clean bof.tle of water for each Contestant.
C. When ! oartl scales are not tirod, scales of standard mace
shill be furnisho(l by tho Pro voter and shall be
thoroughly tested and approved. Scales must be pro-
vided .3y PromoLors at all arenas.
D. A gong not less than 12 inches in diameter shall be
fast-ned secur.aly to one of the ring supports at the
outside center of th,-2 ring on ._3 level with tho rind
p1atiOCi:1. The Tlinek-noper ,shall use a metal hammer. In
ringing the bell indicating tiie beginning and ending of
rounds.
SECTION X.
MANAGERS
A. No Manager shall attempt to select or insist upon the
election of any designated Referee in a rout in which a
i3oxer. under his man_ageinent is to aupear, nor shall. he
have the! na,-.ies of any such Referee written into the
official conL.r act covering such bout. Managert_3 shall
not pay or contrihuto to tho pay of any Referee! under
any circum , Lanc:e�:. Managors who act as Second:: for
their own Boxers exclusively shall not be required to
obtain a Socond's license.
Any Rox`c not unt_3,:�r contract to a Manager may make his
own r:ratchos and sign contracts.
No Bo-;ur may have more than one Manager.
A Boxer's share of the contract proceeds shall not be
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less than 66-3/3ra percent of the contract amount. for
any Preliminary Bout,
SECTIoN XI.
SCCONDS
A All Seconds upon applying for a Second's license shad
be required to take a written examination as to their
qualifications.
B. A Sc:conL' holding ;:,nly a Second's license shall not
attemotto act as Manager or assist in any way in
procuring matches.
C. The number of Seconds shall be not more than three nor
less than two for. each Conte-stant.
D. No Second shall coach or in any way assist a principal
during a rouni7," or, by -cord or action, attei of to
heckle or anno} his LDr inci` al's oppon°. n'L. Seconds
shall remain seated in place an:l silent daring the
fight period of any round and shall not undF�r any cir-
cumstances be permitted to knoc'� or pound on ring
flooring.
E. Should any Second enter the ring during any fight
period of any boxing or wrestling bout, lie shall be
ilnmeciiately eject«.�d by the Referee or Inspector. The
Ref(_'roe Should order tho bout to continue. Such con-
duct constit'atos grc.)unds for tho revocation of said
Second's licensed.
F . Seconds sh::ill not enter a ring until the bell indicates
the and of a round. They shall leave the ring at the
soun(3 of the TtmC'}:('r'p�?L"' S Y;h.LStl(3 ten SCCOnC b('fore a
round is to be_3in. Ti1c� entire, ring platform and ropes
shall be clearod of all obstru(-Lions, including buc-
kets, stools, towels, etc., by thr, time tho gong sounds
indicating the oginning of a round, and none of these
articles shall again be placed on the ring platform
until the gong has sounded, ending the round.
(. Each Boxer's Chief Second shall have with him at the
ringside the following articles: one pair of scissors,
one bottle of smelling salts, of ammonia, one towel,
one clean water bucket, one bottle of drinking water
and the necessary tape bandages and proper caustics for
stoppage o`_ bloo,l hemorrhages. Failure to comply with
this Section shall constitute grounds for the revoca-
tion of. saiti Chief Second's license.
H. Seconds are prohibitecl from spraying or forcefully
throwing water on a Contestant. Use of grease or any
other substance on the body of a Contestant is for-
bidden; however, a limited amount may be applied to the
face.
CONTESTANTS
SECTION XII.
Any Contestant absenting himself from a show for which
he has signed or has been signed by his duly licensed
Manager to appear, ;•rithout a valid excuse or furnishing
a doctor's certificate in case of physical disability,
shall not be consic-lerea,I eligible to participate in any
event for which a permit by tht, Bo.-rr<l is sought.
The Prc-)moL-er or Mat•chm,:.I:er of any bout involving a
Boxer not prevou:,ly licen:,ed by the Board shall be
.i
required to turn in a list of the Boxer's last five
bouts at the tune said Promoter or Matchmaker turns in
his permit applicati_on,
No Boxer, boxing in a Main Bout of eight rounds or
more, :,hall be to box, more than one time in a
period of sj--�ve.n days.
No Boxer, ho:;ing four or six round bouts, shall be
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al lowsa t7 ;JO', vi _„ less than 43 'act'. een
bouts; no 3oxer, boxing eight rounds of prr_lir'1inary
class shall be allo,ried to with less than three days
rust between bouts.
Cr. Unless special ipt .Mission is gi,;+"�'il by the C�30arC12
1. mo Boxer Fhall pori�itte(l to participate in any
bout Why: shall at that t i.r-ie he under eighteen (18 )
y4:_ar5 of aqi..
2 : t10 iarlagcr shall be 1 i---onsed who is under twenty-
one (21) ycia rs of act-':.
3. 14o Secorlu: steall b=3 liccnso.l Who is under (Aghtr_en
of age.
In applying for a license, a Contestant shall give both
his correct- na-mo anal hi.--; ring name, his address, and
all lal"1'':1 appLaring On liCOn 0:3 hell by him that lzavr--
bcon, by other boxing, boards.
G. h11 3oxor:-:3 applying for a license shall furnish the
I oar,'l wit'1 t,,.o of and said
photograph shall be of a size a!Dproximately two inches
by two an'l ono -half inches.
II. Coil tostants shall : 0X !,-I proper attire, including
protc2ct ion cup, which shall firmly adjusted before
leavi;i(j the (?ressing ro•-),n. Each Contostant shall
supply h-Imself with a pair of loose -Fitting cloth
trunks, different in color from that of his opponent.
The
wr_",iring
of tights, White true::s or knitte1 tights
is
All trunr:9 shall b< of suffi-
cic�nt,
width
r,cro:�:� crotch
to entirely cover and conceal
the
protocl-ion
cu!). The
colt of the trunks :;hall not
��xt�n:l above_ the s;aist line. Shoes shall be of: soft
maLeci"al, -and small not b•� fitted with spiKos, cleats,
hard �;olo:3, 017 harcl 110015. With tho exception of a
%athlro:)i?, no appar of other than as sp(.'.Clf ied above, may
be riorn in th:� ring.
I. !Ia Ln-Bout Contta�;tarlts inust arrive
in the Dade County
1p
area
no i,_':ss than 72
hours 13efore
t:ae time of the
scheduled exhibition.
Semi -Final Bout participants
must
lrrive in the area
at least 43
hours before the
time
of thn exhibition.
Contestants
shall report to
the
Board Inspector at
least one hour
before tho bout
on the evening they are to fight.
.T. All participants in boxing exhibitions shall report for
a L)hy�..ical. o-:-Imi_nation and in .at a tine and place
de-Sigriato'l ,)." Ulu r`3C)ard, said �" x_iriinatl:jn to be conducted
by a phj 5ici.-:an rtuthor.i.z(�3 an•: (c2sign_ated by the Board.
K. All participants in exhibitions as well as officials
shall be pail in the of tho Executive Secre-
tary at a ti.mc closign ated by him.
L. The use of any drugs o;: alcoholic beverages either
before, or during a match by any Contestant is adequate
A .
B.
C .
cause for. his 1 i_r_cns•_•. In case a Contestant
has an-,, ph-.,sic=i1 d'rc,ct ',,hat-soevcr, he shall not try to
conceal same, but shall bring it to the attention of
the Board when a,�plying for a license.
SECTION XIII.
Contestants shall be weighed in the presence of each
other and an official of the. Board at such tine prior
to the bout as may be designat-o l by the Board.
COnt0S ,111tti :.ail ].1. b:: c1as:3ifiU,1 1 i f011O IS:
Plywoight I3an` :nl'..e LC�nt
Ban t -im«re i (3h t
Feath,,r. Ii�i.yiIL
J u n i c,) I"
Light'4eight
Junior :�, I t weight
1id, ?1c,',;oi,tht
T,i.c�ht_ IIcavy.,r,,i,�llt
112 pouiicij or under
over. 112 to 113 pounds
over 113 to 126 Bounds
over 126 to 130 pounds
over 130 to 135 pounds
over 135 tc) 110 pounds
over. 1,10 tca 147 poun(ls
(aver 147 to 1i�0 L)outlds
over 160 to 175 pounds
over 175 to 190 pc) unds
all uV(3r 190 POL111,.13
No contc3st sh<ill be permitted when there! is a differ--
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once of more
than 12 pounds
wht-,n the
lighter chi the two
Contestants
weighs between
160 and
175 pounds; or 10
pounds in weight when the
lighter
of the two weighs
botween 135
and 147 poiinds;
or G poun-is in w+sight when
the lighter
of the two Contestants
welIjllS lc-ss than
135 pounds.
No exception.,
shall be
made to this rule
except by written
permission
of the Board.
SECTION XIV.
GLOVES
A In all contests held in the City of Miami, the gloves
to be used by the Contestants shall be examiner-1 by the
Board In:;c,_ctor. If Madding is found to be misolaccd
or lumpy, or if gloves are found to be imperfect, other
glovea Shall b-:? sub Stit,ItCd before the contest starts.
I rOLjllti�:tij 'l� or shall be
permittc+ . If- the gloves, to be usud have been used
before, th,3y must bo Whole, clean and in sanitary con-
dition by being thoroughly (disinfected by the use of
fo.rmaldchyde and properl;, softened with neatsfoot oil.
B. The gloves to be us+-,,i shall b not less than 5 ounces
in wiAght if such Contestant is in a lightweight class,
or in a class of lc-ss weight; and, not less than 6
ounc:e!, in weight- if such Contestant is in a class
heavii?r than the light-'veight
C. (;lov(-,; for the 'Fain-l"ou+: i,lust be put on in the, ring
aft -or Lht?. has first inspected the bandages on
the hands of both ::ontestants.
1). ImI)17oper gloves can be confiscated by the Inspector.
SECTION XV .
BANDAGES
A. A sof t surgical 1)an(Iaye not over one and one-half
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inches an
to consi-sti.:1g of not .-Jor3 than ten
windings
for E?3Ci;
is ind shall
be permitted, together
:with one
:rin:ling
of surgeon's
adhesive tape not over
one and
one half
inches wide,
placed directly on the
hand to protect that pert of the hand near the wrist,
and two
windings
directly
over the
knuckles but
not to
overlap
and only
one strip
bet%veen
each finger
to hold
ti1,2 in place .
3. Any change:. in the above di.r(!cti-on, for_ the huil(ling up
of so as to protect bad knucklos shall be
a1.lo w ed onl ' at the discruti.on of the Boar,, -I.
C. Band q,2, shall bra' adjusted in tilt' drtlssint3 room lit -der
the Sti:):?L"Vi310t1 Or i C'?T:7't t;C'tlt,"itiVi_' (DI the Hoard and in
th_ presence of both Co;itesLant5 or as the Board's
re3pr.t:2:.nnt itivt-2 dictates anCi up,�n complotion he Shall
sta tp th front :1n;i Ilcic'.: of to n lnc in--lic-ating Board
al. pr<)Val .
SECTION YI:V.
B()XI.NC: OPPTCIALS; CONTEST RUL':; INI )_SCORING; RESULTS
A. All officials for an oxhi )iti_on, such as the Referees,
Judges, ".::.:mining Phy:�icians, Time%oepers, Inspectors,
etc., shall be designalu-,?d "by the Hoard and only those
official:-, so dosignate(i shall have authority to perform
t%ieir r.u:1,:t2ct1.ve function .
R. The Board shall from tilnc� to time, appoint such number
of Inspectors Jls, in the cliscrF'tion of the Board, may
bo necessary. At: least: one inspector shall be present
at: all cxhi.hitions.
1. No norson (a) who is, directly or indirectly,
inL-er(�,;ted iri theinanagol,uent of any Contestant, or
(h) who is ;in individual Promoter, or who is a
si= c';",>1 1 'r in or an u:nployu,2 of a corporation, or
((I) wiac) i.:, di .-oc-Lly or indirectly inter`sto,I in an
li,li.nt.ni,l;�ratt_:; elu!� or ;i:.,;()ciation engaged in the
prr)inotiJn O; t:'>:h i_ill_tl.i 115, Shiil l be g17t111L0d an
I115p(?ctor' ; I icon' o.
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2, Inspactors shall work in an,a in con-
junction with such police officers as may be
dat n i l " ' for the duty at the boxing exhibition.
3, The Inspector shall have supervision over Boxers,
Seconds, and lu igns and all matters that pertain
to the actions of the contestants themsclves wAile
out of the ring so as to insure the proper condi—
tion of fight togs, banonges ani the equipment the
secondn should hav"_ baForQ entering the ring. He
shall havo charc7n of all ar na entrances and
insure that no rune is admitt,2d without a ticket,
unless by order of a member of thy, Board. Tnshec-
torn ryi`, _ reap ort to al 1 �L'Oiii �`'�r:� _1t f'_'V(2111t:3 to
whic*11 t11 ar; assigned not later than ninety
minutes bo Vore the start n3 the enhi5i.ti.on.
4. An Inspector shall &I in chlrg:' Of and SsPervisl=°
the t:onducL of the dr 'ssin J room to insures' (a)
that Contestants and Seconds are dresser in accor—
dance with tho roles; (b) that tape and gloves
are as rehired; an i (W that there is no delay
bet'. ocn bouts. He shall see to it that one spat of
Boxers is rCa6y to cent _r th,2 ring whilo th:' pre—
ccding bout is in progr,:,ss. No rno hall I)c
allowed In thn Contestants' nt'.s' dressing rooms except
Managers, Seconds, and ;3oarA or Promoter's repre—
sentatives.
C. After ContostanVs and their illi^_i Scccnv3s arc! in the
ring, tho Anllouncf� r shall announce the names of the
Contestants, their correct weights, and make such
other announcements as may bo allowed or directed by
the Board.
1. The Announccr" must got the decision of the Referee
and both JuGges on their official score sheets and
he must not reveal such decisions to anyone prior
to pahlic. announcoment. Tile Announcer shall, An-
mooiat:ely after oach bout, turn over" to a repre-
sentati_vo of thna Board the official score sheet
used by the Jl.ages ana the Of_oroe. The Pr"noter
shall pro -ion tho necass iry facilities for
aIlnouncing. The roumis ni"t N; announced at the
ono-r1i alit-o 1et'.Jc c_ n th'! room _ls.
2. If 71 bout iS l:ot ollclLlflo lj'?fore tlhe and of the
schedulol rounds and Khern in no unanimity in the
aycis.ionA ink Lho i?e Tu reo , nd the two Judges as to
the outcnnI of tho bo it_, the outcome or tho bout
shall he cietorninel upon the following basis:
Decision of Referee and Determination of
Individual. Judgos, outcome
(z )
Wins
(1 )
W i n
(2)
Draws
(? )
Draws
( 1)
Lose
Will
(1)
Draw*
Will
(1)
Draw (1) Dose
Dra,.a
(1)
Will
Draw
(1)
LOSC
Draw
This torm r,. flects a decision by the Referee or an
in. ivi.dual Jucign that a particular Roxer has neither
won nor lost.
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( 2) ;poses (1 } Draw Lose
(2) Loses (1) Win`Lose
(1) Lose (1) PTin (1) Draw Draw
3. Tho announcer shall announce the decision of the
in:livirlui1. Judgos anc1 Ref:eree in all 'Main-Evc2nt
and Somi-Final Flouts.
D. Timekecp«�rs, one of whom shall be designated as the
Knock-Doi,:n Timok'ceper, shall be licensed by the Board
:vithor.lt fee.
1. The `i imr_l;eeper shall be seated at tho ringside
within arm 1,�ngth of the gong. He shall indicate
thcr b•�ginning and enJing of eac:l round icy striking
tilt, gong with a hemmer.
2. The Time':(>:2per shall provit-lo himself with a
wilialso, �a knoa,:-do��tl watch and a thr=e
minut sto:-)-;catch v.hic`.i shall have been prop,2rly
anc, cf_rti_fi.«.�._l by tho Inspector as to
accurac % '.-)efore the hou'--.
3.
Ton seco,,'A:- b«,f(_)ro the bf �, lnlil,7 Oi. etacla rOU11d the
T'Lilo :eept'r shall Iive w,arrii.ng to the Seconds of
Conti_ �tLlnts by tho of the whistle.
4.
ruling" which re,:uires that
all clearly t:;: d do;•;tl must
take a counL of eight, t:he T.imc :ewer Must count
to eig�-11- r«agarcile,-s of th«a ?exer_'saction before
the 1)01.1 1�- lrltly D(21 rig: Llt1«3 .
5.
In the r.vont a 13oxer is knocked out of th.a ring or
has, out of the ring, 11e is entitle«l to a
count of t.I'!11 }', and thc� Ti. -1 cep«.�r �iust count to
eiq;lteC,n b;Afore the Oo',lt may b^ ro-sum(?d.
G.
fi.m:al:lep.r.e> must not ucn whistle, buzzer or other
—
instru,ne;,J_--s :i!_1rin,j 1:11r progro�s of a round. The
whistle, of other instrument: must o used
0l11-J tell prior t_o Lhe Oot;inninq of the
CO11tC'yt= an'.1 tell S'CcolldS prior to tho beginning Of
e;lch r ii -jcl.
I;.-ac:h
Conl�':�1:.:1nt fill.all, prC'Ct'�l1n,J his appCar:lnce in the
ring,
b. given to a physical iination 11 a duly
lice n se,,l Phj,:.,icihn ,: ppointod by the 11c),3r(1.
1.
lnsp__ctoC:7, actci1arcj«`cl with Lhe kluty of seeillq
that tili:� provi15i7'l is complle-1 with.
2.
No Contestant- ,;hal l !Vart in a contest until
;ti
prc�n�lurrc«��i f iL to do :,f) bj, the Physician appointed
f:ll`' ii«-).:ll' 1 1n.l th«.' f:l!'t_: of f�il�'s c,il examitla—
T
of- tli,,! nhv:.ical �i t_.le:;s of Contestants
s
s11:111 « crLi tied ov r t.11i :,i��n it:lr«� of the said
}-'
P11 sicia!).
T,..jc1
:Fuicy thO 13o,1rI sh,111 :1ssit the
� A N
fi:l ra decision at tho termination of
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each ex+li:;i_tion.
-here mall be no iic nsc, - nor
Judge Judgug will not be licensed as Ianagers or
Seconds.
G. The chief official of exhibition sh_-ilI be the Referee,
who shall have general supervision of bouts and shall
take }iis position in the ring.
1. The referee for all contests shall be assigned by
the Board.
2. 'Clio Rlcf,zrec shall, before starting a contest,
as�,c�rta.in f r-j.;1 each Cont scant the nar,ie of his
Chief. Second an�i the chief Second shall be held
res son:;ilble for Lho conduct of his %1ssi:7;tint
on'l Duri?l Lhe nrogress of the O."'nibitions.
3. Bc for(: eacil boar , thc� i:,3 f•2 rec2 511,311, c•.c l l con ie s-
tants tot;c2tlnev in Lhe rin j for final instructions
dur.inrl %ahi.ch t:imr each Cont,�st:ant shall only be
Icc:�..11 ani_,_<. I"1c
,zfb 17 1:c-'(:12i\7incl in5�:ructions, s'.Zall shako han s
t�� tilt. lr �Urill 1":�. 1}1l shall not :ill•1::C
;IZM 1S 1-191n until t.lo 1)t:c7lnning of tht' lant rol -cl.
4.
l' s—)r:, 7 'l'It'r. 'L1,a!1 'L--'i e cOiitests- an(i the
may entt2r the rind ciu.-ing t:i progress of
a round.
5. The i;1t`._reo shall i.nspt�ct gloves and cups of all
fighters in all boots; and, in the Main Event, he
shall also inspect the bandages of the fighters.
6. Tilt' Refer*tc rc shall. m,-Ake sure that no foreign sub--
stancc'S helve :;:?t_'Il applio-1 to tilt_' gloves, bandages,
or ooc3v of ci.thel: iUXe1- to the. do._'tr il,IOnL of his
7. `PheN I efurcL� shall bra T,,ai.t1 by the promoter.
8. Vic! Referee silali have the power to:
a. Stop a bout or con Lest aL any stage and make
a decision if he consitier_s that a Boxer is
untlblo to F.
b. Di::c;ualif:y a Cwit�2st ant who commits a foul,
as mo r- pl-irt i cula rly of inec.i in Subsection
"K'I oi" this Suction ana, to ay. ird a decision
to t:h vi �l i_•;1 of the f:c�ul,
e. Stop a houL or cont:est if ho considers the
c_ompetii-ni-s are not in oarne:3t. Tn this
case, he may lis(lualify one or both of the
9. vie not t-ouch tho contesting Boxers,
exccut-_ oil the f,a.ilurc_ of one or both contestants
to ol),jy the "iit ?ili:" command given by the Referee.
10, Tht' Pe f ,:: roo shall ho the j llc_lgo, i.n ctDopc'_r ation
wit. -In Lho Roani's c livsician, as Lc7 the fitness of a
Boxer to contlnuf2 (fur in j a bout Jh 2 1 .o Ls seri-
ously injured. Should a towel bt2 thrown into the
ring wh(2n a Contestant is "Down", the towel shall
be igrlore,i an,1 t}le Ri2f,21:,2o ail:i Tllnc?keope2r Shall
contiriue as if sail Tov;(A ila3 not- -ippear(23.
li. tvilhen a Boxer is cleanly knocicecl down he ihall he re-
quired to take a count of e-_i.(]11t F2ven though lie may have
gotten to his feet before the count of eight has boon
reached. Should a Boxer slip down or fall dovin or be
pushod down, the shall b-2 or.:lorc:cl t() his feet im ledi-
ately. F-i Ll jro t) rise may Sul) ject hirn to diS(lu•"illfi-
cat:ion.
1. A Contestant shall bo doc;-icd "down" even though lie
inay be rising from the -floor
a. tJ!ien any part_ of hiS body other than his feet
Wirt' oil thy.' lo,�r; Or
b. Nhen he is han,i.ng helplessly over the rope.
2. a. A Bo',cor hanging ov,,r the ropes is not offi-
cial lv "do,:n" until so prunounced by the
Rof`rc:� v lhu ca�i (.ouilL th,_ Bo-�f2r out ei_t:ior on
the ropes, or oil the floor.
b. If a Contcc tint is helpless on the ropes the
Referee :;hall in-tantly intervene, declare
the holpl2ss Boxer "dor;n" and proceed with
the counlL as iih the case of 'Knot down.
3. l41en a occurs, th,`' Timelceopi?r shal1
lInR1e(1 att� V :12. -Se 1111C1 £1;1:101111C'' t.l,_' S('_coll :i 31.1•'.11711r
as they Claps-_.. The fieferce_ shall first se(? that
the onnon�_,nt Lo the farthest c,')r-ner of
th(- rifig; ati,! ttien turnin( to th::' 1l ni'',:('c 1) , the
5�1111 pie", tit) 1.11e c;oliilt lip 11111SOi1 :Jlth the
announcing tho socondS to the Box�2r oil
the floor and iindi-cat-in,-i th(�' coiint :;itlh a Motion
of thc2 .-1rm. -1101.11:1 tho 'Bo,xcr- on hi:-3 feet fill to
st:1v in the f irt1h t- cOrnoc, the iR(3`,3reo and
Tio-c-,kc-ep,2r sh:,11 counting until it ' has so
r�tirrl to �iai(i cornor. T` the i n.:er on i.hc -Floor
fa i 1.�; to riso tc) his feet. beforo th�h count of ten,
the i 1-2 l'c?roe :;11:111 dc,r_lar_e ilim t-110 loser anti
declare his oOr(Dil nt th,:n
A. If a round ;El it 1 naturally terminate (luring a
r;llocl:(iowli Count in , hof,)rc2 a COLInt of ten is
' r�2 the. " ' , shall sound the gong once, .ac,lcci, i.mf-l:.(_(_n,_ r
i:)Ius i n I i c a t i ny tho Lorininati.orl of the three
mi.nntE3 ruun(l.
5. Shoo 1(1 ;i I10x(21- lo-iv,2 tho r i nO during the one-
111.I1 tc.' 1N'rlO 1 i3 _'t'.Jc1t?11 rOun(lS and fails to bo.. in
tI1e rlih:l wh,2n L--he gong sounds t:0 rE'Stlmt� boxing,
t}l. 1-,3[-'t7,2(t S11-111 C011nt hill out, tho same as- if he
wf-r•' "down".
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8AW U.14
ob
i Boxer •ti io ilas fallen out of thI2 ring cr w'.o has :)Con
}mocked out of thring mast return to the ring
unassisted.
1. Whcn a Boxer has- been knockc(i out of the ring he
shall 1)t2 required to to 1(_> ,1 Count Of Ci.ghtet?n even
though he May have gotten bac': into tho ring and
onto his feet, bt_fore tht� count of eigilter_'n is
reachet:. Should a Boxer (,a) fall out of the ring
but not off tht-� rind apron; or (b) be pushed out
of the ring but not off the ring apron, he shall
rotlirn U-) thr' rinct an,,' resut�-' 1.`-t::l-t^,ct 1fC1(ii2di�ately
An 11i: fai.lur to (lo 5to may subject him to dis-
Cj11 11 1 f LC-3 0n .
2. When a 13-)xur. Us 11:norr:c,d out- of the ring, bushed
out of t-h.� r. ing or fal is out of thr� ring, the
9' i :nekL'.2r;or steal 1 irlmedi it(2ly arise an:l announce
t:h(2 '30CU;: -1:3 audibly a_; t►1e;% Cla the R(2ft.roe
sh,il l fir.�t sec t "tat the opp,:)rent (retires to the
corner of the2 r.intj f,=hrtht3sL fro!-t the point where
the other Boxer h:as left the ring; and then
turning to the 1'i,hc'r;cer r, the Rt_f._.r sh.111 Pic'.:
up the count in units-)11 vii.t_-1I the imekeep,?r,
announci.Il:J tho s�:�cond:� to t1ht� tatit of the
r_incl an.] i.n_.ii.c-ltin(.r til' c r)ta'ht With a 1^0t_On of the
arm.
3. v9nen a 'Boxo
%,'ho (a) hl-is
out of
the
rims_ ; or. (._,')
n,as fallen our_ of tht-� ring and
off
tie r.in j apron
shall fail to btu
on his feet in
the
rin1-x before
thv Re47L�r11�e and
Timor:et3p.2r
have
I-eaciled the
coi-int of t:senty,
the Referoe sliall
declare hire Eno
los,�r .:III(] declare his opponent
the
winner.
J . When a Boxel- is r:noc ke;l unconscious in the ring lie is
that to be touched by anyono until the Roard Ringside
Physician h<ls first trxamine:l him.
1. If in tile opinion of. the Ringside Physician, .any
CUnI_C':3tunt- 11dS sovere undue punishllt?nt or
is in dan(1t3r off: s..'rious phy'siclil injury, the
Physician shall haw, Lh-a right to terininaLo the I)OU L h1' thE' iini-':C"? I: LO St `".i'KO
t t►ll3 bF211 CUt1ClUSion Of tiltbollt
by a techn is'11 ;:not_l;olit. (a) -in the event of: any
st.r�ous in jury, th- kin, !;itlo P►h"sici an shall it,1;1e-
diatt,l runtl(:r -i11v ?t-t,attCV tY(?tltEhlc�rlt :1t'r-r:,:,,iry',
recUfll'1CIld furtl,rt_"J Lrolit-.Inca nt or hospitali'Zation if
retlur' 3ted, and tI I ly report the entire matter to
the i3cr.ar within 2.1 hoar;, and tit Iv thoro-
after, if necessary. (b) Such Physi.ci,_ln may also
k r.ecluiro t.h,.tt tho injured nox, r and his managor
rc•Inlli_n in tht, ring or on the prlmistys after the
conLL�-It f-(�r. such poriocl o` tiino as th_ Physician
dt,t!a-Is ativls'do1 '.
2, ;Jhen a Boxer is %nocke:l unconscious. he shall not
' be pormiL-ted to fight: again i:1 Miami until pro--
' noutict ti c:o,npetent and fit to fig' -it by the Chief
Modicl11 , %ai:iinor of the I3c,rhrd.
a
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8"Ad --10J11
11
IF a Boxl'.r. Sll:at:•:iins a .o tour 1{rhockouts
o- ;-,ix consecutive defeats, iris condition shall be
subj•:.',t to Roard ingui.ry and hearing to deterimine
if he _ competent aril fit t.-) fight.
K. The Bo•lr•i lem<atl(?:; tIiat .all Contestants engage in
sports,manli};,, b')xing
1. The follo'rring practices are not a part of the
sport of boxing and they arty cons ildered to be
ioi21.�. Such activity is 11};ely t0 CaUS(? UriClllr_'
inJurir?� to i ont--estZnts. Foul con(luc= is dt_'(_'l7E'd
to b(? to i00,U1,19 lna (1ng1glng in till-S
con(leict: shall constittlt( seiclh an infraction of
t!lE'St� rillo-ail} r.�aulation i 1S t0 all' 11Or1"' severe
p�'nll`l'_: i'1•_.ei�il�'7 I1(Jl: 0;21" alS��ulli.i:.citlon lI1
t,le 11oeit tlIf `(Ju t 't;;.'_:i place 'OUt also
r,-'t)OC.—It ion of 1 iZtJXE r' ., l iconse;
a. Hitti-lo 'Deloel' the
b.
tiittin j a12 opponent who is down or in the act
of rising aftcr 'o,Ang down.
r_r.
Holding an o p, )nent with one hand and hitting
him with tho othor 11.1nd.
d.
Holding Or (.,�1ib':�r.atoly maintaining a clinch
a°�,r t ', i e Rel,>r,3_ 11as or:dercd a "BREAK".
e.
:Jrr�sr_lir,c� at tilt ropes.
11
f.
Pushing an opponent about the ring or into
the rolpe s .
g.
Stril;in t an opponent who is helpless as a
result of blows an-1 so support-e,l by the ropes
that h<:! i s riot .a1Jle to fall .
h.
Hutting a.ith the ahead or shoulder or using
_
the knurl 017 to stri};e an Opponent.
i .
iiittillc� wi.t.,] tth(1 opon Glove, the butt or
off the han:l, the back of the hand, the
(_lbow, or lhr' wrist.
_ 3.
Using the kit ,inoy punch or the rabbit punch
de�libc�ratcly.
s k.
s
P;11 1 i r19 or leavincg ono' S feet dol tber-
a
ately anal riot: .a`a a result of a blow.
E 1.
Iabbin7. an Opponent's eyes -Ath the thumb of
M.
Enga(jing in my tlrlsportsmanlike ,action in the
rind or li};ely to caus(a injury to an oppo-
n(_:nt; , .xaim ple, striking ail opponent who
is c'om 1 ,-i rig with a Referee's order to
"BRl:Ak,
e
'• 2, In
the i ntnr,!.;� clarity and rin.lorstanding, the
i3c�Ir(?'.s
pr):=ition in rr�gar,:l to ti1,-! above prohibi-
tions is ,ieline'Itea as follows..
Y
r
t
24 82"1 �� '•
It In case of a knockout, the Referee, after the
count of ten, shall immediately raise the arm of
the Contestant who has scored the knoc'-out and
der,lar, h inn th•:� winn•--r. .
2. In order to arrive at a true conclu-..3ion, every
point should bra carefully observed and noted as
the round pruor--3sses vrith the winner of the round
to be deter Ined by thr'_ contestant receiving the
largest number of points scored in that round.
3. At
tivr r�n3 O the' CJnte�t, th+? CJnt['St.L1?lt ':r}nO has
to
}ni:; -r iit the groatost numb-3r of points is the
wlnier.
F--ic n rounn is to be accounted for on the
snore
oar.-] in
4. Th.?
ten }point slYsterl will bc2 u3-2r!.
a.
For a Dr;ia or Even round each contestant will
receive 10 points.
b.
For t}nc scoring of a round when. one Contes-
tant: has a c h i e v -ill advantage over his
o;_�lponen;: a ratio ,ill be used; such as 10/9,
10/9, an3 10 /7.
C.
For a slight edge, the winner receives 10, LL
t. io loser. 9; for a s:ir7e advantage the winner
;roul'i 1pcssiiply receive 10, t}:e loser Lon a
Still ,.iricr. a iv.zntagc in tho case of one or
6
more knocf,:3uwn�; during the course of a round,
the wi.nn _ 1: aoal.: pass i'vl1' rccr.ive 10, the
los,.�r 7.
-
d.
The points showing the conclusions by ,rhich
the decision his been reached must be clearly
-
indicat,.i can the score card which is a perma-
nent record' o.`. the contest.
e.
At the colic1. is ion Of eac}n contest, the
Rcfernn. %anc3 Illd3rj+':; shall
-
(1) mar.': .-, n "X" next to the name of each
Boxer;
(2) indi.ra try, Win, Draw or Lose upon the
score carry; and
-
(3) shall deliver the score cards promptly
s
to the Announcer.
(4) `r:ne decision of the Refer<-,e and .judges
shall be based on the following points.
(a) A cle._,n forceful hit, landed on any
vulnerable front part of the body
above the he l t should be credited
ill pro;pur-t.ic li. to it-3 dai;,iaging
effects.
f
r
(b) Agtjressiveness is next in impor-
.
t�incc <lnd ,points should be awarded
to t:he Contestant :rho sustains the
`
action of ,i round by the greatest
number of skillful attacks.
2 � �2-4�5•�
a not
?nly be pen3lizecl by loss of the round out
11so may be dis�-lualified if such conduct is
`l,,grant or. repeate(l.
In tll,? c:•1S(? of rope atc-11 1i11nor flouls, such as
hitting '.v'i.th the o:)(?n gl(�v(', clinching and
prolonging contest .after warning has been
given, the TZef:eree shall punish the offonder
with disqualification.
In the case of major fouls, such is illu-
strat oe l 10(�1OVI, the Referee sh..11 l i.nforrl
Contz.stan ts; tllat thcfoul:-, ::ill not be
tolerate(l am! can rc,sult in SulT-larr, disqu.11i-
fication ,i .houL" farther. warning:
(1) tiolcling \•;itl1 on,:� liand in.:i lii`_ting with
tlhe oth•ar, wllich i:; aii ianfi air method of
lanCiing a blol,, anal !TI lj- 11u';112 decisive
of fect 1)c'CaUS0 tih vox('r Struck is
unable to avoi(l or mr)%1(3 :it'1 the blcr.a to
break it:- forco.
(2) The kidnt_!y punc'h, 1n it l �!(;al blow land-
ing on that part of the 1)acl: near the
SpiMi 7(Il i Ov•21" t1112 ki.IneVS, is a major
foil am.l strictly b,1r.r., l b(�causc it may
produc(2 p(_rmanent i_njur-,
(3) A rai,i)i.t struck at the
l)ac'; of the m( c'r; ii(� ar the base of the
skull anal is barre.i as dangerous. A 1)lo'.a
lande:l on th(_' he.i., be hina the ear or on
the sido_ of th,_ noce -,, as tho opponont
turns hi.:, 11ea,', to avoid it, is not a
rabbit punch.
(4) Hutting with the top or side of the heal
t..-, cause cuts over opponent's
ey'_brc)":;s an(i other injuries affecting
thu o11tcume of the contP_St.
(5) "Thiimbinq" or )al)1)ing aL an opplonent's
eye ;:ith th(, thumbs of the glove has
fr_cquen( l j.' cau:;o.i S01:i0LIS injuries to
3`.If a rout is inLer,.-llutod i>('c.lu: (' of ,cci.(lental or
delibor.=1t(fo111 Lng, th(' Peforet, shall determine
whoth(_'I" the l•;ho has :)een foul( --(a can con-
tinue. T F tho I oxer's condition has not bean
suricmF;l ' of the foul, the
lb.'f; re(' 1111NY or(l(::r tho bcmit to contimie of ter a
r011!1011atb141 intOlWill its (leterGline(l by the Referee
who sh:111 so in:;trilct: th(' Timokoop,3r.
L, The Refertkk sh,-ill 11,c.iLie .ill qu(�:st:ions arising during
a cont:::,t Which d171' not: sp._�ci f__icall;' covered by these
rules and ,;hall ,al.sr) render hi:s cl( (-ision at the eonclu-
Sion OF a contest, iI1 conjunction with the Judges.
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8A.# V �a'
1 In case of a knockout, the Referee, after the
count of ten, shall immediately raise the arm of
the Contestant who has scored the 'P:noc}cout and
dec 1,3rr him the winner.
2, In order to arrive at � truce conclusion, every
point sh-)iilA be c•arr.ful l%obse�-,rved an 3 noted as
the round progresses with the winner of the round
to be (icternined by th,2 contestant receiving the
largest number Of points scored in that round.
3. It th,' e[lr,, of tin,, contr'�t, tht? c'Jt1t.rSt.ant who has
to his C-1.7,21it the grc<lt^:hL nurib-�r of points is the
winlher. . Each round is 1:,7 bC account cd for on the
score sari in fi'j 's.
4. The ten point system will b,l, uSC-1.
a. For a Dr:h:a or Even round each contestant- will
receive 10 points.
b. For the scoring of a round where one Contes-
tant ha a iiiev(3,1 an advantage over his
o;?ponent, a ratio .,'ill be used; such as 10/9,
10/3, ancl 10!7.
Co For a slight edge, the winner r,2ceivos 10,
t1,1(? loser 9; for ,i :'irio a (id: ;�ntago the wiI1nCr
a'oul rjos:;ii-)lv receiv(. 10, tl:e loser 30; for a
still :dia,lr idv•_lnt ;gf_ in th cas,-a of one or
more knoc'-,.towns during t11e course of a round,
th!2 wi.n;<<-r wo-ald possibly rc�c�Ave 10, the
loser 7.
d. The points showing the conclusions by :ttlich
the decision hLas been rcaiched roust be clearly
indicate;: o : th(, score card which is a perma-
nent recor:l o tho contest.
—
C- At
th0 conc I Its iOtl O t ('aC:h COI)tOSt, the
Ref,- LrQr'_. an,l Sh<lll
{ 1)
mark tin ":';" next to the name of each
Boxer;
(2)
indi(7atr3, Win, Draw or Lose upon the
scorch card; and
(3)
shall deliver the score: cards promptly
to the Announcer.
(4 }
';'he c?c.!c i.:7 ion of: Ulu- Refert- o kild JLldyes
shall bci based on the foll':.ainq points.
(a) A clean forceful hit, lan(lo� )ii any
vuln,�)rahle front part of til- '-)OdY
'
above the lholt should be cre,lited
in proportion to it:3 da»agi.ng
>rk4
,affects.
(1)) Agyrt-!ssiv,2ii,hs:s is next in impor-
?:anco and poi_nts should be za_warded
to the k-ontostanL %•jho sustains the
acLion of t roun,3 by the greatest
nu^bt. r of skillful attacks.
}
0
2
�1ext in imp:Drt3,1 iS sportsman=
ship. A Contestant sho.il�d b,"� g.iv�n
Cr:dit for sportsrianli;ce -iction in
th'2 ring, cl-D i3e. acih,2renc o to the
spirit as w,211 as to the letter of
the rul(�s and f,)r r_frzil:int: from
taking techrii.c-1 a3,;a;nt 'l0 cif
sitc.I-rtion:7 unfair t:) h.is ou;�_Dnent.
UnsPor.tsmanlike conduct: ter ac-t.ion
on thr2 Part of a cont:27:,tar,t shot.ild
11r:t�5JiSC� be taken into conSi3era-
tion and r)o].rlt3 darliicteii ill accor-
dance
Defensive work is relatively n or-
tant anci point:; shoul:: h— givens for
clov-Dr1 avoit?ing or i(; a
blo-:r.
Points shouM bc� .ir.Jar3c2C? wher, ri:1g
generalship is
conspicuous. This
com, ,)rises such
points as 'Elie
ahi.li.ty to grasp
quickly an;:i t i e-
a d va n ta g t � (D`
c-1v��q��port.<nity
tr
o !_LC.21_n-.i; tr1C' (, Z1�?citl
`ry
t
t(�LlJa'� r.tii tll
a I.inOs of L3it i;itions :hi''h may
arise; to for'�_SF,-=
inc7 neiitrali.:e an
0i)Poncnt' s for .I
of .a' ' ici:; ; c, f_orcc�
an opponent. to
adopt, a st.. l _ of
at
he is not ,)articri-
larly skillf�.rl.
It is fidvisablto deduct points
when 11 ContSt. I, It persistently
delays the action of a contest by
clinching, holding and lack of
agyre.i.ilvene:;S.
M. All. Referees, Judges an�i Timekr`epors are forbidden to
converse with anyone while they are pe-rforming their
assigned duties.
SECTION XVII.
SPECIAL IRULF"S RELATING TO W1?11h'MLI1IG
A. Wre:;tling compoL-itions shall be limited to one or three
fallci with •a sixty (60) minute limit or such other
time liriiit as the Board may authorize.
B. Only Rc-fences licensed by tho Board shall officiate at
any aru-stling colript'tl.tLOn hel(i vyi.thi.n the jurisdiction
of thc., Borlyd. The Roft�ree is given power- to conduct
t142 Room)-,ti.tion an3 to carry out Hie rules and regu-
lations of thin, Beard, in(] his decision shall be final.
27
7�
LI
L arise which. are ;got. ,.:.ad by tnese
rules, final decision shall 1,i� made by the Refc.ren.
C. Wrestlt?r.s appearing in competition must be clothe,3,
with clean athletic apparel. Trunks and tights must be
well fitting with a high waistband. Opponcnts may not
wear trunks of same color. Shoes must bta of soft
uppers with Solt soles and lace with eyelets only.
b. Thrr rind for any wrestling contest shall b_ not less
than si::t am (1 ti) feet nor_ moc a that; tti°cnt •-four ('11-4 )
feet squar'�, '.vithin the ropes. Tho ring floor shall, ex-
t.'nd not less than eighteu,n (18) incht.s beyond the
ropes. The ring shall b(� wit111 ropes in com-
pliance with sp,aciFication issilfDd b%, the, L3oarr:. Unless
oth 'r'.tii:3E? lUL};Ori'l.i? 1 rejuiredd by the Board, thy=_ ring
p ridding shall consist of Onia 1" lager of "En solitC'" or
11't:i_` I1<lt:r1•i� r 1 Lil t_" 1i Iva1.ent re-3ilioncy applie:1 over a
1" base of "Celot��x" buildi:Iy board or similar material.
E. Any. tyt 1, of hcl''i, grip, lock or trip shall be allowed.
1. Strangle hol. s, scratching, gouging, hitting or
striking with t-h,2 fist, pulling hair, using k;nuc-
klos and kicki:zg;
2. Shutting off breathing by covering nose or mouth
at thin sa"Tie Line; and,
3. throwing opponents out of the ring.
F. Wrestlor5 failing to br.ca:c ,0ion in'structe(I to do so by
the Shall ')o givoll a t c)nt o three to release
tht-i
holy:;
an,i
if a
IIresLI.or doi3 s
not break;
th(�-, mold by
tho
count
of
throo,
the offender
shall be
disqualified
and his oppr) ;ent :;}Lill be cleclar,2d the winner.
r. When one 17r.c�stler is out of th,-� r.ing, �;h�th�-2r. on the
apron, under tho ropes, or on the floor, his opponent
shall i; ine-di.ately ret.irta to thk! opposite side of the
ring .rind roam'-iin there until the who is out of
th(a ring h3:7 returnokl to they ring and the Referee has
instruct(--;i them to re ;amp- -wr,.:stling.
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46
fi. When during the coursF, of a match, any ter-.stler who, of
his ocan volition, lkaaves tho ring, going either onto
the apron or to the floor, shall be disqualified and
the other wrestler in th-? ring shall b,� declared the
winner..
I: Both shoulders pinned to the mat '.Or the count of three
(3) secoll;ls shall Constitute a fall .
1. Cnncetling or quitting h,�cause of receiving pain or
ptt 1t::;hnent i n`li.cte-1 by in opponents' legitimate,
hol:i con:tit it _ ; a f-ill.
2. Tl1< Rof---roe Shall slap the back, or the shol_ilciers
of a t•Ir.estlor_ securinci a frill anci he ,hall immedi-
ately r.elc�,_is his r1o1? can the fe1.1e:1 oppnn nt so
tl1 it t1if� latt,-,r .ail l not 1)-� strained by being held
unnessar.il.y loner in ii possible painf�tl. position.
3. a r;;2 not t0 r)u,L their h in under the
shoal("02rs O` a Conte,:Si-.12 1t: '11) 0 1 u t e 1 y
1)+2cesS lry to determi.110. %a fall.
4. No shell 1:;e to grzisp or hang
on to clotliini, mats or ropcs for support.
a. II �fL- r bci.::j-r:Jirne,., i.,. tho Referc^_, the
C0 t0st.all1: reps-ats this practice, he is
b. Under no circur,lst,ances 5n,ill any wrestler lay
his 11an:3>; on the Ri?f-L�r(--,e.
5, The Referee re,-)resenLs th,,,:t Board and is given
power to officiate the oxhi_hitions and to enforce
the 13oard7,1., ::ult,s and Regulattctis. The Referee's
i_11strilc-tin!1:; must be :>trictly complif2,2 with.
J. A tan -tram twl�nt is the co,nootition bet -,,eon a team of
two against: another team of two Wrestlers
wini.n a sixty (G O) minut:c time limit or three team
falls with t-,, o (2) minutes rest botween tea!,i falls.
1. Frei;m falls occur only when ono Ivan fr.otn a t!aam has
lost: a frill.
2. The cc mpotition br�gins, with ono man frO111 l'aCh tram
wr.estlin,j one 1:ia1i from the opposing tears whi.lo the
rl�spc.cLiv ? tc2al;i partnors remain on the apron of
tho ring oUt!si.de t11(", rillg tropes.
3. ,1 ra,_in c•an1:t:,t onher tho ring unless his partner is
or he .i.s ubl,! to L-ouch his partner's hand
t'u rk2l icvc2 11iIn. 110 lnuat havt� 1101d of a regulation
thrl--11 fool- riouhlc, repo with a knot in ono t?nkl and
th,.. other ont. (wer tho ring posts of his
toa!il' `; (:ornor.
4, At th— t'': c)f a tag c:ont.ict bi�tween the partners,
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Aw ti ..n
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IL
4b
t :'i a_ "i i! t�l�t i '_' tit :e r,-,otn 'Leos on
the 3:i ?'1 floor anal reach over the top rope only
to ma'. - .-ontact. The Referee
mu. -it see to it that
t}lt. '14re;3L"k 'r in thr` ring, after
tagging his Dc3rt-
ner, reLir_!5 to the outside of
the ring before his
partner- can th,-� ring.
5. Not nort3 Lhan two (2) wrc_,stlors
are permitted to
btu in tho ring at the saZmri time during th« c(:)mpe-
tition. During a team fall,
team partner.-, may
rnlievo each as often as
the:desire.
6. If a is injure.', so that he cannot con-
timic-, his partner must carry on alon!?. Tirin li-lt
must lnr, t.:lkon after an injury to liermiL- the
injure;i Conta�st:ant to b•� remove—til from the ring.
%. If tioithor t:a'. tl ha:i :'�a�t_'n albl _ tO tti n three falls
_1t Cho oxr?ir- tion of a timci limit, tht-2 team having
th - rno:?,t tal is to its crotlit is to be (oclare l the
-,.'inner.
3. It shall be a foul for a Contestant -,chile awaiting
11i.:3 ttl.rn on the apron to assist his :partner or to
inturforo with his partner.;oli4ionent.
9. It shrill h. a fr)ul fur a Coni_e:; tint while awaiting
lrl..i Limi to rt'loa,;.' hole on the. rope in his
corny r for an-, rc.uson tiha tsoever until officially
ra.licv i ;�:a his �.irtnor. or the Rt�f.rce. After_ one
-,a,arl:.ng o` t;1i:a i:lfr l,,t�r,n, the Referee shall
disqual i "y the or'fenclor. .
SECTION XVIII
SPISCIAT, RUW7,S 11ELATTN.G TO PULL CONTACT KARATE AND KICKBOXING
Thar Board hor.2by adopts as its own rules for the regulation
of full contra--t. I:,-1rato snatches acid for t1io regulation of
r aLches those wllich art:: contained in
Appendix "A" of thr so Rules and Regulations, said provisions
consizt7.:' q of S1.'{t"'a'n ruins do,3ign::1te, as "PULL CON'iACT
h/1RAZ'I: AN0 r; iC1,131) .TNG RULES" dated August 1, 1980, issued by
th i. -w IIexl.t't� AL ilet1C Cor mission and boaring the legend
NMAC 80-12.
A. All rcf:eri,rices to the term "Corrmi.ssion" which are
c:ontaline:i in Apnondix "A" hereto are. deemed to be
reft�r.eiwc s to the City of Miaini. Prc�fossional Boxing and
W2-est:lin,J Roard.
l3, Apidendi% "A" to these Rules and Regulations is hereby
incorr l?'.' and mad,-2 i .1r t 4-ier,2,)f as if
t -: provisions of sai: Appendix were fully scat forth
liercin,
SECTION IX,
GENERAL
A. A 3oard `-iembcsr in attendance and supervising a contest
or o.,%hi.bi.tion has the full power of the Board in en-
forc.in,j t}ic� rule:, an:l re,-pilations of the Bcari.
13. In cirk-1.rnst-arnccy not specifically cove,red by these
rult�s, the I3oar(l re5erv: s the right to mate what•aver
decision it dee,,ls to be fair_ and equi_tab1L and such
d-�cision stall be, final.
C. telt2vision rights will be negotiated by
the Board subject to its approval of the City Commis -
Sion.
D. These rules and regulations may be ame-mled from time to
time as the iienbc.rs of tho Board mai, deem necessar,. or
advisablo, subject to the approval of the City Cornrni.s-
si_on.
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