HAR 16-74 — BOXING (Subchapter 1 to 37)

In any bout in which a state champion participates, his title shall be at stake in all cases where the official weigh-in shows his opponent to be within the maximum weight limit of the champion's class, provided his opponent meets the following qualifications: (1) Has established…

A contender who has not qualified by three consecutive months of residence, but who defeats the champion in a regular contest of at least ten rounds, and within the weight limit of the champion's class, may claim the title if he establishes residence for six months after winning …

The weights of the contestants will be announced at the ringside. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-26 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

All championship contests must be at least ten rounds. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-260 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

State championships can only be held in this State. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-261 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

The commission may name state champions in each weight class, who must be bona fide residents of the State for at least three consecutive months. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-262 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

A resident of three consecutive months is eligible to challenge for a championship. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-263 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Within six months after winning the title, a champion shall meet a recognized title contender as listed by the commission at the championship weight, and every six months thereafter, must defend his title against a recognized title contender as listed by the commission. Notes Haw…

Should a champion fail to defend his title, the commission will receive and forward to the champion on behalf of another boxer and at the lapse of six months a "challenge". The champion must accept the challenge within fifteen days after receipt thereof and enter into proper arti…

In order to guarantee the sincerity of the challenge, each challenge must be accompanied by deposit of $500 payable by certified or cashier's check drawn to the order of the 'State Boxing Commission'. The check shall also serve as a weight forfeit. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-266 …

The commission, in receiving and accepting a challenge or challenges, reserves the right to consider only those challenges received from boxers who, in the opinion of the commission, are legitimate contenders and shall return all others. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-267 [Eff 10/2/8…

The commission shall suspend the license of any boxer engaging in any contest within the State or elsewhere with a champion who is under suspension for refusing to accept a challenge as aforesaid, and if such boxer has not received a license from the State, such engagement will b…

In addition to disciplining the holder of the championship title as aforesaid, or should the champion for any reason be unable to qualify, the commission may declare the title forfeited and hold a tournament open to all contenders and award the title to the successful boxer takin…

If a substitute boxer who is requested to appear at any club for any show is not used, he shall be used on the next succeeding show staged by the club, or shall be reimbursed by the club for training expenses, as contractually agreed upon. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-27 [Eff 10/2/…

A championship can be lost by default, forfeit or inability to make the required weight. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-270 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

The sale of all tickets for any boxing contest is prohibited until plans of the arena are approved by the City and County building department. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-275 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-25)

No person shall be admitted to any contest or exhibition unless he holds a ticket, with the exception of persons designated by the commission in writing for official duty. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-276 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 440-9, 440-17)…

All tickets shall be either: (1) Commission; or (2) Reserved seat tickets; or (3) General admission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-277 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 440-9, 440-17)

All tickets shall have the date clearly printed thereon and shall have a coupon attached. All tickets, other than commission tickets, shall have the price and taxes printed plainly thereon. Commission tickets are not subject to tax. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-278 [Eff 10/2/81; co…

Commission tickets shall include all tickets situated around the apron of the ring and a stipulated number of "riser" seats for commission members, executive secretary of the commission, inspectors detailed by the commission for duty, press and other officials as designated by th…

Boxers, when obtaining licenses, must be completely fingerprinted at the time the application is filed with the commission. The necessary equipment and cards will be furnished by the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-28 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: H…

Reserved seat tickets shall have on both the stub and coupon the seat number, row and section. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-280 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-17)

Tickets for reserved seats at any boxing shows shall be printed for that smoker only. Unused tickets shall not be used for any other smoker. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-281 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-17)

In case of general admission tickets, where the purchaser may occupy any unreserved seat, then both the coupon and ticket shall be consecutively numbered. The coupon attached shall be numbered to correspond with the number on the ticket. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-282 [Eff 10/2/8…

Tickets of different prices must be printed on cardboard of different colors. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-283 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-17)

All complimentary tickets shall be marked "complimentary" in large letters. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-284 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-17)

Tickets for the press and media shall not be issued to exceed the comfortable seating capacity of the designated press area surrounding the ring. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-285 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

No exchange of tickets shall be made except at the box office and no tickets shall be redeemed after the contest has taken place. Tickets in the hands of agencies must be returned to the box office not later than two hours before the contest has started. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-7…

Every person, club, corporation or association promoting contests shall deliver all unsold tickets to the ticket inspector immediately after the contest. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-287 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-18)

The sale of tickets cannot exceed the seating capacity of the house, and no ticket may be issued for standing room nor can any person be sold the right of admission without a ticket. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-288 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 440-9…

Whenever a show is held, an authorized representative of the licensed club holding such show shall, in addition to the written report required by the commission, give a memorandum or box office statement to the inspector immediately after the close of the box office and the inspe…

All participants shall report to the dressing room inspector at least one hour before the scheduled starting time of the show. Failure to report on time may result in the licensee being fined or suspended. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-29 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440…

In all cases where it is reported by an inspector that a club has made an incorrect statement of its gate receipts, or has used tickets not appearing on the statement required by the rules of the commission, or has made any mistake or engaged in subterfuge so as to reduce the amo…

The boxing ring shall not be less than 16 feet nor more than 20 feet square within the ropes, and shall be elevated not more than four feet above floor and shall be formed of posts and ropes, the latter extending in a triple line eighteen inches, thirty-five inches, and fifty-two…

When the floor of the boxing ring is not elevated at least three and one-half feet above the floor of the building, there shall be a clear space of three feet on all sides of the ring from the posts. Cuspidors or some receptacle must be placed in each contestant's corner between …

A gong not less than twelve inches in diameter shall be fastened securely to one of the ring supports or other suitable place at the outside center of the ring on a level with the ring platform. The timekeeper shall use a metal hammer to indicate the beginning and end of rounds, …

The entire ring platform shall be cleared of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, etc., the instant the gong indicates the beginning of the round, and none of the articles shall be placed on the ring floor until the gong has sounded the end of the round. Notes Haw. Code R…

There shall be provided by clubs a sufficient number of buckets for the use of all contestants. Clubs shall also provide fans, powdered resin for canvas, stools for seconds, and such other articles as are required in the conduct of contests. Clubs are directed to furnish a clean …

Gloves for all main events shall be new and furnished by the promoter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-299 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

The office of the commission shall be located in Honolulu. The office hours shall be in accordance with the established hours of the State government. All filings shall be at the office of the commission. All papers filed shall be the property of the commission. Meetings of the c…

Contestants shall box in proper costume, including an abdominal protection cup as shall be listed as approved by the commission, all of which shall be firmly adjusted before leaving the dressing room. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-30 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (…

There shall be no tampering with gloves by a boxer or his handlers, after the gloves have been assigned by the inspector. Infringement of this rule may lead to suspension or fine, or both penalties for all parties found guilty by the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-300 [Ef…

If gloves used in preliminary bouts have been used before, they must be whole, clean, in sanitary condition and subject to inspection by the referee or inspectors as to condition. If found to be unfit they shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the requir…

All clubs must have on hand an extra set of six-ounce, eight-ounce and ten-ounce gloves to be used in case gloves are broken or in any way damaged during the course of a bout. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-302 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Each contestant shall wear gloves weighing not less than ten ounces, if either contestant weighs more than one hundred and seventy-five pounds; and eight ounces, if either contestants weigh one hundred and seventy-five pounds or less. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-303 [Eff 10/2/81; …

Gloves for the main event may be put on in the ring after the referee has first inspected the bandaged hands of both contestants. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-304 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Only soft cotton bandages or linen bandages shall be used for the protection of the hands. One roll of two-inch cotton gauze bandage or linen bandage not to exceed ten yards in length shall be used for each hand. A reasonable amount of adhesive tape may be used on the hands and w…

No liquids, powder or other substances of any kind shall be applied to the hands before or after they are bandaged. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-306 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

All bandages and taping shall be applied in the dressing room in the presence of an inspector or representative of the commission and shall be subject to the approval of the referee or commission representative. Wrapping shall commence upon notification by the inspector. Notes Ha…

Boxers signed to engage in a contest must appear in the dressing room equipped with two pairs of different colored regulation trunks. The trunks shall be loose-fitting and made of light cloth similar to an athlete's "running pants". The two contestants shall not wear trunks of th…