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

No contestant in any bout shall be paid for services until the services are rendered, and should it be determined by the referee or the commission that a contestant did not give an honest exhibition of his skill, his services shall not be remunerated. Any contestant who shall par…

No tournament or smoker shall be advertised or held without the consent of the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-451 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Championship tournaments may be awarded by the commission to clubs deemed eligible to conduct such tournaments under these rules. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-452 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

A champion who is found to have been ineligible at the time he won his championship shall forfeit the same, and all those defeated by him shall box again to determine a new champion, and the ineligible boxer shall return all prizes or medals won by him. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74…

An amateur, in order to compete in any contest, shall be clean, properly attired, and wearing a protection cup which has been listed as approved by the commission. The protection cup shall be firmly adjusted before the contestant leaves the dressing room. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-…

Amateurs shall box in light shoes without spikes, cleats, hard soles or hard heels, and shall wear regulation trunks which are loose fitting and made of lightweight cloth similar to an athlete's "running pants". Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-457 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HR…

The belt of the trunks shall not extend above the waistline. Swimming trunks shall not be worn. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-458 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

No metal, straps, buckles, necklaces or any other object which may cause injury shall be worn during any contest. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-459 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

A nonresident boxer, participating in a main event, must present himself at the office of the commission at least seven days prior to the scheduled date of his contest for licensing and physical examination. His weight and sparring sessions must meet the requirements of the commi…

The use of grease or other substances on the body or face of a contestant which may handicap an opponent is prohibited. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-460 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Mouthpieces that have been inspected and approved by the examining physician may be worn. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-461 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

The rules of practice and procedure for persons licensed by the commission shall be as provided in chapter 16-201, the rules of practice and procedure of the department of commerce and consumer affairs which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter. Notes Haw…

(a) The commission shall accept oral testimony on any item which is on the commission's agenda, provided that the testimony shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) Each person seeking to present oral testimony shall so notify the commission not later than forty-eight ho…

Any boxer not under contract to a manager may make his own matches, sign contracts and need not apply for a manager's license to handle his own affairs. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-47 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

All professional boxers who are knocked out from head blows or who receive a severe pounding about the head shall be placed under automatic no-contact medical suspensions for a period of time to be determined by the commission ranging from a minimum of thirty days to a maximum of…

The losing of four consecutive bouts by a boxer may be cause for suspension until a special study of his case had been made. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-49 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

(a) Christmas day. No license or permit shall be issued to any person or organization to hold or give any boxing contest or exhibitions on December 25th. (b) Application examination. Before acting upon an application for a license or permit, the commission may, at its discretion,…

It shall be within the province of the commission to suspend any contestant, his manager or seconds, contesting in the State, or acting in any capacity in connection with any bout, who is guilty of unfair dealings, ungentlemanly conduct or of violating any of the rules of the com…

(a) Any professional boxer who suffers a knockout by being counted out during a bout shall be required to take and pass a neurological examination before being permitted to box again. This requirement shall not apply to those cases where, in the professional judgment of the commi…

(a) General duties. The executive secretary shall be the administrative officer of the commission. He shall have direct supervision over all boxing clerks, officials and inspectors and shall organize their work and outline their duties. He shall also administer the distribution o…

Any person entering into a contract with a boxer for the purpose of arranging bouts, negotiating for financial reimbursements acting as an agent for any business which may be under the jurisdiction of the commission, shall be considered a manager under these rules and subject to …

Application for a license as manager shall be filed with the commission's executive secretary on a form provided by the commission not less than five days before the regular meeting which could consider such license. Managers, when applying for licenses, must be completely finger…

Manager's licenses are not transferable. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-62 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

It shall be the duty of a manager at all times to protect the interests of any boxer under contract to him: (1) To arrange proper training facilities; (2) To supervise the training of the boxers; (3) To protect the health and physical welfare of the boxers (The manager is respons…

(a) Written. Managers shall file with the commission all boxer-manager contracts executed in Hawaii within ten days of the execution of the contract, unless permission from the commission is obtained for a longer period of time. (b) Others. Verbal agreements or private civil agre…

No boxer can have more than one manager without express approval of the commission. In the case of two or more co-managers one shall be designated as the primary manager. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-65 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-12)

A licensed manager may act as a second for his own boxers without the necessity of a second's license. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-66 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Managers must not attempt to select or insist upon the selection of any designated referee or official in a bout in which a boxer under his management is to appear, and shall not have the name of such referee or official written into the official contract, under penalty of a fine…

Options on a boxer's services or blanket contracts between a manager and promoter must be filed with the commission and subject to its approval. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-68 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Any contestant or manager who has entered into a contract approved by the commission with any person or organization to participate in a bout, who shall find that, for any reason or cause, he will not be able to fully carry out his contract, and does not notify such person or org…

When a licensed manager is suspended for any reason by the commission, the boxers under contract to him shall: (1) At their discretion become "free agents" during the period of suspension and not be required to pay a manager's share to the suspended manager. (2) Sign contracts wi…

Managers may not sign boxers to contracts for a period exceeding five years. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-71 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Either managers or boxers, or both, signing boxer-manager contracts, may be required to appear before the commission at a regular meeting before their contracts are approved. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-72 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

(a) Licensing. Nonresident managers accompanying their boxers to the State may be granted a manager's license upon proper application. (b) Earnings. A nonresident manager who sends boxers to the State, but does not accompany them, may request that his share of the boxer's earning…

A second shall be considered any person who supervises the training of boxers or accompanies a boxer into the ring for the purpose of giving assistance or advice before a contest and between rounds. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-77 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Im…

No one holding only a second's license shall attempt to act as manager or assist in any way in procuring matches. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-78 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Seconds shall wear white, short-sleeved, dress or sport shirt with open collar with at least one breast pocket, and shall wear shoes. Uniform attire of a different color may be permissible subject to approval of the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-79 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/…

Seconds shall observe and obey all rules of the ring as established by the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-80 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Seconds shall not be more than three in number for any boxer. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-81 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Seconds and managers must not coach or in any way assist a principal during a round, or by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his opponent. They must remain seated in place and be quiet. Continued coaching, after being issued a warning, may result in a fine, suspension or …

Before a bout, the referee shall be informed of the identity of the chief second. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-83 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Seconds must not spray or forcefully throw water on a contestant. Pouring or throwing water on a boxer or using an excessive amount of water on a sponge or towel which causes water to drip on the mat is prohibited. A second may sponge off his boxer with a sponge or wet towel, pro…

Seconds shall not enter a ring until the bell indicates the end of a round. They shall leave the ring at the sound of the timer's whistle, ten seconds before a round is to begin, removing all obstructions, buckets, stools, etc., promptly at the sounding of the gong. Notes Haw. Co…

A chief second considering his boxer in danger of being seriously injured through continuation of the contest may throw a towel into the ring as a token of accepting defeat and immediately enter the ring, thus accepting responsibility for stopping the contest and causing his boxe…

Fans may be used between rounds, swinging of towels is prohibited. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-87 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Violations of the above rules shall be followed by ejection of the offenders from the ring corner, and may result in indefinite suspension of the offenders and disqualification of their principal by the referee, and/or such fine as may be imposed by the commission. Notes Haw. Cod…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-89