Hawaii Administrative Code

In awarding points the following shall be taken into consideration: (1) Number of hits. Points shall be awarded for direct, clean hits with the knuckle part of the closed glove on any part of the front or side of the head or body above the belt. Hits on the arms do not count. Bac…

One of the most important duties of a referee is to observe carefully the physical well-being of a boxer. If a contest becomes too one-sided and one of the contestants is receiving unnecessary punishment by reason of the superiority of the other, or, if in the opinion of the refe…

If a boxer receives an injury causing blood to flow, the contest cannot be interrupted for the purpose of stopping the flow of blood unless, in the opinion of the referee, the injury is such as to render the injured person incapable of going on. If the second cannot stop the blee…

If the advice of the physician is sought or invited and his advice is that an injured boxer should not continue, the referee shall strictly abide by such opinion and halt the contest and award the contest to the winner. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-437 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (…

In doubtful cases, where the referee could not see what took place, he may, before deciding, ask the opinion of the judges. In that case the round shall be stopped and the time taken out, and he must immediately demand the opinion of the judges. After having received the opinion …

All contracts for boxing bouts shall include the following paragraph: "The boxer agrees to equip himself with an abdominal guard of his own selection, type to be approved by the commission, which will obviate the necessity of any claims being made for low blows during the contest…

Senior amateur boxing contests may be held within the State of a limited number of rounds not exceeding four of a duration of not more than two minutes each, and the rest period between each round shall be one minute, or three rounds of a duration of three minutes each and rest p…

Sanctions shall be granted for contests in tournaments of three rounds of not more than three minutes' duration, or for contests not to exceed four rounds of two minutes' duration. In any case the interval between each round shall be one minute. Amateur championships shall be thr…

When sanctions are granted for tournaments, the number of rounds to be contested and the duration thereof shall be announced on the entry blank and program. At the conclusion of the last round, the judges and referee must make a decision in favor of one of the contestants, which …

Any boxer who competes in an amateur boxing contest of a longer duration than is permitted by this subchapter shall be suspended for such period as the commission shall decide. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-444 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)…

(1) Win by "knockout". A competitor is knocked out if he refuses or is unable to continue the contest before the referee's count of ten. (2) Win by retirement of opponent. This decision shall be awarded in case of an accident to an opponent which causes incapacity to box. The rig…

Any competitor who does not obey the instructions of the referee, violates the boxing rules, boxes in an unsportsmanlike manner or commits fouls may be warned or disqualified without warning by the referee. The following are fouls: (1) Each hit or hold below the belt, tripping, k…

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…