N.J.A.C. 13:46 — RULES GOVERNING BOXING, EXTREME WRESTLING AND SPARRING EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES (Subchapter 1 to 24B)

(a) The following are fouls in boxing and boxers committing any of these infractions are subject to penalty as the referee sees fit: 1. Hitting below the belt; 2. Hitting an opponent who is down or who is getting up after being down; 3. Holding an opponent with one hand and hitti…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.22 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(b). Section was previously "Eyes, submission of medical report".

(a) If a boxer has competed anywhere in a bout of nine rounds or more, he shall not be permitted to box in this State until 30 days have elapsed since his last bout. (b) If a boxer has competed anywhere in a bout of seven to eight rounds inclusive, he shall not be permitted to bo…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.24 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). Section was previously "Inability to perform contract due to injuries or illness".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.25 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). Section was previously "cleanly shaven".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.26 Repealed by R.1985 d.164, effective 4/1/1985. See: 17 New Jersey Register 55(a), 17 New Jersey Register 837(a). Originally "Boxers from same stable".

If a boxer persists in fouling, despite a referee's warnings and in violation of clean sportsmanship, the referee shall have the right to disqualify said boxer. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.27

When a boxing contest is stopped because of rain or other unavoidable circumstances and less than half of the scheduled number of rounds have been finished, the Commissioner or his representative shall call the same a draw. If, under the same circumstances, half or more of the sc…

No professional boxer who is not a resident of New Jersey may be booked or scheduled to appear in any boxing contest unless such boxer has in his possession a current license from his State of legal residence, or other appropriate governmental jurisdiction, or if the same provisi…

Any boxer who has attained his 18th birthday and is not under contract to a manager can make his own matches, signing contracts to handle his own affairs and shall for the same apply for a manager's license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.3 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.30 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). Section was previously "Examination prior to licensing and boxing".

(a) A boxer may be disciplined by the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:46-22.1 for any violation of the rules of the Board. (b) In addition to any other discipline which may be imposed by the Commissioner, the following suspensions shall be imposed upon any boxer who fails a …

Any boxer making his first professional appearance may not box more than four rounds. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.32 New Rules, R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a).

(a) Any boxer must provide positive proof of his age and identity. (b) Unless positive proof of age and identity is provided, the inspector shall not permit the contestant to box. (c) Positive proof of age and identity may include but may not be limited to a drivers license or bi…

(a) All boxers with managers must, when boxing in New Jersey for the first time, sign boxer-manager contract forms. These must be executed in triplicate in the presence of a notary public or a Commission official. One copy shall be retained by the manager, one copy shall be retai…

(a) Boxer-manager contracts in New Jersey shall be effective for a maximum of five years, unless the manager releases the boxer or the Commissioner declares the contract void. (b) No boxer-manager contracts in New Jersey may be renewable at the exclusive option of the manager. No…

Release of a boxer by a manager from a boxer-manager contract shall be in writing and shall be kept on file in the State Athletic Commission office. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.7

(a) Both parties to a boxer-manager contract must be licensed by the State Athletic Commission or the same shall not become effective. (b) The Commissioner may recognize contracts on file with governmental agencies in other jurisdictions provided that the contracts comply with th…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.9 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). This section was previously "minors".

In order to be licensed as a manager an individual must indicate to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that he is able to work with the boxer or boxers he seeks to manage and to protect their interest and safety and is conversant with the rules and regulations of the Commission…

No unlicensed manager shall deal with any promoter or matchmaker. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.10

No unlicensed person shall book or schedule a match until issued a manager's license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.11

If a licensed manager desires to represent another licensed manager in securing contests for a boxer, such manager must have in his possession a written agreement by both the manager and boxer whom he represents. This agreement must be filed with the Commissioner who shall approv…

(a) No boxer can have more than one manager without express approval of the Commissioner. (b) If a boxer shall have more than one manager, all such managers should be on record with the Commission and the promoter must deal only with the licensed manager or managers so recorded. …

It shall be a prohibited practice for any licensed manager to attempt to take another manager's boxer. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.14 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Old text deleted and new te…

Contracts between a manager and boxer are not transferable without filing a proper notice thereof with the Commissioner attested to by all of the principals. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.15

No manager shall attempt to render aid to an injured boxer before the ringside physician has had an opportunity to examine the boxer. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.16 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(…

No advertising matter shall appear on the person or clothing of managers appearing in the ring in any capacity. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.17

A license of any manager shall be suspended for an arrest for or revoked on a conviction of any offense in this or any other jurisdiction which would be under New Jersey law a crime of moral turpitude or any other offense which indicates that licensure would be inimical to the co…

Any manager who gives incorrect information on any application may be suspended by the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.19

No manager may work as a second unless he has been licensed as a second. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.2 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Old text deleted and new text substituted.

It shall be a prohibited practice for a manager to supply boxers for bouts who are either unfit to box or who fail to give satisfactory performances. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.20 Repealed R.1971 d.172, effective 9/30/1971. See: 3 New Jersey Register 182(a), 3 New Jersey Re…

(a) Applications for a boxing manager's license shall contain a true and complete statement of all persons connected with the management. (b) Subsequent to the granting of any such license such applicant shall submit for approval by the State Athletic Commissioner any change at a…

Any manager who signs a boxer-manager contract must continue to be licensed during the term of the contract. If a manager does not renew his license, or if his license is not renewed or if his license is revoked by the Commissioner, the provisions of the boxer-manager contract at…

(a) The manager shall be entitled to no more than 33 1/3 percent of the ring earnings of any boxer with whom he has a properly filed boxer-manager contract. (b) If any boxer performs on any card without his manager's permission, such manager may request the Commissioner to hold 1…

When a manager fails to sign a club contract because of carelessness, or indifference, he shall be subject to fine or suspension or both and in addition for proven dereliction the Commissioner may void a boxer-manager contract. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.5

A manager under suspension must not work in any boxer's corner or negotiate with any promoter or matchmaker for any boxer's services. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.6

No manager shall have more than four boxers engaged on a card of any boxing show. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.7 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Old text deleted and new text substituted.…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.8 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Section was originally "Signatories to club contract".

Any manager who agrees to accept a match for the services of a boxer through the medium of any written or telegraphic means of communication shall be held accountable for his actions as if accomplished in person by a club contract. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-6.9

Prior to the issuance of a license of a boxing second, the applicant must pass a written and/or oral examination relating to the Commissioner's rules and regulations, treatment of injuries, physical conditioning, health care, nutrition, training, first aid, effects of drugs and a…

No advertising matter shall appear on the person or clothing of seconds appearing in the ring in any capacity. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-7.10

(a) No second may terminate the performance of the boxer he is serving either between rounds or during the progress of any boxing contest in which such boxer is a contestant. (b) Violation of this Section shall result in automatic suspension of the second together with the boxer …

Each contestant must have at least two and no more than three seconds. However, in championship bouts, a contestant may have no more than four seconds. Each such second may wear only such costume as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. Only one of such seconds may be inside the…

No second may coach any of the boxers during the progress of any round. No second may enter the ring and assist a boxer back to his corner unless the bout has been terminated by the referee or ringside physician. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-7.3

First aid and other ring equipment of a second shall in all cases at all times before, during and after use at a bout, be subject to inspection by the ringside physician and the Commissioner's inspector. The decision of the ringside physician not to permit the use of any such equ…

(a) A bucket with ice, plastic water bottle, sponge and surgical tape must be available in each boxer's corner. Without specific permission of the Commissioner, the only other materials which a second may bring to or use at ringside are Vaseline, Adrenalin (in a manufacturer's vi…

Any excessive or undue spraying or throwing of water on any boxer between rounds is forbidden. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-7.6

(a) Any second who violates any of the regulations of the Board shall be disciplined by the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:46-22.1. (b) Any second who gives incorrect information on any application may be suspended by the Commissioner. (c) A second under suspension shall no…

A second holding only a second's license shall not attempt to act as manager, or assist in any way in obtaining matches. If found guilty of such actions, he shall be suspended. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-7.8