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

No second 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 § 13:46-7.9

(a) Referees and judges for boxing exhibitions shall be selected, licensed, and assigned by the Commissioner. Referees and judges are at-will employees of the Board and, notwithstanding the procedure enumerated in N.J.A.C. 13:46-4.14, may have their licenses revoked or their rene…

(a) When a contestant is knocked down the referee shall order the opponent to retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring, pointing to the corner, and immediately begin the count over the boxer who is down. (b) He shall audibly announce the passing of the seconds, accompany…

(a) If the contestant taking the count is still down when the referee calls the count of "ten" the referee shall wave both arms to indicate that he has been knocked out. (b) The referee's count is the official count. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.11

When a round in any boxing contest, including the last round, shall terminate before a contestant who has been knocked down shall have risen from the floor of the ring, the count for the knockdown and referee's count shall be continued, and, if the fallen contestant shall fail to…

The referee may audibly or physically command boxers to "break", or use a combination of those commands, when clinches occur during the course of the contest. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.13 Amended by R.1988 d.17, effective 1/4/1988. See: 19 New Jersey Register 1787(a), 20 N…

(a) A boxer shall be required to take a full count of eight if: 1. A boxer has been knocked down, even if he has regained his feet prior to or during the count of eight; or 2. A boxer has received a severe and sustained beating without defending himself. (b) When a boxer receives…

If any boxer fails to answer the bell after his rest period between rounds, the referee shall declare his opponent the winner by a TKO in the round coming up. The judges shall so indicate on their scorecards. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.15 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective …

The referee shall inspect the gloves and make sure that no foreign substances have been applied to either the gloves or any part of a boxer's head or body to the detriment of an opponent. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.16

A boxer shall be considered by the referee to be knocked down when any part of his body other than his feet is on the ring floor, or if he is helplessly on the ropes as a result of a legal blow as ruled by the referee. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.17 Amended by R.1985 d.284, …

(a) In any case where the referee decides that the contestants are not honestly competing, the bout should be stopped. (b) A contestant earns nothing and shall not be paid for an exhibition or contest in which there is stalling, faking or dishonesty or collusion or when a contest…

(a) The point system of scoring shall govern the decision and be rendered by three judges. (b) The judges must mark their scorecards in ink or in indelible pencil at the end of each round, with the winner of a round receiving 10 points in the boxer's column, and the loser receivi…

The referee shall be the chief official of every boxing match and shall remain in the ring during the entire time of the contest. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.2

(a) Each judge shall record a score of 10 points for at least one of the two fighters when scoring a round. (b) Each judge shall render his or her scorecard to the official scorekeeper for a round by round individual tally of points for each boxer. Each judge shall turn in his or…

(a) If a contestant has been knocked out or has fallen out of the ring during the contest, the referee shall at once order the other boxer to a neutral corner. (b) The contestant who has fallen or has been knocked out of the ring must, within 20 seconds, return to the ring unassi…

It shall be the referee's duty absolutely to forbid fouls. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.22

(a) A contestant may not be awarded a contest on a claim of a low blow foul unless the referee determines that due to the severity and deliberativeness of the low blow foul, the boxer responsible for the low blow foul shall be disqualified. A referee may penalize any contestant w…

(a) A referee shall submit a report of any and all contests which he referees where there has been a disregard of the rules. (b) The original report must be mailed to the Trenton office of the Commissioner within seven days. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.24 Amended by R.1985 d…

(a) The compensation to referees and judges shall be paid by the promoter conducting the event and shall be $ 350.00 for each referee and $ 300.00 for each judge assigned to an event by the Commissioner. The Commissioner may increase the above compensation fee based upon consider…

Any licensee who verbally or physically abuses a referee or judge shall be suspended indefinitely and his license may be revoked. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.26 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). …

Whenever the referee shall observe a blow delivered below the belt, he shall, as a means of notice to the fans and the offender, step between the boxers and with his free hand make a sweeping motion upwards from the floor as a warning to the offender to raise his punches and to r…

A boxer who is knocked out must not be touched or moved by anyone except the ringside physician. The physician shall determine the methods of resuscitation. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.28 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 Ne…

Persistent fouling by a boxer in spite of the referee's warnings, and in violation of clean sportsmanship, may, in the judgment of the referee, result in disqualification of the offender. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.29

(a) Referees and judges must report for duty at least one hour before the scheduled starting time of the show. (b) At least three judges and at least two referees will be assigned for each show. (c) Referees must first report to their dressing room; then to ringside; must stay at…

The Commissioner may in his discretion change a referee's decision if in his judgment a palpable and self-evident error has been committed. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.30

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.31 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Section originally "Accident insurance; premium payment".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.32 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 2432(a). Section originally "Judges, majority vote".

(a) In the event a judge becomes incapacitated and is unable to finish scoring a boxing contest, time out should be called and the alternative referee shall immediately be assigned to score the same. (b) It shall be mandatory for the alternative referee to continue scoring on the…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.34 R.1972 d.62, effective 3/22/1972. See: 4 New Jersey Register 76(d). 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 "Extension of championship bout".…

In the event a referee becomes incapacitated time out shall be called and the other referee assigned to the show will assume the duties of the incapacitated referee. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.35 New Rule, R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 3962(a…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.4 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 "Cardiograms; physical examination".

(a) A referee may wear only such costume as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. (b) No jewelry or wristwatches shall be worn by a referee during a bout. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.5 Amended by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.6 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Section originally "Wiping boxing gloves".

The referee shall, before starting a contest, ascertain from each contestant the name of his chief second, and shall hold said chief second responsible for the conduct of his assistant seconds during the progress of the contest. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.7

The referee shall call contestants together before such bout for final instructions, covering good sportsmanship and the eight-count; at which time each contestant shall be accompanied by his chief second only. The contestants, after receiving instructions, shall shake hands and …

No persons other than the contestants, the referee and the ringside physician may be in the ring during the progress of a round. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8.9 Amended by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). Add…

(a) In order to be appointed and licensed as an inspector, an individual must indicate to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that he is capable of determining the appropriate amount of taxes and insurance premiums to be paid by a promoter for an event. Inspectors must be able t…

Inspectors must check lock boxes to make certain no counterfeit tickets are deposited and as a double check on the box office count. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.10

Inspectors shall, when the occasion requires, submit special reports on performances of the boxers, recommendations for suspensions or unusual incidents. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.11

If any participant in any combative sport is injured and requires hospital attention, the inspectors must notify the Commissioner's office at once and then shall submit a special report on a form supplied by the Commissioner. The same shall include all details and subsequent foll…

Inspectors shall see that all seconds present a neat appearance according to the rules of this Chapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.13

Inspectors shall see that all necessary equipment is provided, that the contestants are ready on time, that the seconds are properly instructed in their duties and that all regulations pertaining to the proper conduct of the bout are enforced. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.14…

Inspectors shall make an inquiry of all boxers after their bouts, in cooperation with the physicians, and shall report any injuries covered by the accident insurance plan on a special form to the Commissioner within 24 hours. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.15

Inspectors must forward voided receipts as well as all other receipts from receipt books in their custody promptly after the conduct of any show to which they are assigned. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.16

(a) Inspectors shall be assigned by the Commissioner to each event. (b) The compensation to the inspectors shall be paid by the promoter and the fee for each of the inspectors shall be $ 170.00. (c) Promoters shall not make any payments of compensation directly to inspectors. The…

Inspectors who are assigned to attend the weigh-in shall be paid by the promoter and shall be compensated $ 170.00. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.2 Amended by 57 N.J.R. 1303(a), effective 6/16/2025

(a) The inspector-in-charge at every show, boxing or wrestling, must submit or mail to the Commissioner within 24 hours a completed inspector's report on a form provided by the State Athletic Commission. (b) Payment of all taxes and other fees must be made to the State Athletic C…

(a) Each inspector shall carry with him at all times his receipt book for license fees or other collections. (b) Receipts are made out in triplicate; one copy for the person paying the fee, one copy for the inspector to forward to the Commission office together with his report an…

Inspectors at boxing shows must obtain the judges' scorecards and forward same to the Commissioner in addition to other required reports. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-9.5 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 14…

Promoters shall be liable for the compensation of all referees, judges, timekeepers, announcers, and physicians. Promoters shall not make any payments of compensation and/or expenses directly to referees, judges, timekeepers, announcers or physicians. The promoter shall write a c…