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

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

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…

This subchapter shall apply to all "championship boxing matches" as that term is defined in these rules. All other rules of this chapter shall continue to apply to championship boxing matches except that, in the event of a conflict, the rules of this subchapter shall control. Not…

There shall not be a three knockdown rule in effect. No championship match shall be terminated automatically upon one boxer being knocked down three times in the same round. The referee shall be the sole arbiter as to whether and when a match should be terminated. Notes N.J. Admi…

A boxer cannot be saved by the bell in any round. The referee shall continue to count against a boxer who has suffered a knockdown and shall award a knockout victory to the opponent of any boxer who does not regain his or her feet prior to the count of 10, regardless of when the …

(a) A boxer who is knocked through the ropes must regain his or her feet and reenter the ring unassisted within:1. Ten seconds, if the boxer has landed on the ring apron outside the ropes; or 2. Twenty seconds, if the boxer has landed on the floor, tables or seats surrounding the…

(a) Except as provided in (b) below, each championship boxing match shall be scheduled for 12 rounds of three minutes each, with a one minute rest period between rounds. (b) Championship boxing matches between female contestants shall be scheduled for 12 rounds of two minutes eac…

The referee is the sole arbiter of a match and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest. If the referee determines that a boxer is too injured for the bout to continue, the injured boxer loses by technical knockout. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-8A.3