SPS 192.31(2)(a)(a) A boxer who is knocked out during a bout may not take part in competitive unarmed combat or sparring for a period of at least 60 days from the date of the bout. A boxer whose bout was terminated by a technical knock-out may not take part in competitive unarmed combat or sparring for a period of at least 30 days from the date of the bout.
SPS 192.31(2)(b)
(b) A boxer who, twice in a period of 3 months, has been knocked out may not take part in competitive unarmed combat or sparring during a period of 6 months from the second bout.
SPS 192.31(2)(c)
(c) A boxer who has been knocked out 3 times in a period of 12 months may not take part in competitive unarmed combat or sparring for a period of one year from the third knock-out.
SPS 192.31(2)(d)
(d) Before resuming unarmed combat after any of the periods of rest prescribed in par.
(a), a boxer shall satisfy any requirements imposed by the department.
SPS 192.31(2)(e)
(e) The requirements and conditions under pars.
(a) and
(d) apply to knock-outs and technical knock-outs in bouts that occurred in this state. The requirements and conditions under pars.
(b) and
(c) apply to knock-outs and technical knock-outs regardless of whether the bouts occurred in this state or another jurisdiction.
SPS 192.31 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.32
SPS 192.32 Attending a boxer injured or knocked out. SPS 192.32(1)(1)
In the event of a knockout or serious injury, the referee shall immediately request the ringside physician to check the boxer's condition and to render aid if necessary. A ringside physician shall enter the ring immediately if a bout ends in a knock-out or if it is stopped because of an injury.
SPS 192.32(2)
(2) The attending ringside physician may, on the physician's initiative, enter the ring between rounds and, at the request of the referee, during the round for the purpose of examining an injured boxer. If in the opinion of the ringside physician a boxer is in danger of further physical injury, the ringside physician shall notify the referee to terminate the bout. The injured boxer shall lose the bout by a technical knock-out, unless a fight is terminated under s.
SPS 192.29 (1) (a), results in a technical draw under s.
SPS 192.29 (1) (c), or is declared a no contest under s.
SPS 192.29 (2).
SPS 192.32(3)
(3) In the event of any serious injury, the ringside physician shall immediately render treatment and prescribe further treatment if necessary.
SPS 192.32(4)
(4) Any boxer who sustains a severe injury or a knock-out in a bout shall follow the instructions of the attending ringside physician until the boxer's personal physician is available.
SPS 192.32(5)
(5) A boxer who has been knocked out may not be touched, except for removal of the mouthpiece, until the attending ringside physician enters the ring and personally attends the boxer and issues any instructions the ringside physician deems necessary.
SPS 192.32 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.33
SPS 192.33 Head injury slip. A head injury slip shall provide instruction to immediately contact a physician if any of the following symptoms occur:
SPS 192.33(2)
(2) Increasing drowsiness or loss of consciousness following the bout. The head injury slip shall instruct the boxer to awaken every 2 hours during the night following the bout to check for symptoms under this subsection.
SPS 192.33(9)
(9) Oozing of blood or watery fluid from the ears or nose.
SPS 192.33 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
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SPS 192.34(1)(1)
All boxers shall wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round may not begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action. The referee may deduct points or disqualify a contestant if the mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is judged the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.
SPS 192.34(2)
(2) Professional boxers, other than those participating in an exhibition bout, may not wear head gear. Boxers participating in an exhibition bout shall wear competition headgear weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been approved by USA Boxing, Incorporated or the commissioner or department representative. Headgear may include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style headgear, headgear with a jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or sparring headgear are prohibited.
SPS 192.34 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.35(1)(1)
Boxers shall box in proper dress including an approved foul-proof protection cup for a male boxer, trunks with a belt line below or at the waistline, shoes of soft material, without spikes, cleats or heels, and socks which may extend to within one inch below the knee. Trunks may not have metal of any kind.
SPS 192.35(3)
(3) Female boxers may wear breast protectors and shall wear a short-sleeved or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard, a sports bra, or both. Padding for a sports bra shall be secured to the fabric of the bra. Loose fitting tops are prohibited.
SPS 192.35(4)
(4) Boxers may not wear metal straps, buckles, necklaces, jewelry, or other objects.
SPS 192.35(6)
(6) Boxers may use a small amount of Vaseline
® jelly or other petroleum jelly on the facial area. No other substances may be used on the head or any other part of the body.
SPS 192.35(7)
(7) Vaseline
® jelly or other petroleum jelly may be applied in between rounds to address a cut, but may not be reapplied to the entire facial area.
SPS 192.35(8)
(8) Boxers shall secure their hair with soft, non-abrasive material if the referee informs them that their hair interferes with their vision.
SPS 192.35(9)
(9) Boxers may not wear any equipment that fails to receive approval from the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.35 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.36(1)(1)
Gloves approved by the inspector prior to the contestants' pre-bout rule meeting shall be worn by boxers in all bouts. Only thumbless or thumb-attached gloves shall be approved.
SPS 192.36(2)
(2) Gloves shall weigh no less than 8 ounces each when worn by a boxer weighing under 140 pounds and not less than 10 ounces each when worn by a boxer weighing 140 pounds or more.
SPS 192.36(3)
(3) Gloves shall be whole, clean and in sanitary condition. Breaking, roughing or twisting of gloves is prohibited. No foreign substances may be applied to gloves except for wrapping around the wrist area to safely secure the laces.
SPS 192.36(4)
(4) The inspector shall be responsible for rejecting gloves that may pose a safety or health problem to the professional boxer.
SPS 192.36 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
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SPS 192.37(1)(1)
Boxers may wrap their hands with gauze and tape prior to a bout. Boxers choosing to not wrap hands prior to a bout shall notify the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.37(2)
(2) Boxers shall use soft gauze cloth not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in width for each hand, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape one inch in width for each hand.
SPS 192.37(3)
(3) No substances, liquid or material other than approved surgeon's tape and gauze are allowed.
SPS 192.37(4)
(4) The manager or chief second of the opponent may elect to be present when hands are being wrapped and gloves placed on a boxer.
SPS 192.37(5)
(5) Gauze and surgeon's tape shall be placed on the boxer's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector or department representative, who shall inspect and initial each legally wrapped hand.
SPS 192.37(6)
(6) Surgeon's tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may not extend within an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
SPS 192.37(7)
(7) One strip of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages. Tape strips may be folded once, but braiding of tape strips is prohibited.
SPS 192.37(8)
(8) Gloves shall be placed on a boxer's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.37(9)
(9) The wrist portion of a boxer's gloves shall be sealed with identifying red or blue duct tape and initialed by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.37 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.38
SPS 192.38 Ring. All bouts shall be conducted in a ring which meets the following requirements:
SPS 192.38(1)
(1) The ring shall be a square of not less than 16 nor more than 20 feet on a side within the ropes. The apron of the ring floor shall extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes. The ring may not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building or grounds of an outdoor arena and shall have 3 sets of suitable steps for the use of boxers, coaches, and officials, one in each boxer's corner and one in a neutral corner or area for use by ringside physicians and referees.
SPS 192.38(2)
(2) The ring shall be circumscribed with at least 4 ropes. Ropes may not be less than one inch in diameter. Ropes may not be made of metal. Ropes shall be wrapped securely with soft material. The lowest rope shall be 18 inches above the ring floor, the second rope 30 inches, the third rope 42 inches, and the fourth rope 54 inches above the ring floor. The ropes shall be secured with 2 spacer ties on each side of the ring. The ring floor shall be padded with a one-inch layer of padding of felt, rubber or other similar material, placed on a one-inch base of building board or similar supporting base. Padding shall be covered with canvas duck, or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place, preferably under the apron.
SPS 192.38(3)
(3) Ring posts shall be at least 3 inches in diameter, extending from the floor to the height of 58 inches above the ring floor. Ropes shall be connected to posts with the extension not shorter than 18 inches. Turn-buckles shall be covered with a protective padding. Full-length vertical corner pads shall be secured in place.
SPS 192.38 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.39(1)(1)
At least one second who works in a boxer's corner may have the following equipment:
SPS 192.39(1)(c)
(c) Sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton, and cotton-tipped swabs.
SPS 192.39(2)
(2) Seconds shall submit the bucket and corner equipment to the inspector or department representative for inspection and approval before a bout.
SPS 192.39(3)
(3) In case of a cut, a boxer's seconds may only make topical use of the following:
SPS 192.39 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
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SPS 192.40(1)(1)
No bout involving female boxers may be scheduled for more than 10 rounds with each round lasting 2 minutes and with a one-minute rest between rounds.
SPS 192.40(2)
(2) No bout involving male boxers may be scheduled for more than 15 rounds with each round lasting 3 minutes and with a one-minute rest between rounds.
SPS 192.40 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
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SPS 192.41(1)(1)
Only water or an approved electrolyte-replacement beverage may be consumed during the bout. Electrolyte-replacement beverages include Gatorade
®, Powerade
®, Propel
®, and Smartwater
®. All consumables are subject to approval by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.41(2)
(2) Beverages shall be brought to ring side unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages are prohibited.
SPS 192.41(3)
(3) The inspector or department representative shall approve and sign off on any beverage.
SPS 192.41(4)
(4) No stimulant beverages or beverages with caffeine, such as Red Bull
® and Rockstar, are allowed.
SPS 192.41(5)
(5) The department reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any beverage from ring side. The department may test any contestant that an inspector or department representative believes is in violation of this section.
SPS 192.41(6)
(6) Any beverage that is tested and found to have been altered in a manner that has not been approved by the inspector or department representative shall result in the contestant being subject to disqualification and disciplinary action.
SPS 192.41(7)
(7) Tobacco use is not permitted in the contestant's locker room.
SPS 192.41(8)
(8) Use of any energy stimulant in pill or other form is not permitted.
SPS 192.41 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
