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 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.33SPS 192.33Head injury slip. A head injury slip shall provide instruction to immediately contact a physician if any of the following symptoms occur:
SPS 192.33(1)(1)Headache or dizziness lasting over 2 hours.
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(3)(3)Vomiting.
SPS 192.33(4)(4)Blurred vision.
SPS 192.33(5)(5)Mental confusion or irrational behavior.
SPS 192.33(6)(6)Convulsive seizure.
SPS 192.33(7)(7)Inability to move a limb.
SPS 192.33(8)(8)Excessive restlessness.
SPS 192.33(9)(9)Oozing of blood or watery fluid from the ears or nose.
SPS 192.33(10)(10)Inability to control urine or feces.
SPS 192.33 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.34SPS 192.34Mouthpiece and headgear.
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 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.35SPS 192.35Attire and appearance.
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(2)(2)Male boxers may not wear a shirt or top.
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(5)(5)No piercing accessories are permitted.
SPS 192.35(6)(6)Boxers may use a small amount of VaselineÒ 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)VaselineÒ 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.