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 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17. SPS 192.38SPS 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 HistoryHistory: 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 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17. 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 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17. SPS 192.41(1)(1) Only water or an approved electrolyte-replacement beverage may be consumed during the bout. Electrolyte-replacement beverages include GatoradeÒ, PoweradeÒ, PropelÒ, and SmartwaterÒ. 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.