Duties of Referee; Warnings; Deduction of Points; Disqualification
Effective Jan 27, 2017Mass. Register #1331MGL c. 147, § 46Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC)
- (1) A referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest. A referee is responsible for enforcing the rules of the contest or exhibition. They shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to an unarmed combatant.
- (2) The referee shall warn the unarmed combatants whenever they are committing fouls.
- (3) If a boxer commits a foul, the referee may deduct points from them or disqualify them.