1. A. Leaving the ring prohibited: Contestants are prohibited from leaving the ring during the one (1)-minute rest period between rounds.
2. B. Failure to resume contest at the bell: Should a contestant not come out of his corner when the bell sounds at the commencement of a round, the referee will begin counting as though the contestant were knocked down; and the scoring judges will consider the situation as an actual knockdown when scoring the round.

3. C. Technical knockout awarded: Should a contestant fail or refuse to resume fighting at the conclusion of the round, the referee will award a technical knockout to his opponent.

   1. (1) Unless the circumstances indicate to the referee the need for an investigation or disciplinary action.

   2. (2) In which case, the referee will not make a decision, and will order the purse or purses of either or both contestants withheld.

      15.6.12. 35 [RESERVED]

[15.6.12.34 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002; A, 02-13-2015]

[15.6.12.35 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002]