The three-knockdown rule is NOT in effect. The contest may be stopped at any time by the referee if he deems it necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of either contestant.

1. A. Contest terminated between rounds: If the contest is terminated between rounds, the knockout must be recorded as having occurred in the round most recently terminated.
2. B. Knockout recorded in subsequent round: When the knockout occurs between rounds and the bell for the subsequent round has already sounded, the end of the contest shall be recorded in the subsequent round.
3. C. Items thrown into the ring: The throwing of towels, sponges, etc, into the ring by a contestant’s corner men or seconds will NOT stop the contest.

4. D. Injured contestant: If a contestant is cut, the referee may interrupt the bout to consult the ringside physician to determine if the injured boxer can continue or not. If the ringside physician steps on the ring apron, the referee may call time-out and have the injured boxer examined by this physician. Final authority to stop or continue a bout rests with the referee.

   HISTORY of 15.6.9 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History:

   Material in the part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives:

   NMAC 80-9, Scoring System, filed 9-24-80.

   NMAC Rule 92-11, Scoring System, filed 8-17-92.

   History of Repealed Material:

   NMAC Rule 92-11 (aka 15 NMAC 6.9), Scoring System, filed 8-17-92; repealed effective 03-23-2002.

   Other History:

   NMAC Rule 92-11 was recompiled into the first version of the New Mexico Administrative Code as 15 NMAC 6.9 and named Scoring System.

   15.6.9 NMAC, Scoring System, replaced 15 NMAC 9, Scoring System, effective 03-23-2002.

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