The following actions shall be taken in the event of an accidental foul:

1. (1) If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout will result in no decision if the bout is stopped before one-half of the scheduled rounds are completed. Rounds are complete when the bell rings signifying the end of the round; or

2. (2) If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout after more than one-half of the scheduled rounds are completed, the bout will result in a technical decision for the boxer ahead on the scorecards at the time the bout is stopped. Partial or incomplete rounds will be scored at the discretion of the judges, with rounds in which no action took place being scored as even rounds.

   A boxer hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed five minutes. If a boxer hit with an accidental low blow cannot continue after five minutes, the boxer shall lose the bout.

Source: 41 SDR 7, effective July 28, 2014.

General Authority: 42-12-10.

Law Implemented: 42-12-10.