1. (1) If the stoppage of a bout is attributable to any cause other than legal blows (including injuries resulting therefrom), disqualification, or retirement, such bout:

   1. (a) Will be ruled a “no contest”, if the stoppage occurs before the end of the fourth (4th) round; or
   2. (b) Will be decided by the totals on the scorecards, if the stoppage occurs after the end of the fourth (4th) round.

Authority: Chapter 1149 of the Public Acts of 2008, § 2 and T.C.A. § 68-115-201. Administrative History: Emergency rules 0145-01 through 0145-05 filed November 7, 2008; effective though April 21, 2009. Emergency rule filed April 20, 2009; effective through October 2, 2009. New rule filed March 17, 2009; effective May 31, 2009.