- (a) If a second deliberately worsens a cut by spreading or tearing it, the boxer may be disqualified at the discretion of the referee.
- (b) Only one second shall be allowed in the ring with the boxer between rounds, and he shall leave the ring enclosure at the sound of the timekeeper's whistle. Two seconds shall be allowed on the apron. All seconds shall leave the ring platform promptly when the bell sounds for the beginning of each round, removing all obstructions including stools, buckets, and equipment.
- (c) Only ice, water, cotton swabs, gauze pads, clean towels, Adrenalin 1:1000, Avitene, Thrombin, Vaseline or other surgical lubricant, medical diachylon tape, and Enswell shall be allowed in the corner. All containers shall be properly labeled with the manufacturers' label and not contaminated by any foreign substance. The use of unapproved substances shall result in disciplinary action. No loose ice may be used in the corner; all ice must be in an ice bag or other suitable container.
- (d) Excessive use of any lubricant on the boxer's body, arms, or face is prohibited.
- (e) Only water shall be permitted for dehydration of a boxer between round. Honey, glucose, or sugar, or any other substance may not be mixed with the water. Electrolyte solutions are prohibited.
- (f) When the ringside physician enters a boxer's corner, the second in the ring shall yield immediately to the physician's examination. The department may disqualify a boxer, manager, and/or second for unprofessional conduct in failing to cooperate with the ringside physician.
- (g) When the referee's or judges' decision has been announced, both contestants and their seconds shall leave the ring immediately.
Source Note:The provisions of this §61.108 adopted to be effective June 4, 1992, 17 TexReg 3782.