- (1) There is no standing eight count. When a contestant is knocked down from a legal strike, the referee will order the standing opponent to a neutral point in the ring and pick up count from the timekeeper. The referee will announce the count verbally and with motion to the downed contestant at each second of the count.
- (2) If the standing opponent leaves the neutral point, the referee will stop the count and redirect them back to the neutral point, then continue counting where they left off in the count.
- (3) If the downed contestant stands up at the count of eight, the referee shall evaluate if the contestant can continue.
- (4) If the contestant remains down to the count of ten, the referee shall deem the contestant knocked out.
KEY: licensing, boxing, unarmed combat, White-collar contests
Date of Last Change: February 20, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 9-23-101 et seq.