Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 85-4-.18

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through August 15, 2024
Rule 85-4-.18 - Timidity
(1) A contestant who intentionally refuses to engage an opponent for a prolonged period of time, or who deliberately clinches or holds onto an opponent shall receive an immediate warning from the referee. If the contestant continues to utilize such passive tactics after receiving one warning during the round, points shall be deducted from the contestant's total score as determined by the referee.
(2) If the contestant repeats the passive tactics, either in the same round or in the following rounds, he or she may be considered guilty of a foul and penalized accordingly.
(3) In professional bouts, the contest will not be stopped by the loss of a mouthpiece until there is a clear break from the action. Repeated losing of the mouthpiece or intentional spitting out of the mouthpiece will constitute a foul and will be penalized accordingly.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 85-4-.18

O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-50.

Original Rule entitled "Timidity" adopted. F. May 24, 2011; eff. June 13, 2011.