N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.8.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 15.6.8.12 - CONTESTANTS' EQUIPMENT

A. Gloves: The following requirements apply to the gloves that must be used by contestants in an event.

(1) Gloves for main events shall be new.

(2) Gloves for any bout scheduled for ten (10) or more rounds shall be new.

(3) Gloves are to be furnished by the licensed promoter or licensed promoter corporation.

(4) Gloves used in any boxing event must be no less than eight (8) ounces in weight for boxers who weight 154 pounds or less; and at least ten (10) ounces in weight for boxers who weight over 154 pounds or are female. All gloves must be thumb attached or minus the thumb and approved by the commission.

(5) Gloves shall be identical and shall not be altered in any manner.

B. Shoes: Only shoes of soft material that are not fitted with spikes, cleats, hard soles, or hard heels shall be permitted in the ring.

C. Mouthpieces: Each contestant shall wear an individually fitted mouthpiece that shall remain in the contestant's mouth at all times during the competition.

(1) The round cannot begin until the contestants are wearing mouthpieces.

(2) If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time at the first opportune moment without interfering with the immediate action and have the mouthpiece replaced.

(3) The referee shall direct the other contestant to the farthest neutral corner and escort the contestant with the dislodged mouthpiece to his or her corner to have the mouthpiece rinsed and replaced.

(4) The referee may deduct points or disqualify a participant if he deems that the mouthpiece is being intentionally spit out.

D. Abdominal guards: Contestants shall wear an abdominal guard of a standard type that provides sufficient protection to withstand any low blow.

E. Boxing trunks and protective cups: All contestants shall be required to wear boxing trunks, the belt of which shall not extend above the waistline and protective cups that shall be firmly in place before the contestant enters the ring.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.8.12

15.6.8.12 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002