N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.9.14

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

Section 15.6.9.14 - MINOR FOULS

A. The following are minor fouls.

(1) Holding an opponent.

(2) Deliberately maintaining a clinch.

(3) Hitting with the inside or butt of the hand, the wrist, or the elbow.

(4) Backhanded blows.

(5) Low blows.

(6) Hitting or flicking with the open glove.

(7) Wrestling or roughing the ropes.

(8) Deliberately striking at the part of the body over the kidneys.

(9) Use of a pivot blow or rabbit punch.

(10) Hitting on the break.

B. It is within the discretion of the referee to determine whether the offending contestant should merely be warned, or have points deducted, for committing a minor foul.

C. If a boxer injures himself while attempting to intentionally foul his opponent, the referee will not take any action in his favor, and this injury will be the same as one produced by a fair blow.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.9.14

15.6.9.14 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002