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Seems that lots of people dont know this:
http://www.abcboxing.com/unified_boxing_rules.html
The reason for this rule is really simple. If we didnt have such a rule, whenever a boxer feels he's about to get KOed or needs a break, he would just spit his MP and catch a break.
If every boxer did this, and every ref. stopped the fight that same instant, you'd see a LOT of foul play in boxing every single time.
Have a nice day.
As Approved August 25, 2001, Amended August 2, 2002, Amended July 3, 2008,
Amended July 24, 2012
1. Each round shall consist be of a three (3) minute duration, with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.
2. The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest.
3. All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges.
4. The 10 Point Must System will be the standard system of scoring a bout.
5. The Mandatory Eight (8) Count after knockdowns will be standard procedure in all bouts.
6. All professional boxers are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action. Points may be deducted by the referee if he feels the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.
Amended July 24, 2012
1. Each round shall consist be of a three (3) minute duration, with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.
2. The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest.
3. All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges.
4. The 10 Point Must System will be the standard system of scoring a bout.
5. The Mandatory Eight (8) Count after knockdowns will be standard procedure in all bouts.
6. All professional boxers are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action. Points may be deducted by the referee if he feels the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.
The reason for this rule is really simple. If we didnt have such a rule, whenever a boxer feels he's about to get KOed or needs a break, he would just spit his MP and catch a break.
If every boxer did this, and every ref. stopped the fight that same instant, you'd see a LOT of foul play in boxing every single time.
Have a nice day.
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