N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.12.27 - STANDING EIGHT (8)-COUNT

A. Amateur and professional contests: In all amateur and professional contests, the referee may, at his discretion, administer a standing eight-(8)-count to a contestant who is in trouble, but who is still standing.

B. Opponent to neutral corner: The referee shall direct the opponent to a neutral corner, and then begin counting from one (1) to eight (8), examining the contestant in trouble as he counts.

C. Contest ordered to resume: If, after completing the eight (8)-count, the referee determines that the contestant is able to continue, he shall order the bout to resume.

D. Technical knockout declared: If, after completing the eight (8)-count, the referee determines that the contestant is unable to continue, he shall stop the bout and declare the opponent the winner by a technical knockout.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.12.27

15.6.12.27 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002 Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 03, February 13, 2015, 2015, eff. 2/13/2015