N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.12.30 - THREE (3) -KNOCKDOWN RULE

A. Amateur or professional contests: In any amateur or professional contest, the "three (3) knockdown rule" will be in effect.

B. In all contests: In all contests, the standing eight (8)-count will be considered a knockdown under this "three (3) knockdown rule".

(1) Should any contestant be knocked down or receive a standing eight (8)-count three (3) times during the course of a round, he will be considered knocked out.

(2) The referee will automatically terminate the bout and award the victory to the opponent by knockout or technical knockout.

C. National, continental and world title contests: In national, continental, and world title contests, this rule is automatically waived and contests will be stopped at the discretion of the referees.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.12.30

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