N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.8.15 - FEMALE BOXERS
The weight classes for female boxers shall be the same as used by male boxers.
A. A female boxer
must be qualified to perform as a boxing contestant before she enters the
ring.
B. A female boxer shall not
engage in a contest with a male boxer.
C. In addition to meeting such requirements
of the commission's rules that are applicable to boxers generally, a female
boxer shall comply with the following rules:
(1) use a mouthpiece specifically designed
for her mouth;
(2) use glove sizes
as follows:
(a) female boxers up to 154 lbs.
shall use 8 ounce gloves, properly fitted; and
(b) female boxers over 154 lbs. shall use 10
ounce gloves, properly fitted.
(3) secure her hair with soft and
non-abrasive material in a manner that does not interfere with the vision or
safety of either contestant; and
(4) not use facial cosmetics.
D. Female contestants shall be
permitted to wear a body shirt or blouse without buttons, buckles or ornaments.
Other apparel or equipment is prohibited.
E. All female boxers must provide a
negative pregnancy test prior to each bout.
F. A contest between female boxers must be
limited to 10 rounds of two minutes duration, with one minute rest periods
between rounds.
G. The promoters of
a contest between female boxers shall provide the female contestants with
adequate dressing rooms separate from the dressing rooms of male
boxers.
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