Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0145-02-.20 - FOUL RELATED INJURIES

(1) If a boxer is injured by a foul (for which the referee does not disqualify his or her opponent), both boxers may be seated in their corners for a period not to exceed five (5) minutes. During such period:

(a) The boxers shall be neither attended nor talked to by their seconds; and

(b) The ringside physician shall examine the fouled boxer and, in his or her discretion, the other boxer.

(2) Should the fouled boxer be unable to continue after the rest period, the bout shall be scored in accordance with Rule 0145-02-.15.

(3) A fighter who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time but no more than five (5) minutes, or he or she will lose the fight.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0145-02-.20

Emergency rules 0145-01 through 0145-05 filed November 7, 2008; effective though April 21, 2009. Emergency rule filed April 20, 2009; effective through October 2, 2009. New rule filed March 17, 2009; effective May 31, 2009. Amendments filed July 13, 2023; effective 10/11/2023.

Authority: Chapter 1149 of the Public Acts of 2008, § 2; Tennessee Athletic Commission Act of 2016; and T.C.A. §§ 68-115-201 and 68-115-203.