Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996

i Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 S.R. No. 103/1996 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 1. Objectives 1 2. Authorising provision 1 3. Sunset 1 4. Definitions 1 PART 2—LICENCES PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS 3 Division 1—Promoters 3 5. Promoter's licence 3 6. Promotion permit 3 7. Conduct of promotions 4 8. Change to date or program of promotion 5 9. Offence to do business with an unlicensed person 6 10. Payment of accredited medical officer 6 Division 2—Contracts 6 11. Contracts between promoters, boxers and managers 6 Division 3—Managers 8 12. Manager's licence 8 13. Contracts 8 14. Contracts not transferable 9 15. Expiry of licence 9 16. Termination of contract 9 17. Contract for services of boxer 10 18. Co-managers 10 19. Effect of suspension of a manager's licence 10 20. Duties of manager 10 Division 4—Trainers 11 21. Trainer's licence 11 22. Trainer does not need to hold a second's licence 11 23. Duties of trainer 12 24. Trainer must be familiar with regulations 12 -- 1 of 83 -- Regulation Page ii 25. Trainer can enter boxer-manager contract 12 Division 5—Seconds 13 26. Second's licence 13 27. Duties of second 13 Division 6—Matchmakers 13 28. Matchmaker's licence 13 29. Duties of matchmaker 13 Division 7—Timekeepers 14 30. Timekeeper's licence 14 31. Duties of timekeeper 14 Division 8—Ring Announcers 14 32. Ring announcer's licence 14 33. Duties of ring announcer 15 Division 9—Agents 15 34. Agent's licence 15 35. Duties of agent 15 Division 10—Referees 16 36. Referee's licence 16 37. Referee to submit to medical examinations 16 38. Duties of Referee 17 Division 11—Judges 17 39. Judge's licence 17 40. Judges may be required to undertake examinations 17 Division 12—Boxers 17 41. Boxer's registration 17 42. Conduct of boxers 18 43. Arrival before a contest 19 44. Illness or injury 19 45. Time between contests 19 46. Boxer readiness 19 47. Payment of boxer 20 48. Examination after losses 20 49. Contests outside Victoria 20 50. Interstate boxers 20 51. Restrictions on female contestants 20 PART 3—BOXING CONTEST RULES 22 -- 2 of 83 -- Regulation Page iii 52. Construction of boxing ring 22 53. Provision of lighting and other equipment 23 54. Boxing gloves 23 55. Bandaging of hands 24 56. Weigh in for boxers 25 57. Postponement 26 58. Boxers not to use certain weight reduction methods 26 59. Forfeiture if unable to make contracted weight 26 60. Length of contest 26 61. Time of round 26 62. Interval between rounds 26 63. Boxer must produce proof of registration to examining doctor 26 64. Duties of accredited medical officer 27 65. Boxer can be declared unfit 27 66. Prohibited drugs 27 67. Urine samples 28 68. Prescribed medication 28 69. Presence of accredited medical officer 28 70. Procedure in case of knockout or heavy punishment 29 71. Restrictions on boxer 29 72. Conduct of contests 30 73. Duties of seconds or trainers during a contest 30 74. Closure of bout by senior licensed corner person 32 75. Referee to be chief official 32 76. Referee may use discretion in matters not covered by Regulations 32 77. Duties of referee before a bout starts 32 78. Boxer may use protection on eye brows 33 79. Referee should not touch boxers 33 80. Referee may call medical officer to ring 33 81. Termination of contest 34 82. Criteria for determining winner in case of cut eye 34 83. Boxer deemed to be down 35 84. Boxer helpless on ropes 35 85. Duties of referee in case of knockdown 35 86. Timekeeper to take time out, official count 36 87. Responsibility of referee in case of knockout 36 88. Mandatory 8 count 36 89. Resumption of count 36 90. Disqualification 37 91. Cessation of count 37 92. Boxer knocked out of ring 37 93. Boxer in ring to go to furthest neutral corner 38 94. Gloves to be wiped clean 38 95. Mouthguard 38 96. Referee not to permit unfair practices 38 97. Foul practices 39 -- 3 of 83 -- Regulation Page iv 98. Referee to disqualify or penalise continuing fouls 40 99. Intentional foul 40 100. Accidental foul 40 101. Accidental low blow 41 102. Boxer to remain in neutral corner 41 103. Boxer not to leave ring 42 104. End of contest 42 105. Boxers not competing honestly 42 106. Knockdown not legitimate 42 107. Referee to report on issues 42 108. Board to hold purse if boxer disqualified or contest is no decision 43 109. Boxer to pay forfeit 43 110. Scoring of fights 44 111. Marking of cards at end of fight 45 112. Replacement of ill referee or judge 46 113. Weights and Divisions 46 114. Championships bouts 47 115. Title defence 47 116. Champion unable to make weight 47 PART 4—GENERAL 49 117. Abuse of officials 49 118. Applicant must appear before Board or Minister 49 119. Reporting before promotion 49 120. Rules for international contests 49 121. Presence in dressing room or ring 49 122. Seating at ring apron 50 123. Canvassing by officials 50 124. Free admission for authorised persons 50 125. Breach of regulations is an offence 50 126. Appeals 50 __________________ SCHEDULES 51 SCHEDULE 1—Application for boxing promoter' s licence 51 SCHEDULE 2—Licence to promote boxing contests 52 SCHEDULE 3—Application for a promotion permit 53 SCHEDULE 4—Promotion permit 55 SCHEDULE 5—Boxing contract 56 SCHEDULE 6—Application for licence as 58 SCHEDULE 7—Licence 60 -- 4 of 83 -- Regulation Page v SCHEDULE 8—Boxer and manager contract 61 SCHEDULE 9—Application for registration as a boxer 63 SCHEDULE 10—Boxer's registration 65 SCHEDULE 11—Certificate of fitness 68 SCHEDULE 12—Boxing contest medical examination 74 SCHEDULE 13—Prohibited drugs 76 ═══════════════ -- 5 of 83 -- 1 STATUTORY RULES 1996 S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations: Dated: 24 September 1996 Responsible Minister: TOM REYNOLDS Minister for Sport N. C. WHITE Acting Clerk of the Executive Council PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1. Objectives The objectives of these Regulations are to control professional boxing, to promote the safety of participants and to reduce the risk of malpractice. 2. Authorising provision These Regulations are made under section 22 of the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985. 3. Sunset These Regulations are revoked on 30 June 1997. 4. Definitions In these Regulations— "Act" means the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985; -- 6 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 2 "Board" means the Professional Boxing Control Board established under section 14 of the Act; "boxer" or "contestant" means a boxer who boxes in any professional boxing contest; "medical officer" means an Accredited Medical Officer appointed under section 11 of the Act. _______________ r. 4 -- 7 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 3 PART 2—LICENCES PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS Division 1—Promoters 5. Promoter's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a promoter or to renew such a licence must make application to the Minister in the form of Schedule 1. (2) Every corporation which applies for a promoter's licence must nominate some person to hold the licence on its behalf. (3) Every promoter's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 2. (4) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a promoter's licence is $78.00. 6. Promotion permit (1) A promotion permit must be in the form of Schedule 4. (2) A promoter seeking to obtain a promotion permit must apply to the Minister in the form of Schedule 3. (3) The Minister must not grant an application for a promotion permit unless satisfied that— (a) the applicant has the capacity to pay for the promotion; and (b) the applicant has a thorough knowledge of the Act and Regulations; and (c) all boxers are adequately matched having regard to experience, competence and weight; and (d) the proposed date is appropriate; and r. 5 -- 8 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 4 (e) the proposed venue is satisfactory for the purposes of conducting a boxing contest; and (f) any additional information required in support of the application has been provided in accordance with that requirement. 7. Conduct of promotions In every promotion conducted by a promoter the promoter must— (a) not allow any boxing contest to proceed unless a contract in the form of Schedule 5, between the promoter and the boxer, has been duly executed; and (b) engage a licensed matchmaker and must not allow any other person to arrange preliminary bouts on the promotion; and (c) schedule not less than 30 rounds of boxing except in circumstances approved by the Board; and (d) before each promotion arrange for an emergency contest to be provided in case the arranged programme breaks down; and (e) if the emergency contest takes place, pay the contestants the contracted amount for that contest and if the emergency contest is not held, pay each boxer under contract for that contest not less than 1/3rd of the contracted amount; and (f) provide separate dressing rooms if male and female boxers are on the same promotion; and (g) provide suitable accommodation and equipment for the medical officer to carry out that officer's duties; and r. 7 -- 9 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 5 (h) take all reasonable action to ensure order is maintained; and (i) ensure that an intermission in a promotion does not exceed a period of 15 minutes; and (j) take all reasonable steps to ensure that no unlicensed or unauthorised persons are allowed to enter the dressing rooms, the ring or sit at the ringside. 8. Change to date or program of promotion (1) If the promoter wishes to change the date or venue of a promotion, the promoter must apply to the Minister for an amendment of the promotion permit. (2) If a promotion permit is issued for a promotion and the promoter is unable to present a promotion on the date mentioned in the permit, the promoter must notify the Minister of the inability to conduct the promotion as soon as possible after becoming aware of that inability. (3) If a postponement of a promotion becomes necessary because of an occurrence which is not within the control of the promoter, the promoter may apply to the Minister for an amendment of the promotion permit and the variation of the contracts between the parties. (4) The Minister may grant or refuse an application under this regulation and if the Minister grants an application for a new date the Minister must determine the new date on which the proposed promotion is to be held. (5) If a change to the advertised main event or major supporting contests of a promotion is made, the promoter must cause notice of the change to be displayed at the box office and announced from the ring before the opening contest and if any of r. 8 -- 10 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 6 the patrons desire to have the price of their tickets refunded, the promoter must refund the price if the tickets or ticket stubs are presented at the box office within 30 minutes after the first announcement is made. 9. Offence to do business with an unlicensed person A promoter must not do business directly or indirectly in relation to promoting professional boxing contests with a person whose licence or registration under the Act has been suspended. 10. Payment of accredited medical officer Any medical officer required to attend a boxing contest must be paid by the promoter an attendance fee of $150 and must be reimbursed by the promoter for travelling and other expenses reasonably incurred. Division 2—Contracts 11. Contracts between promoters, boxers and managers (1) This regulation applies to contracts between a promoter, a boxer and his or her manager. (2) In the main and main support contest, the promoter must ensure that each contract entered into by the promoter is in writing and executed in triplicate and must give 1 copy to the boxer or manager at the time of signing and after signing must lodge 1 copy with the Minister at least 7 days before the date of the contest. (3) A promoter must ensure that contracts for all other bouts are lodged with the Board by weigh-in time. (4) A promoter who has an option on a boxer's services must lodge a separate contract under these Regulations for each contest entered into by the boxer. r. 9 -- 11 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 7 (5) If 2 or more promoters lodge contracts for the services of a boxer which will bring the services of that boxer into dispute, then the boxer must not take part in any boxing contest until such time as the disputed contracts have been amended or legally resolved. (6) If a promoter wishes to match a boxer with the winner of an ensuing contest this may be done in the contract by writing in the space reserved for the opponent's name "(name) or (name), whoever is the winner of their contest on (date)". In signing the opponent in this case the promoter may sign both boxers in the ensuing contest and with the consent of all parties have written in their official contracts the following provision: 'This contract at the option of the promoter may be declared void if the boxer loses the contest with (name of opponent) on (date) and may also be declared void in the event of a "drawn" decision or "no decision" decision being given'. (7) If a promoter is paying a boxer a percentage of the gross gate receipts no deduction must be made from the gate receipts except as may be specified in the contract signed between the promoter and the boxer. (8) In order to prevent claims by boxers contracted on a percentage basis that they have not been paid the correct amount, a promoter must on demand show the Minister or any boxer so contracted or that boxer's manager a statement of the gate receipts of a promotion. (9) A promoter must not prepare a contract where a boxer agrees to accept a certain percentage for that boxer's services with the understanding that at the same time the boxer is to pay that boxer's opponent a stipulated amount of that percentage. r. 11 -- 12 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 8 (10) If a boxer who is contracted for a contest appears at the weigh-in and is ready to fulfil that boxer's contract and that boxer's opponent or substitute does not appear the promoter must pay the boxer that boxer's full contract price, or such alternative amount as entered in the contract. (11) All weight and appearance forfeits stipulated in contracts must be paid to the Board for disbursement as provided for in regulation 109. (12) All contestants must be paid in full according to their contracts unless a purse is withheld in accordance with these Regulations. No part or percentage may be turned over to any matchmaker or promoter unless a determination is made in a promoter's favour under regulation 109. (13) A promoter promoting a State Title fight may not sign the challenger to more than one option. If an option clause is included in the challenger's contract there must be a reasonable purse nominated and the option must be exercised within 6 months after the date of the contract. Division 3—Managers 12. Manager's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a manager or to renew such a licence must make application to the Minister in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every boxing manager's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a manager's licence is $38.50. 13. Contracts A manager must ensure that any boxer-manager contract executed by that manager in Victoria— r. 12 -- 13 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 9 (a) is prepared and signed in triplicate and in the form of Schedule 8; and (b) states the division of the boxer's earnings which are to be paid to the manager and that this does not exceed 25 per cent; and (c) states the period of the contract and that this is no longer than 2 years. 14. Contracts not transferable (1) Contracts between a manager and a boxer are not transferable. (2) A manager must not execute a 2nd or subsequent contract signed by a boxer and the manager unless the boxer's 1st contract has expired, been mutually terminated or been legally declared to be void. 15. Expiry of licence If a manager fails to make application for renewal of that manager's licence within 14 days after the expiration of that manager's licence, the manager forfeits all rights to any boxer with whom that manager has a contract and the boxer is free to sign a contract with any other licensed manager. 16. Termination of contract (1) At any stage within 6 months after signing a boxer-manager contract (except a further contract between the same parties) either the manager or the boxer may terminate the contract by giving the other party 14 days notice of such termination. (2) At any stage during the term of a boxer-manager contract both parties may by mutual consent terminate the contract. (3) If a boxer-manager contract is terminated under sub-regulation (1) or (2) the Minister must be notified accordingly within 14 days after the date of termination of the contract. r. 14 -- 14 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 10 17. Contract for services of boxer (1) If a manager is doing business for a boxer not signed to a contract with that manager, the boxer must personally sign all contracts for that boxer's services. (2) All contracts for the services of any boxer contracted to a licensed manager must be approved by the manager and if the manager is unavailable or unable to approve a contract for a boxer's services, the boxer may sign a contract on that boxer's own behalf. 18. Co-managers If a boxer has 2 or more co-managers, 1 must be designated by the boxer as the primary manager for the purpose of all contractual arrangements. 19. Effect of suspension of a manager's licence If a manager has that manager's licence suspended for any reason, the boxers under contract to that manager may at their discretion— (a) become free agents during the period of suspension and not be required to pay the manager's share of their earnings to the suspended manager; or (b) sign a contract with a new manager and such contract will be in force only during the period of suspension. 20. Duties of manager (1) It is the duty of a manager to protect the interests of a boxer under contract to that manager by— (a) arranging for the proper training of the boxer; and (b) securing remunerative boxing contests for the boxer; and r. 17 -- 15 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 11 (c) being present at the payment of the boxer for participating in any contest and ensuring that the boxer fulfils the requirements of any contract entered into by that boxer; and (d) being present at any time the boxer is in a contest; and (e) arranging that all registrations and contracts of the boxer are in order; and (f) requesting the boxer's permission, when circumstances make it impossible for the manager to carry out his duties, to have an agent carry out any or all of these duties. (2) A manager may be held equally responsible with the boxer if a boxer exceeds the weight limit stipulated in the contract for any boxing contest. (3) A manager who has approved a contract for a boxer to participate in a contest must notify the promoter and the Minister immediately if there is any reason to that manager's knowledge preventing the boxer from carrying out the contract. Division 4—Trainers 21. Trainer's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a trainer or to renew such a licence must make application to the Minister in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every trainer's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a trainer's licence is $19.50. 22. Trainer does not need to hold a second's licence r. 21 r. 22 -- 16 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 12 (1) Any person who holds a trainer's licence is not required to take out a second's licence in order to assist a boxer during a boxing contest. (2) Any trainer acting as a second must comply with the Regulations relating to seconds. 23. Duties of trainer It is the duty of a trainer of any boxer to— (a) ensure that training facilities are adequate to allow all facets of the sport to be taught; and (b) supervise the training of the boxer; and (c) protect the health and physical welfare of the boxer by making sure the boxer is fit for all contests; and (d) ensure that the boxer is not under or over matched; and (e) ensure that the boxer is ready for a boxing contest on the due date and is within the weight limit as contracted; and (f) ensure that the boxer is at the venue and weigh-in on time and properly prepared and that the boxer's registration is current and available for inspection and endorsement. 24. Trainer must be familiar with regulations Every person licensed as a trainer must become familiar with the regulations relating to boxing contests. 25. Trainer can enter boxer-manager contract A licensed trainer may enter into a boxer-manager contract without obtaining a manager's licence. -- 17 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 13 Division 5—Seconds 26. Second's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a second or to renew such a licence must make application to the Minister in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every second's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a second's licence is $12.50. 27. Duties of second Every second must— (a) become familiar with the regulations relating to boxing contests; and (b) not attempt to act as a manager or trainer or attempt in any way to procure contests; and (c) be neat and tidy in appearance. Division 6—Matchmakers 28. Matchmaker's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a matchmaker or to renew such a licence must make application in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every matchmaker's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a matchmaker's licence is $12.50. 29. Duties of matchmaker A matchmaker must— (a) not deal with unlicensed managers or trainers; and r. 26 -- 18 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 14 (b) ensure that all boxers are registered or eligible for registration; and (c) not deduct any commission from a boxer's earnings. Division 7—Timekeepers 30. Timekeeper's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a timekeeper or to renew such a licence must make application in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every timekeeper's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a timekeeper's licence is $12.50. 31. Duties of timekeeper A timekeeper must— (a) obtain 2 accurate stopwatches; and (b) be seated at ringside next to the bell and must indicate the beginning and ending of each round by sounding the bell; and (c) become familiar with the regulations relating to boxing contests. Division 8—Ring Announcers 32. Ring announcer's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as a ring announcer or to renew such a licence must make application in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every ring announcer's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a ring announcer's licence is $12.50. r. 30 -- 19 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 15 33. Duties of ring announcer A ring announcer must— (a) act as master of ceremonies; and (b) announce each boxing contest and the weights of each contestant; and (c) announce the result of each boxing contest and the duration of the contest if the contest finishes before the scheduled number of rounds. Division 9—Agents 34. Agent's licence (1) Any person seeking to be licensed as an agent or to renew such a licence must make application in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every agent's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of an agent's licence is $12.50. 35. Duties of agent An agent who is acting for a boxer who is contracted to box in a professional boxing contest must— (a) ensure that the boxer is registered in accordance with section 10 of the Act; and (b) inform the boxer and the boxer's manager or trainer of their responsibilities under these Regulations; and (c) provide an interpreter at all relevant times if those services are required; and (d) be in attendance at the weigh-in and be available during the contest if required; and r. 33 -- 20 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 16 (e) ensure, if the boxer is resident outside the Commonwealth, that the boxer provides a current Boxer's Licence, full boxing record and letter of clearance from the Boxing Board, Commission or other boxing body in that person's State or country of residence. Division 10—Referees 36. Referee's licence (1) Every person seeking to be licensed as a referee or to renew such a licence must make application in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every referee's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a referee's licence is $25.00. 37. Referee to submit to medical examinations (1) A referee must submit to an accredited medical officer for an annual physical examination and must forward the certificate of fitness with that referee's application for the issue or renewal of that referee's licence. (2) A referee must also submit to a psychological assessment when directed by a medical officer. (3) Before officiating in a contest, a referee must report to the accredited medical officer on duty who may examine him or her if that officer considers there is any question as to his or her physical condition. (4) If in the opinion of the medical officer the referee appears to be physically or otherwise incapacitated, the medical officer must report those findings to some person nominated by the Minister for this purpose who must take r. 36 -- 21 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 17 appropriate action to replace the referee and the medical officer must forward to the Minister a report in writing of that examination. 38. Duties of Referee A referee must observe these Regulations whilst officiating. Division 11—Judges 39. Judge's licence (1) Every person seeking to be licensed as a judge or to renew such a licence must make application in the form of Schedule 6. (2) Every judge's licence must be issued in the form of Schedule 7. (3) The fee to be paid on application for the issue or renewal of a judge's licence is $12.50 40. Judges may be required to undertake examinations Any applicant for a judge's licence may be required to undertake a medical examination including a test of eyesight and a psychological assessment. Division 12—Boxers 41. Boxer's registration (1) Every person seeking to be registered or to renew a registration as a professional boxer must make application in the form of Schedule 9. (2) Every application for registration from a person resident in Victoria must be lodged at least 7 days prior to any proposed contest. (3) Any applicant who is resident outside the Commonwealth must also submit in the application that person's full boxing record, r. 38 -- 22 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 18 current licence and letter of clearance from the Boxing Board, Commission or other boxing body in that person's State or country of residence. (4) Every certificate of fitness given for the purposes of section 10(2) of the Act must be in the form of Schedule 11. (5) The fee to be paid on application for registration or renewal of registration as a boxer is $11.50. (6) Every registration as a professional boxer must be in the form of Schedule 10. 42. Conduct of boxers (1) A boxer intending to engage in a professional boxing contest must— (a) during a contest, wear a mouthguard (other than a self-moulded mouthguard) fitted by a dentist or advanced dental technician; and (b) wear an abdominal protection cup, which must be firmly adjusted before leaving the dressing room; and (c) have at the contest trunks that are loose- fitting and that have a belt not extending above the waistline; and (d) wear shoes of a soft material which are not fitted with spikes, cleats, hard soles or hard heels; and (e) not allow that boxer's hair to interfere with the vision or safety of that boxer or the other contestant. (2) A boxer may wear an emblem on his or her trunks if it is not of a potentially offensive nature. r. 42 -- 23 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 19 43. Arrival before a contest Any boxer who travels to Victoria to participate in a professional boxing contest must arrive in Victoria 1 day before the contest for every 1500 km travelled with a maximum of 7 days for each contest. 44. Illness or injury (1) A boxer must appear for every contest for which that boxer is contracted unless that boxer is unable through injury or illness to take part in that contest. (2) If a boxer suffers an injury or illness prior to a contest for which that boxer is under contract, either the boxer or the boxer's manager must notify the promoter and the Minister immediately. (3) Any boxer who lodges a certificate from a medical officer stating that that boxer is unable to fulfil a contract through physical disability must, on becoming fit to fight, fulfil the contract with the same opponent or a suitable substitute within a reasonable time, unless the boxer is released from the contract by mutual agreement with the promoter. 45. Time between contests A boxer competing in a contest of 6 rounds or less must not compete again for 7 days and a boxer competing in a contest of 7 rounds or more must not compete again for 14 days or whatever longer period is endorsed in that boxer's licence by a medical officer. 46. Boxer readiness All boxers must be ready to enter the ring immediately when asked to do so by the promoter or a representative of the Board. r. 43 -- 24 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 20 47. Payment of boxer Subject to regulation 11, a person must not pay a boxer in relation to any contest until that boxer boxes in the contest, or until a decision is made by the Board if that boxer's purse is withheld under the Regulations. 48. Examination after losses Any boxer who loses 6 consecutive contests must not compete in any contest until that boxer has submitted to and passed such medical examinations as the Minister may direct. 49. Contests outside Victoria Any boxer registered and resident in Victoria wishing to compete outside Victoria must apply to the Minister for a clearance to compete prior to departure and after returning to Victoria must have details of all contests entered on that boxer's Victorian registration, and the boxer or the boxer's manager must advise the Board of these details within 7 days after that boxer's return to Victoria. 50. Interstate boxers A boxer who is licensed or registered in another State or Territory must submit that boxer's current licence or registration to the medical officer prior to the contest. 51. Restrictions on female contestants In addition to meeting such requirements as apply to a boxer generally, a female boxer must— (a) not engage in a contest with a male boxer; and (b) wear an approved breast protector; and (c) use a minimum of cosmetics; and r. 47 -- 25 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 21 (d) sign an addendum to the contract indicating that to her knowledge she is not pregnant and that the contest will not take place during a menstrual period; and (e) for each contest in which that boxer competes, provide 2 uniforms, each uniform consisting of a body shirt or blouse and shorts; and (f) prior to the pre-contest medical examination provide the medical officer with a certificate giving the results of a pregnancy test carried out within 3 days before the date of the contest. _______________ r. 51 -- 26 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 22 PART 3—BOXING CONTEST RULES 52. Construction of boxing ring The following provisions apply to the construction and size of a boxing ring— (a) the ring must be not less than 4·9 m. square and not more than 6·1 m. square by measurement taken inside the line of the ropes; (b) the platform must be strongly constructed, level, and free from any obstructing projections; (c) the platform must extend for at least 0·5 m. outside the line of the ropes and be not more than l·2 m. above the floor; (d) the platform must be covered by— (i) rubber or similar material not less than 1·5 cm. thick; and (ii) a layer of good quality felt or similar material; and (iii) a canvas which must be stretched tightly and secured to the outer edges of the platform; (e) the ropes of a boxing ring must— (i) be 3 or 4 in number and each not less than 2.5 cm. or more than 5 cm. in diameter; and (ii) be tightly drawn from the corner posts and where 3 ropes are used be at heights of approximately 45 cm., 87 cm., and l·3 m.; and where 4 ropes are used be at heights of approximately 32 r. 52 -- 27 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 23 cm, 65 cm, 97 cm, and 1·3 m from the ring floor; and (iii) be covered by a soft smooth material; and (iv) if sisal or similar ropes are used, be joined vertically on each side at equal intervals by 2 pieces of close-textured canvas 3 to 4 cm. wide which must not slide along the ropes; and (f) the turnbuckles must be well padded. 53. Provision of lighting and other equipment The promoter of a boxing contest must ensure that— (a) the ring lighting is adequate for the conduct of a boxing contest; and (b) a spit bucket or other receptacle is placed in each contestant's corner between rounds, and if necessary proper steps are also provided at each contestant's corner of the ring; and (c) a bell is provided for the timekeeper which both the contestants and the referee will be able to hear; and (d) a stretcher is kept at ringside during any boxing contest; and (e) a sufficient number of clean buckets and clean bottles for use by contestants, as well as resin for the canvas, stools for seconds and any other such articles necessary for the conduct of the boxing contest are provided. 54. Boxing gloves The following provisions apply to boxing gloves used in any boxing contest— r. 53 -- 28 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 24 (a) the gloves must each weigh not less than 227 g.; (b) only clean and serviceable gloves supplied by the promoter may be used; (c) the gloves for all main events must be new or near new and may be put on in the ring; (d) there must be no tampering with the gloves by a boxer or that boxer's handlers after the gloves have been assigned to them; (e) the laces of the gloves must be tied on the outside of the back of the wrists and the tie must be covered with adhesive tape; (f) the promoter must supply an extra set of gloves to be used in case any gloves are broken or damaged during a contest. 55. Bandaging of hands The following provisions apply to bandages worn by each boxer in a professional boxing contest— (a) a soft surgical bandage or similar material not exceeding 5 m. in length and 5 cm. in width may be worn on each hand; (b) one layer of adhesive tape not more than 2·5 cm. in width may be placed on the back of each hand to protect that part of the hand near the wrist but must not extend past the base of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist; (c) adhesive tape up to 1·5 m. in length and 2·5 cm. in width may be used to secure the bandage between the wrist and the knuckles but must not extend past the base of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist; r. 55 -- 29 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 25 (d) in the event that the permissible bandage material and the adhesive tape are insufficient to best protect the hands of one or both of the boxers, both boxers may agree to an alternative bandage under the strict approval of the Board which will make the decision as to any such alternative bandaging; (e) a thin strip of adhesive tape may be placed between the fingers to help keep the bandages in place; (f) no liquid, powder or any other substance is to be applied to the hands before or after they are bandaged; (g) all bandaging and taping must be performed in the dressing room and be approved by the Board. 56. Weigh in for boxers (1) There will be only 1 official weigh-in. (2) For any professional boxing contest for which a promotion permit under section 7 of the Act has been issued, with the exception of a heavyweight contest, the weigh-in must be held no less than 8 hours or no more than 12 hours before the scheduled starting time of the promotion. (3) For title contests both the champion and the challenger are allowed 2 hours after the official weigh-in time to make the required weight and are allowed any number of times on the scales during that period. (4) If either or both of the contestants fail to make the required weight within the 2 hours additional time the contest must proceed as a non-title contest. (5) For the heavyweight class, the weigh-in can be at any time prior to the commencement of the fight. r. 56 -- 30 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 26 57. Postponement In the event of a postponement of more than 24 hours after the original scheduled date of the contest, all contestants must weigh-in again. 58. Boxers not to use certain weight reduction methods (1) Boxers must not use diuretic tablets or saunas as weight reducing aids within 7 days before a contest. (2) If directed by the Minister, a boxer must submit to such additional pre-contest examinations at the times and places indicated in that direction. 59. Forfeiture if unable to make contracted weight Boxers who do not make the contracted weight must pay any forfeiture sum in the contract to the Board for disbursement under regulation 109 and any such weight forfeit must not exceed 20 per cent of the proposed purse. 60. Length of contest A boxing contest must not be scheduled to last less than 3 rounds or more than 12 rounds. 61. Time of round Any 1 round must not exceed 3 minutes duration and may be of 2 minutes duration. 62. Interval between rounds There must be an interval of 1 minute between rounds. 63. Boxer must produce proof of registration to examining doctor Every boxer intending to engage in a boxing contest must produce proof of that boxer's registration to the accredited medical officer for examination and endorsement. r. 57 -- 31 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 27 64. Duties of accredited medical officer A medical officer making an examination for the purposes of section 12 of the Act must— (a) following the completion of the pre-contest examination, record the results of the examination in Part A of the form in Schedule 12; and (b) following the completion of the contest again examine the boxer and record the results of that examination in Part B of the form in Schedule 12; and (c) enter any relevant details including any period of suspension that the medical officer has determined in the boxer's record of registration and notify the boxer or the boxer's trainer accordingly. 65. Boxer can be declared unfit Any boxer who presents for examination with any of the following may be declared unfit by the medical officer— (a) any sign of use of drugs or alcohol; (b) a recent fracture or cut; (c) an acute illness; (d) a skin disease or any other condition which in the opinion of the medical officer would be detrimental to the boxer, the boxer's opponent or professional boxing in general; (e) obesity. 66. Prohibited drugs A boxer must not use any drug listed in Schedule 13. r. 64 -- 32 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 28 67. Urine samples (1) Any boxer may be required to provide a urine sample for urinalysis immediately after a contest. (2) If a sample is to be taken the sample must be provided in the presence of the medical officer and a representative of the Board either in the dressing room or at some place designated by the medical officer. (3) The sample must be taken in a clean plastic or glass container properly marked and then divided into 2 separate bottles. The bottles must be sealed and signed by the medical officer, the boxer or the boxer's manager, and the representative of the Board. (4) The medical officer must submit the 1st bottle to a laboratory for testing. If the test results are negative the results must be filed and the 2nd sample destroyed. But if the specimen provides a positive result for a prohibited drug, the boxer, that boxer's manager and the Board must be notified and another test undertaken on the 2nd sample at a laboratory agreed upon by the boxer and the Board. (5) If the 2nd sample provides a positive result for the prohibited drug the boxer is regarded as having used that drug. 68. Prescribed medication Any boxer who has been on any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner must report this to the medical officer prior to the pre-contest medical examination, and in the case of any proposed title contest must report the matter to the Board at the time of being prescribed such medication. 69. Presence of accredited medical officer r. 67 r. 69 -- 33 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 29 The accredited medical officer must sit at the immediate ringside during a boxing contest. The promoter must not permit the contest to proceed unless the medical officer is present. 70. Procedure in case of knockout or heavy punishment (1) If a boxer is knocked out or judged unable to continue in a boxing contest the following provisions apply— (a) the boxer must be kept under medical observation for such period as the medical officer in attendance determines; (b) the medical officer must endorse the boxer's registration "K.O." or "T.K.O.C." or "T.K.O." or "R.S.C."; (c) if the knockout was caused by blows to the head the boxer must not compete in a boxing contest for a period of 1 month or for such longer period as the medical officer determines; (d) if the bout was terminated for some other reason than a knockout by blows to the head that boxer must not compete in a boxing contest for such period as the medical officer thinks fit. (2) If, in the opinion of the medical officer, a boxer has been involved in a particularly hard contest or has taken heavy or severe punishment, that boxer must not compete in a boxing contest for such period as the medical officer thinks fit. 71. Restrictions on boxer Any boxer whose licence has been endorsed under regulation 70 must— -- 34 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 30 (a) undertake such medical tests as the medical officer directs, before competing in any further boxing contest; and (b) not engage in any boxing contest or training by way of sparring for such period as the medical officer directs. 72. Conduct of contests There must not be more than 4 licensed trainers or seconds for any boxer in a boxing contest and no more than 2 may stand on the ring apron during the interval between rounds. 73. Duties of seconds or trainers during a contest (1) A second or trainer must not— (a) engage in excessive coaching of a boxer during a round or by word or action attempt to annoy the boxer's opponent; (b) forcefully throw water on a contestant; (c) use an excessive amount of water which causes water to drip onto the canvas; (d) enter the ring until the bell indicates the end of a round; (e) place on the platform any obstruction until the bell has sounded the end of a round; (f) give the boxer or use on the boxer any stimulant other than cold water sponged on the body or used as a mouth wash; (g) use any of the following— (i) iron chloride solution; (ii) monsol solution; (iii) ammoniated liniment; r. 72 -- 35 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 31 (iv) alcohol; (v) smelling salts; (h) swing towels between rounds (other than using them as fans). (2) A second or trainer must— (a) leave the ring when advised to do so before the start of a round and clear the entire ring platform of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, etc. as soon as the bell sounds to start each round; (b) use only the following equipment while working in a boxer's corner— (i) white petroleum jelly (vaseline); (ii) sterile cotton wool; (iii) sterile gauze; (iv) cotton bud sticks; (v) butterfly band aids; (vi) blunt-edged surgical scissors; (vii) ice bag; (viii) adhesive tape; (ix) solution of adrenalin 1/1000; (x) water; (xi) sponge; (xii) clean towels; (xiii) soft bandages. (3) Prior to the commencement of the contest the person in charge of each corner is to nominate to the referee 1 of the 4 licensed trainers or seconds to be the senior licensed corner-person. r. 73 -- 36 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 32 (4) A second may sponge off that second's boxer with a sponge or wet towel provided the second immediately wipes off any excess water. 74. Closure of bout by senior licensed corner person (1) A boxer's senior licensed corner-person who considers that the boxer is in danger of being seriously injured through continuation of the contest may throw a towel into the ring as a token of defeat and therefore accept the responsibility for the stopping of the contest and causing the boxer to be retired. (2) Despite sub-regulation (1), the referee is the final arbiter as to whether a contest is to be terminated. 75. Referee to be chief official The chief official of a contest is the referee who has powers of general supervision over the contest. 76. Referee may use discretion in matters not covered by Regulations The referee may use discretion in deciding any matters that arise during a contest which are not covered by these Regulations. 77. Duties of referee before a bout starts (1) Prior to the start of a contest the referee on entering the ring must— (a) ascertain where the judges and medical officer are seated should the referee need to consult them during the contest; and (b) call the contestants together before each bout for final instructions (and ensure that each contestant is only accompanied by his or her senior licensed corner-person); and r. 74 -- 37 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 33 (c) give the contestants their final instructions and invite them to shake hands and return to their corners; and (d) ensure that the contestants do not shake hands again until the beginning of the last round; and (e) inspect the boxers and the gloves to make sure that no foreign substances have been applied to either the gloves or bodies of the boxers to the detriment of an opponent; (f) examine each contestant to see if they are wearing protection cups and mouthguards; and (g) if it is found that a contestant is not wearing a protection cup and mouthguard, prevent the contest from starting. (2) The referee may permit a boxer to use a reasonable amount of vaseline or similar substance on the face but must not allow vaseline be used on a boxer's hair, body or gloves. 78. Boxer may use protection on eye brows A contestant may use an approved non-abrasive protective covering to protect the contestant's eyebrows. 79. Referee should not touch boxers The referee must not touch the contestants except on the failure of either or both to obey that referee's command to break. 80. Referee may call medical officer to ring A referee may call the medical officer into the ring if a boxer has received a cut eye or other injury which the referee believes could incapacitate the boxer, before making a decision to stop a contest. r. 78 -- 38 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 34 81. Termination of contest The referee must declare a contest terminated when— (a) a boxer is knocked down and is unable to rise within a period of 10 seconds; or (b) a boxer is unable to properly defend himself or herself and there may be a danger of serious injury to the boxer; or (c) a boxer's senior licensed corner-person throws a towel into the ring as a token of defeat thus causing that boxer to be retired; or (d) a boxer has received an injury and after consultation with the medical officer it is considered serious consequences may result if the contest is allowed to continue; or (e) the medical officer instructs the referee to stop a contest because the medical officer is of the opinion that a boxer is exhausted or injured to such an extent as to be unable to defend himself or herself or to continue that contest; or (f) a boxer is clearly knocked down a total of 3 times in any round. 82. Criteria for determining winner in case of cut eye (1) If a contest is stopped because of a cut to the eye or its surrounds and, in the opinion of the referee, the cut was caused— (a) by a legitimate blow, the boxer delivering the blow must be declared the winner of the contest; or (b) by a deliberate foul, the boxer responsible for the foul must be disqualified; or r. 81 -- 39 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 35 (c) accidentally— (i) if the contest is stopped before the start of— (A) the 3rd round in a 10 round or less contest; or (B) the 4th round in a 12 round contest— the contest must be declared a technical draw; or (ii) if the contest is stopped at any other time, the boxer ahead on points must be declared the winner of the contest. (2) At the end of any round in which a boxer receives a cut the referee must advise the judges and recorder whether the cut was caused by a legitimate blow or by accidental means. 83. Boxer deemed to be down A boxer is to be regarded as down when any part of that boxer's body other than that boxer's feet is on the ring floor. 84. Boxer helpless on ropes If a contestant is helpless on the ropes the referee must instantly intervene, declare the helpless boxer "down" and proceed with the count as in the case of a knockdown. 85. Duties of referee in case of knockdown In the case of a knockdown the timekeeper must immediately start counting off the seconds and continue the count until the boxer has been counted out or the referee has ordered the boxers to box on. The referee, after directing the opponent to the neutral corner, must pick up the count from the timekeeper and audibly continue r. 83 -- 40 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 36 the count, as well as indicating each second by a downward motion of the arm until the count of 8 is completed or the boxer has been counted out. If the opponent fails to remain in the furthest neutral corner the referee must cease counting until the opponent has returned to that corner and then the referee must continue the count from the point at which it was interrupted. 86. Timekeeper to take time out, official count (1) The referee must instruct the timekeeper to take time out when necessary. (2) The referee's count is the official count. 87. Responsibility of referee in case of knockout If a contestant is counted out the referee must wave both arms to indicate that that contestant has been knocked out and then give immediate assistance to the stricken boxer if necessary before raising the hand of the opponent as the winner. 88. Mandatory 8 count (1) The mandatory 8 count applies in all contests. When a boxer is knocked down the referee must require that boxer to take a count of 8 seconds whether or not the boxer arises before the count of 8 has been reached. The count is for the benefit of the fallen contestant and the knockdown is scored against that contestant regardless of the length of the count. (2) If a referee considers a contestant has been hurt or is temporarily unable to continue the referee may apply a mandatory 8 second count to that contestant whether that contestant has gone down or not and if the referee is of the opinion that the contestant cannot continue with the contest he must count out that contestant. 89. Resumption of count r. 86 r. 89 -- 41 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 37 If a contestant who is "down" arises before the count of 10 is reached and then immediately goes "down" again without being struck, the referee must resume the count where it was left off. 90. Disqualification If a contestant goes down without being struck and stays down the referee must disqualify the contestant and award the decision to that person's opponent. 91. Cessation of count If at the end of any round except the last round a boxer is down and the referee is in the course of counting over the fallen boxer, the bell indicating the end of the round must not be sounded by the timekeeper. If the fallen boxer rises before the count of 10 and the referee gives the command to box on indicating the continuation of the bout, the bell must then be sounded by the timekeeper. 92. Boxer knocked out of ring If a boxer is knocked out of the ring and onto the apron, that boxer must return inside the ropes unaided and be prepared to continue boxing within 10 seconds, otherwise he or she is deemed to be counted-out. If a contestant is knocked outside the ring and off the apron onto the floor that contestant must return inside the ropes unaided and be prepared to continue boxing within 20 seconds, otherwise he or she is deemed to have been counted-out. -- 42 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 38 93. Boxer in ring to go to furthest neutral corner If a boxer has been knocked down or has fallen through the ropes the other contestant must retire to the furthest neutral corner and stay there until the count is completed. 94. Gloves to be wiped clean Before a boxer resumes boxing after having been knocked down or fallen or slipped to the floor, the referee must wipe the boxer's gloves with a towel or on the referee's shirt to remove all foreign substances. 95. Mouthguard (1) If during the course of a round a boxer loses that boxer's mouthguard the referee must at the earliest opportunity stop the contest, order time out and have the boxer's mouthguard replaced before allowing the contest to continue. (2) If a boxer deliberately spits out that boxer's mouthguard the referee may treat this as a foul and penalise the boxer accordingly. (3) If a boxer continues to deliberately spit out that boxer's mouthguard the referee may disqualify the boxer and award the contest to that boxer's opponent. 96. Referee not to permit unfair practices A referee must not permit unfair practices that may cause injury or that may be to the detriment of a contestant, and is responsible for enforcing these Regulations. The only blow allowed is a blow delivered with the knuckle part of the glove to the scoring part of an opponent's body. r. 93 -- 43 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 39 97. Foul practices The following practices are considered to be fouls and it is within the discretion of the referee as to whether the offending boxer is warned, disqualified or loses points in that particular round— (a) hitting below the belt; (b) hitting an opponent who is down or is getting up after being down; (c) holding an opponent with one hand and hitting with the other; (d) holding or deliberately maintaining a clinch; (e) wrestling, kicking or roughing at the ropes; (f) butting with the head or shoulder or using the knee; (g) hitting with the open glove, butt of the hand, wrist or elbow, and all backhand blows; (h) hitting an opponent who is partly out of the ring and is prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defence; (i) purposely going down without being hit; (j) deliberately striking at that part of the body over the kidneys; (k) the use of the pivot blow or the rabbit punch; (l) jabbing an opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove; (m) hitting on the break, or the back of the head or neck; (n) hitting after the bell ending the round has sounded; r. 97 -- 44 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 40 (o) pushing an opponent about the ring or into the ropes; (p) persistently ducking below the waistline; (q) deliberately spitting out a mouthguard; (r) any dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct. 98. Referee to disqualify or penalise continuing fouls (1) If, in the case of a foul, the offending boxer disregards the referee's warnings and persists with such tactics, the referee must take points away from, or disqualify, the offender. (2) The referee may penalise any contestant who fouls that contestant's opponent during a contest whether the fouls are intentional or not. (3) The referee must determine the number of points to be deducted from the offending boxer and must notify the judges immediately following the foul or infringement. 99. Intentional foul If in the opinion of the referee a boxer commits an intentional foul during a contest and that boxer's opponent is unfit to continue, the referee must terminate the contest by disqualifying the offending boxer and awarding the decision to the incapacitated boxer. 100. Accidental foul In the event of an accidental foul (except a low- blow foul under regulation 101) causing a contest to be stopped, the referee must determine whether the boxer who has been fouled can continue or not, and if that boxer's chances have not been seriously jeopardised the referee may order the contest to be continued after a reasonable interval, and must notify the timekeeper of his action, but if the boxer who has been fouled is unfit to continue r. 98 -- 45 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 41 the referee must terminate the contest by disqualifying the offending boxer and awarding the decision to the incapacitated boxer. 101. Accidental low blow (1) If a boxer receives an accidental blow below the belt the referee may terminate the round immediately. (2) The recipient of the low blow must be returned to that person's corner, be allowed to sit out the remainder of the round and be given the normal 1 minute rest before the start of the next round. (3) If at the start of the next round the stricken boxer states that he or she cannot continue because that boxer has not recovered from the low blow the referee may give a further period of rest. If the boxer continues to assert that he or she cannot continue the referee must ask the medical officer to examine the boxer. (4) If the medical officer pronounces the stricken boxer fit to continue the boxer must continue. If the boxer refuses to continue the referee will count to 10 over the boxer in the corner. If the boxer rises before 10 is reached, the bout must continue and if the boxer does not rise that boxer is deemed to have lost the fight by knockout. 102. Boxer to remain in neutral corner If the no-foul rule under regulation 101 is invoked, the offending boxer must remain in the neutral corner during the period of the round and may only return to that boxer's own corner during the interval between rounds. r. 101 -- 46 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 42 103. Boxer not to leave ring No contestant may leave the ring during the rest period between rounds. If a contestant fails or refuses to resume boxing when the bell sounds the commencement of the next round, the referee must count out the boxer. 104. End of contest If a contestant is incapacitated or unable to continue at the end of any round, that person's failure to resume boxing when the bell sounds the commencement of the next round will be taken as a token of defeat and the referee must award the decision to that person's opponent unless the circumstances indicate to the referee the need for some other action. 105. Boxers not competing honestly The referee must stop a contest before the end of the last round if of the opinion that 1 of or both of the contestants are not honestly competing through collusion, stalling or faking, and the referee must render no decision. 106. Knockdown not legitimate If the referee is of the opinion that a knockdown is not legitimate, or a foul is a prearranged termination of a contest, the referee must not finish the knockdown count or disqualify for fouling or award the decision to the opponent, but must stop the bout and give no decision. 107. Referee to report on issues (1) A referee must submit a report on any contest that he or she referees if— (a) there is any matter involving a disregard of the rules; or r. 103 -- 47 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 43 (b) a contestant has been disqualified; or (c) a contest has been stopped and no decision rendered; or (d) a contest has been stopped on the basis of a technical knockout. (2) The referee's report must fully describe the circumstances of the occurrence and must contain the reasons for the referee's actions in stopping the contest. 108. Board to hold purse if boxer disqualified or contest is no decision If a contestant has been disqualified for any reason or is involved in a no-decision contest the promoter must withhold payment of the boxer's purse and must forward the purse to the Board pending investigation and a decision on the disbursement of the purse money. 109. Boxer to pay forfeit If a boxer is required to pay a weight or non- appearance forfeit or that boxer's purse is withheld the following applies— (a) if the boxer fails to make the contracted weight he or she must pay the forfeit amount stipulated in his or her contract to the Board, which in turn must pay the forfeited amount to the opponent; (b) if the boxer is contracted to fight in a contest and fails to appear for that contest without being released by the promoter or excused by the Board from that contract, he or she must pay to the Board the amount stipulated in the contract for non-appearance and the Board must then pay the forfeit amount to the promoter; r. 108 -- 48 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 44 (c) if the Board receives a boxer's purse from a promoter in accordance with regulation 108 (1) the Board— (i) must investigate the reasons for the withholding of the purse; and (ii) following the investigation, may at its discretion reimburse the purse money or part of the purse money to any legitimate claimant. 110. Scoring of fights (1) There must be 2 judges at every boxing contest if the referee is scoring the fight, otherwise 3 judges must be used with a non-scoring referee. (2) A referee who is scoring a contest must score in the same manner as the judges and that score will be included with the scores of the judges in determining the winner. The majority opinion must determine the winner and if there is no majority then the decision must be a draw. (3) Judges must sit at opposite sides of the ring in the centre of the ringside seating and must reach their decision without conferring in any manner with any other official or person. (4) The judges and referee must use the "10 point must" system for scoring a boxing contest. Points for each round must be awarded immediately after the termination of the round. (5) Under the "10 point must" system, the winner of the round must be awarded 10 points and the loser of the round must be awarded between 1 and 9 points, however if the round is considered to be even, then both contestants may be awarded 10 points. (6) In the case of fouls or infringements, the referee is the sole judge of the number of points to be r. 110 -- 49 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 45 deducted in any particular round. The referee may deduct 1 or more points for fouls or infringements and will notify the judges immediately following the foul or infringement. A boxer can not be penalised in a later round for a previous foul or infringement of the rules. (7) In order to arrive at a true conclusion every point must be observed and noticed as the rounds progress. Judges must base their scoring on— (a) clean hits with the knuckle part of the glove to the scoring part of the body; and (b) effective aggression; and (c) defence; and (d) ring generalship. (8) The scoring part of the body is the front and side parts of the body formed by an imaginary line starting from the top of the head splitting the ears and running down the shoulders and sides and across the front of the body from the top of the hip bones. (9) Each judge must determine the value to be placed on a knockdown but it may count for 1 or more points depending on the judgment of each official. If a boxer has clearly won a one-sided round, but happens to get knocked down during the round, that boxer may still win the round or tie it. 111. Marking of cards at end of fight When marking their cards, judges must, in the case of a draw, write the word "draw" across the score card. In the case of a knockout or if a contest has been stopped for a particular reason, the score card must be marked accordingly (ie. K.O., T.K.O.C., T.K.O., R.S.C., or Disqualification) on the side of the winner in the r. 111 -- 50 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 46 space reserved for the round in which the contest was terminated. 112. Replacement of ill referee or judge If a referee or judge is injured or becomes so ill during a contest as to be unable to continue, the following applies— (a) if a round is in progress the timekeeper must ring the bell and so terminate the round; and (b) the Board representative in charge must then take the score card and appoint another referee or judge to officiate in the contest. The new referee or judge must then use that score card for the remainder of the contest and any interrupted round must be started again. If no referee or judge is available the Board member may act in that role, or may appoint another licensed person to act in that role. 113. Weights and Divisions The recognised Divisions and their weight limits are as follows: Division Minimum Weight Maximum Weight Straw-weight up to 47.63 Light Flyweight over 47.63 up to 48.99 Flyweight over 48.99 up to 50.80 Super Flyweight over 50.80 up to 52.16 Bantamweight over 52.16 up to 53.52 Super Bantamweight over 53.52 up to 55.34 Featherweight over 55.34 up to 57.15 r. 112 -- 51 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 47 Division Minimum Weight Maximum Weight Super Featherweight over 57.15 up to 58.97 Lightweight over 58.97 up to 61.23 Super Lightweight over 61.23 up to 63.50 Welterweight over 63.50 up to 66.68 Super Welterweight over 66.68 up to 69.85 Middleweight over 69.85 up to 72.57 Super Middleweight over 72.57 up to 76.20 Light Heavyweight over 76.20 up to 79.38 Cruiserweight over 79.38 up to 86.183 Heavyweight over 86.183 114. Championships bouts Victorian State championship contests can only be fought in Victoria and must be fought over 10 3 minute rounds, but if both contestants agree the contest may be fought over 12 3 minute rounds. 115. Title defence All State champions must defend their titles at least every 6 months, providing a suitable opponent is available. 116. Champion unable to make weight If a reigning champion cannot make the weight for a title fight that person will be stripped of that person's title and if the contest is subsequently held and the challenger having made the weight r. 114 -- 52 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 48 wins the contest, that challenger will be declared the champion but if the champion wins, the title must be declared vacant. _______________ r. 116 -- 53 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 49 PART 4—GENERAL 117. Abuse of officials A person who is licensed or registered under these Regulations must not verbally or physically abuse any official involved in a boxing contest. 118. Applicant must appear before Board or Minister Any licensed or registered person or any applicant for a licence or registration must appear before the Board or the Minister when directed to do so in relation to the granting or renewal of that licence or registration and in any matter which the Board or Minister may be investigating under the Act or these Regulations. 119. Reporting before promotion A licensed or registered person who is participating in a promotion must report to the promoter at least 60 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the promotion, except the main- event boxers who must report to the promoter at least 1 hour before the scheduled start of the main event. 120. Rules for international contests A promoter may apply to the Minister to have an International title contest fought under the rules of the organisation to whom the title belongs or is associated with. If the Minister approves such an application then that organisation’s rules will apply to that contest. 121. Presence in dressing room or ring A person must not enter a dressing room or boxing ring during a promotion unless he or she is a licensed or registered person or a person authorised by the Minister. r. 117 -- 54 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 50 122. Seating at ring apron A promoter must ensure that only a person authorised by the Minister sits in any seat around the ring apron. 123. Canvassing by officials A referee or judge must not canvass any person to obtain employment at a boxing contest either orally or by correspondence. 124. Free admission for authorised persons Any person authorised in writing by the Minister must be admitted to any gymnasium, boxing contest or exhibition free of charge. 125. Breach of regulations is an offence Any person who breaches any of these provisions is guilty of an offence. Penalty: 20 penalty units. 126. Appeals Any person wishing to lodge an appeal under section 15(8) of the Act to the Minister against a decision of the Board must— (a) advise the Minister in writing that that person intends to lodge an appeal; and (b) forward to the Minister in writing full details of that person's grounds for such appeal within 30 days after giving the Minister that advice. __________________ r. 122 -- 55 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 51 SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 APPLICATION FOR BOXING PROMOTER'S LICENCE I apply for a boxing promoter's licence 1. NAME SURNAME 2. ADDRESS (Postcode) 3. POSTAL ADDRESS (Postcode) 4 BUSINESS NAME (if applicable) 5. PHONE NUMBERS: (Home) (Business) 6. My date of birth is 7. I have/have not * previously held a boxing promoter's licence. If previously licensed state Licence No. 8. My experience in promoting or assisting in promoting is: 9. I propose to promote boxing contests at the following place(s): 10. I enclose cheque etc for licence fee of $ together with 2 recent passport size photographs. Signed Date Some acceptable evidence of age should be submitted with 1st application. * Cross out whichever is not applicable. __________________ Sch. 1 -- 56 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 52 SCHEDULE 2 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 LICENCE TO PROMOTE BOXING CONTESTS of is licensed under the provisions of the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 to conduct boxing contests in Victoria. This licence will expire on 19 Dated at Melbourne this day of 19 Minister Administering the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 __________________ Sch. 2 -- 57 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 53 SCHEDULE 3 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 APPLICATION FOR A PROMOTION PERMIT 1. I, of licensed promoter No. apply for a permit to conduct (state number) rounds of professional boxing on at (date) (venue) (starting time) The main event will be between: and (Boxer's name and residence) (Boxer's name and residence) and will be fought over rounds of minutes duration. Proposed Weigh-in details: Time Place If you propose to provide any other form of entertainment on the promotion (e.g. singing, dancing) give details:— Please give name of matchmaker you intend to use and details of insurance or proposed insurance that you intend to provide for boxers and officials. Matchmaker: Insurance: Costing Details Proposed Seating Prices $ Matchmaking Ringside Boxers' purses Advertising Venue hire Officials & Doctor Tax (overseas boxer) Sch. 3 -- 58 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 54 Other (airfares, accommodation. etc.) 7. Attached is evidence of my capacity to pay for all costs associated with the promotion (i.e. Bankers letter or statement, supported guarantee bank books, etc.) 8. I am fully conversant with the provisions of the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 and Regulations concerning promoters and agree to abide by the decisions of the Professional Boxing Control Board. Signed promoter Date NOTES: 1. Promoters should note that contracts for all bouts must be lodged at least 7 days before the promotion. 2. Promoters may be asked to lodge purse monies and officials' fees with the Board prior to the promotion. 3. If required any such additional information requested by the Board must be provided before a permit will be issued. 4. Additional entertainment cannot be held unless included in this application and agreed to by the Board. Received by Permit No. issued on __________________ Sch. 3 -- 59 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 55 SCHEDULE 4 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 PROMOTION PERMIT This permit authorises (Full name) of (Address) licensed promoter No. to conduct a professional boxing promotion on* 19 (Date) at (Venue) Signed Date * This permit is valid only for the date and venue stated. __________________ Sch. 4 -- 60 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 56 SCHEDULE 5 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 BOXING CONTRACT This Agreement is made the day of 19 between ("the promoter") and ("the boxer") It is agreed that: 1. The boxer agrees to box on (date) in a contest of rounds of minutes duration against (opponent's name) or such substitute boxer as may be engaged. 2. The promoter agrees to pay the boxer the sum of $ or per cent of the gross receipts for the contest. 3. If the boxer is ready to fulfil this contract and the opponent or approved substitute does not appear then the promoter will pay the boxer the sum of $ in lieu of the purse. 4. The boxer agrees to weigh-in at the weight of kg in accordance with the weigh-in provisions of the Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1986. If the boxer is overweight and does not make the weight within the allowed time the boxer will pay a weight forfeit of $ 5. The promoter agrees to provide in the promoter's agreement with the opponent boxer that the opponent will weigh-in at the weight of kg against a weight forfeit of $ 6. If the opponent is not more kg over the stipulated weight the boxer will box the opponent and be paid any agreed weight forfeit. 7. The boxer agrees to appear when and as directed by the promoter at all reasonable times for publicity purposes. 8. The boxer agrees not to compete in any other boxing contest within days before the date of the contest without the promoter's written agreement. 9. The boxer must appear for the contest unless the boxer is declared to be medically unfit, in which case the boxer must produce a medical certificate stating his or her illness or injuries and may be required to undertake a further examination by an accredited medical officer. 10 If the boxer has not been declared medically unfit and fails to appear and box the boxer will pay the promoter the sum of $ Sch. 5 -- 61 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 57 11. The promoter further agrees to pay the boxer the full amount provided for in this contract immediately after the boxer has fulfilled his or her obligations unless the boxer's purse is to be withheld or forfeited in accordance with the Regulations. 12. If for any reason other than the failure of the opponent or substitute to appear the contest does not take place then the promoter agrees to pay the Boxer an amount set by the Minister or the Professional Boxing Control Board as training expenses and/or liquidated damages unless the contract is cancelled by mutual consent. 13. Other provisions. Boxer's signature Approved by Promoter's signature Manager's signature Attach other agreed provisions __________________ Sch. 5 -- 62 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 58 SCHEDULE 6 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 APPLICATION FOR LICENCE AS * Manager * Matchmaker * Agent * Trainer * Timekeeper * Referee * Second * Ring Announcer * Judge l apply for a licence as (Insert Category) 1. NAME (Surname) 2. ADDRESS (Postcode) 3. TELEPHONE No. (Business) (Private) 4. My date of birth is 5. I have/have not* previously been licensed. If previously licensed state category No. 6. Have you ever boxed as an amateur or professional? YES/NO* If YES please give details of your experience as a boxer. Sch. 6 -- 63 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 59 7. Have you ever been a manager, agent, trainer or second? YES/NO* If YES please give details of your experience. 8. Have you ever worked as a referee, judge, matchmaker, timekeeper or ring announcer? YES/NO* If YES please give details of your experience. 9. Do you have your own gymnasium? YES/NO* If YES give ADDRESS Telephone 10. I enclose (cheque etc. for licence fee of $ together with 2 passport size photographs. Signed Date NOTES: Applicants may be required to submit such additional information as is considered necessary for the issue of a Licence. Some acceptable evidence of age (i.e. birth certificate, passport) must be submitted with 1st application. Applicants for Trainer's, Second's, Referee's, Judge's and Timekeeper's Licences may be required to sit for and pass an accreditation program approved by the Professional Boxing Control Board. *Cross out which is inapplicable. __________________ Sch. 6 -- 64 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 60 SCHEDULE 7 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 LICENCE This is to certify that of is licensed as a under the provisions of the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 for the period ending on (Back of Licence) Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 LICENCE No. Minister Administering the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 NOTE: This licence must be prominently displayed while you are involved in any boxing promotion in an official capacity. __________________ Sch. 7 -- 65 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 61 SCHEDULE 8 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 BOXER AND MANAGER CONTRACT An agreement made and entered into this day of 19 between of "the Manager" and "the Boxer" who agree as follows: 1. The Manager and the Boxer agree to enter into a relationship of Manager and Boxer for a period of * years from the date of this contract. 2. Both parties further agree that at any stage within 6 months of the date of this contract either or both of the parties may terminate this contract under regulation 16 of the Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 and must advise the Minister for Sport accordingly. 3. The Manager agrees to act as manager for the Boxer and to exercise every possible effort to secure remunerative boxing contests and/or other commercial avenues whereby the Boxer may profit. 4. The Boxer agrees to be managed and directed during the term of this contract by the Manager and to accept and fulfil any contract entered into on his behalf by the Manager. 5. The Boxer agrees to pay the Manager + per cent of all earnings secured for him by the Manager. The Manager will meet all reasonable training, travelling and other necessary expenses. 6. The Boxer agrees that, during the term of this contract, he or she will not take part in any boxing contest, exhibition or sparring and will not allow his or her name to be used for any commercial enterprise without first obtaining the approval of the Manager to do so. 7. The Boxer agrees to attend all training sessions and any other promotional obligations arranged on his or her behalf by the Manager. 8. It is further agreed that should the Manager have his or her licence cancelled or suspended the Boxer may contract with a new Manager during the period of suspension or cancellation or become a free agent and is not required to pay the manager's share of his or her earnings to the Manager. Sch. 8 -- 66 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 62 9. In case any dispute should arise between the parties concerning any matter covered by this contract either or both of the parties may notify the Minister for Sport of the existence of the dispute and of his or her or their desire to refer such dispute to arbitration by the Professional Boxing Control Board or some other person nominated by the Board. The parties further agree that any decision of such arbitrator is to be final and binding upon the parties. However nothing in this clause prevents either or both of the parties referring the dispute to any Court of Law instead of referring the matter to arbitration as outlined. 10. This contract is void if the Manager is not licensed under the provisions of the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 or if the Manager fails to renew his or her licence within 14 days of the date of its expiry. 11. Other provisions. Signed by (Boxer) (Witness) (Date) Signed by (Manager) (Witness) (Date) * The maximum period permitted for this contract is 2 years. +The maximum percentage payable to a Manager is 25 per cent. Attach other agreed provisions. __________________ Sch. 8 -- 67 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 63 SCHEDULE 9 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A BOXER I apply to be registered/reregistered* as a professional boxer. 1. Name 2. Address Postcode 3. Date of Birth 4. Boxing Name (If you intend to use any other name than your real name please provide details). 5. I have/have not* been previously registered. (If previously registered you must forward your registration with this application). 6. Have you ever been registered and/or disciplined by any other Professional Boxing Authority-(Please give details) I have/have not* boxed as an amateur. (If this is your first application give name and address of your last Trainer and attach your Medical Record Card and a clearance certificate from the Victorian Amateur Boxing Association).§ Give details of your last 5 contests (amateur, professional or both). If none please state accordingly. Date Place Opponent Result Details of Injuries and/or Suspension 9. Current trainer's name and address 10. I enclose a certificate of fitness δ by an accredited medical officer. (Note—the medical examination must be made within 14 days before the date of this application.) 11. I enclose 2 recent passport size photographs of myself. Sch. 9 -- 68 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 64 12. I enclose (cheque etc.) for registration fee of $ Signed Date NOTES: * Cross out whichever is not applicable. Some acceptable evidence of age should be submitted with first application (i.e. birth certificate, passport etc.) § Residents outside the Commonwealth must submit their full boxing record, current licence and letter of clearance from the Boxing Board, Commission or other boxing body in that person’s state or country of residence. δ Applicants must also submit to any additional medical tests, as directed by a medical officer, for the issue of a certificate of fitness. Please note that applicants may be required to submit such additional information as is considered necessary. __________________ Sch. 9 -- 69 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 65 SCHEDULE 10 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 BOXER'S REGISTRATION This is to certify that: has been registered under the provisions of the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 for such period(s) as indicated overleaf. Important This registration must be presented to the Board, Commission or Controlling Authority under whose jurisdiction the contest is being conducted prior to every contest. Failure to do so may cause the contest to be cancelled. SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA Registration No.: 1. Expiry Date: Authorised by: 2. Expiry Date: Authorised by: 3. Expiry Date: Authorised by: 4. Expiry Date: Authorised by: 5. Expiry Date: Authorised by: Name: Address: Boxing Name: Date of Birth: Height: Eyes: Distinguishing Marks: Amateur Record (if any): W L D Professional Record (if any): W L D Commenced Professional Boxing: Sch. 10 -- 70 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 66 Signature of Boxer: Issued by: Minister Administering the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This registration must be produced to the Medical Officer at the time of the pre-contest medical examination, for inspection and endorsement. 2. The holder of this registration must ensure that the results of each contest he or she engages in is entered on the following pages by the controlling authority for that contest. 3. The medical officer must examine the boxer after the contest regardless of the result and enter his or her comment in the appropriate space. 4. A boxer wishing to fight overseas must undertake a medical examination by an accredited medical officer and obtain the Professional Boxing Control Board’s authorisation in the corresponding pages before leaving Victoria. 5. A boxer who is to fight outside Victoria must obtain the authorisation of the Professional Boxing Control Board before leaving. 6. A boxer who fights outside Victoria must advise the Board of the result of that fight within 7 days of returning to Victoria. CONTEST Date Location Weight Opponent No. of Rounds RECORD Decision Medical officer's comments Next contest not before Entered by MEDICAL EXAMINATION (Must be completed by an Accredited Medical Officer before the boxer proceeds abroad). Sch. 10 -- 71 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 67 Date Physical Condition Remarks Accredited Medical Officer Authorisation to box abroad or outside the jurisdiction of the Professional Boxing Control Board of Victoria. Date Opponent Location Authorised by __________________ Sch. 10 -- 72 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 68 SCHEDULE 11 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS Name Address Postcode Date of Birth Sex PREVIOUS BOXING HISTORY 1. Contest Results Wins Losses Draws Amateur Professional 2. Have you suffered any injury while boxing? Yes/No 3. Have you had any headaches, vomiting or problems with speech or vision after a fight? Yes/No MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE* *N.B. Medical Officer to enter full details. 4. Have you at present any— (a) illness (b) disability? 5. Are you now receiving medicine, drugs or other treatment, etc.? 6. Has an accident or illness kept you off work for more than one week? 7. Have you ever had any operations? 8. Have you ever been a patient in any hospital? (a) Mental. (b) Other. Sch. 11 -- 73 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 69 HAVE YOU EVER HAD OR ARE YOU NOW SUFFERING FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? 9.(a) Rheumatic fever. (b) Heart disease. 10. Palpitations or pounding heart. 11. High or low blood pressure. 12. Swollen or painful joints (other than through injury). 13. Shortness of breath. 14. Pneumonia, bronchitis or pleurisy. 15.(a) Coughing blood. (b) Coughing up a lot of phlegm. 16. Tuberculosis. 17. Asthma. 18. Deafness. 19.(a) Eye trouble. (b) Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? 20.(a) Fainting attacks. (b) Blackouts. 21.(a) Fits or convulsions. (b) Epilepsy. (c) Giddiness. 22.(a) Severe headaches. (b) Migraines. 23.(a) Nervous trouble. (b) Severe depression. (c) Mental illness. (d) Attempted suicide. Sch. 11 -- 74 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 70 24.(a) Kidney disease. (b) Bladder disease. (c) Pain on passing urine. (d) Blood in your urine. 25.(a) Frequent indigestion. 26.(a) Ulcer of stomach. (b) Ulcer of duodenum. 27.(a) Gall bladder trouble. (b) Gall stones. 28.(a) Vomiting blood. (b) Passing blood through the bowels. 29. Hepatitis or other jaundice. 30. Sugar diabetes 31.(a) Rupture. (b) Hernia. (c) Swollen or painful testicles. 32.(a) Any skin trouble. (b) Tendency to bruise or bleed easily. 33.(a) Concussion. (b) Severe head injury. (c) Loss of consciousness. 34.(a) Knee injury. (b) Ankle injury. (c) Back injury. (d) Other joint injury or dislocation. 35.(a) Fractured bones. (b) Chipped bones. 36. Paralysis (including polio). 37. Any other injury, illness or disability. Sch. 11 -- 75 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 71 38. Medical Officer's Notes on History (a "yes" answer to any question requires MO to state question number and comment here). 39. APPLICANT'S DECLARATION AND MEDICAL OFFICER'S SIGNATURE I declare that the information recorded against Items Nos. 1 to 37 is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that while registered am prepared to undergo such medical examinations and investigations as may be required. (Date) (Signature of Applicant) 40. I have completed the notes on the applicant's history and witnessed the applicant's signature. (Signature of Examining Medical Officer) MEDICAL EXAMINATION RECORD 41. Comment of history since last examination. If not examined Insert N.E. in normal column. All abnormalities must be described in Item 81 Abnormal Normal 42. Head, face, neck, scalp 43. Nose 44. Mouth, throat, speech 45. Teeth, gums 46. Ears-general 47. Tympanic membranes 48. Eustachian tubes 49. Eyes-general 50. Visual fields 51. Eye movements 52. Ophthalmoscopic examination 53. Chest, lungs 54. Heart (if ECG performed, note result in item 81 and enclose F MED 53) 55. Vascular system (include veins) Sch. 11 -- 76 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 72 56. Abdomen (include hernial orifices) 57. Endocrine system 58. External genitalia 59. Upper extremities 60. Lower extremities 61. Feet (cm) 62. Spine 63. Posture (standing) 64. Gait 65. Nervous system 66. Skin 67 Lymphatic system 68. Other 69. Emotional stability 70. Mental capacity 71. Identifying marks, scars etc. Yes No 72. Frame: Large Medium Small 73. Height (cm) 74. Weight (kg) 75. Chest (cm) exp ins 76. Waist (cm) 77. Urinalysis albumin sugar 78. Blood pressure systolic diastolic 79. Eyes colour 80. Distant vision R6 Corr6 L6 to 6 81. Notes (enter relevant Item number before each comment). 82. PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION Yes No Is there any evidence of a change in character? Sch. 11 -- 77 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 73 Has he or she a good memory for recent events particularly recent boxing contests? Does he or she follow conversation with attention and intelligence? Is there evidence of a tendency to violence outside the ring? 83. COMMENTS If space insufficient continue and sign notes on back of form and mark box with arrow. 84. Particulars of Any Disabilities (Entered by the Examining Medical Officer) Decision of Confirming Authority. Diagnosis of Disabilities Discovered. 85. RECOMMENDATION OF EXAMINING MEDICAL OFFICER PASS FAIL (Signature of Examining Medical Officer) (Printed Name) (Date) Date Examined at Date Source Specialists Report/Investigations Report ADDITIONAL COMMENTS __________________ Sch. 11 -- 78 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 74 SCHEDULE 12 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 BOXING CONTEST MEDICAL EXAMINATION BOXER'S NAME Registration No. Date of Expiry PART A PRE-CONTEST EXAMINATION Yes No Was there any problem with your health following your last fight? Have you had any significant medical problem since your last fight? Have you had any recent infection, cough or cold or been on any medication? Normal Abnormal Assessment of CNS-memory, comprehension, speech: Examination of CNS-co-ordination, pupil reflexes, tone etc.: Chest, lungs: Heart-sounds, rhythm, bruits: Pulse: BP: Abdomen, hernial orifices: Musculo-skeletal esp. hands: Ears, nose and throat: Skin: Vision: 6/ 6/ Comments: Registration: sighted/unsighted Registration: satisfactory/unsatisfactory Sch. 12 -- 79 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 75 Mouthguard: satisfactory/unsatisfactory FIT/UNFIT to fight. MO's Initials Date Venue Weight Opponent's Name No. of Rounds Result Comments PART B POST-CONTEST EXAMINATION Yes No Normal Abnormal Is there any injury to report? Is there any difficulty with vision? Assessment of conscious state, memory comprehension, speech: Assessment of co-ordination, pupil reflexes, tone etc.: Comments: Next fight is not to take place before MO's signature Printed Name Date __________________ Sch. 12 -- 80 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 76 SCHEDULE 13 Professional Boxing Control Act 1985 PROHIBITED DRUGS The following list of drugs classified as prohibited drugs are categorised according to their mode of action. (a) Psychomotor stimulant drugs amphetamine benzphetamin chlorphentermine cocaine diethylpropion dimethylamphetamine ethylamphetamine fencamfamin meclofenoxate methylamphetamine methylphenidate norpseudoephedrine pemoline phendimetrazine phenmetrazine phentermine pipradol prolintane and related compounds (b) Sympathomimetic amines clorprenaline ephedrine etafedrine isoetharine isoprenaline methylephedrine methoxyphenamine and related compounds (c) Miscellaneous central nervous system stimulants amiphenazole bemegride caffeine analysis quantitative Sch. 13 -- 81 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 77 doxapram ethamivan leptazol nikethamide picrotoxin strychnine and related compounds (d) Narcotic analgesics anileridine codeine dextromoramide dihydrocodeine dipipanone ethylmorphine heroin hydrocodone hydromorphone levorphanol methadone morphine oxycodone oxymorhone pentazocine pethidine phenazocine piminodine thebacon trimeperidine and related compounds (e) B-Adrenergic Blocking agents propranolol metoprolol oxprenolol alprenolol atenolol pindolol and related compounds (f) Anabolic steroids clostebol ethyloestrenol flouxymesterone methandienone methenolone methandriol Sch. 13 -- 82 of 83 -- S.R. No. 103/1996 Professional Boxing Control Regulations 1996 78 methyltestosterone nandralone oxymetholone stanolone stanozolol and related compounds FOOTNOTE: Many of these drugs appear either alone or as mixtures in medications under a commercial title. It is thus advisable that should there be any doubt, expert advice should be sought by the competitor before taking any medication. ═══════════════ Sch. 13 -- 83 of 83 --