Is that ridiculous clash of heads rule still around?

[Bard of Boxrec]

I was looking through Herbie Hide's record just now and I was reminded he lost to a Lithuanian journeyman by TKO after he sustained a cut caused by an accidental clash of heads.

Does this ruling still exist in UK rings? It's absolutely baffling.

[Benelio]

Goes to points if the fight lasts over 4 rounds. Prior to that, if the injured fighter can't continue, then it's a NC.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Goes to points if the fight lasts over 4 rounds. Prior to that, if the injured fighter can't continue, then it's a NC.

Thanks. Does anyone know when the rule was changed?

[The Law]

Goes to points if the fight lasts over 4 rounds. Prior to that, if the injured fighter can't continue, then it's a NC.

Thanks. Does anyone know when the rule was changed?

I believe it changed in 2010. I remember it being changed whilst I was working for the board.

[Boxing Prospect]

Goes to points if the fight lasts over 4 rounds. Prior to that, if the injured fighter can't continue, then it's a NC.

Thanks. Does anyone know when the rule was changed?

I believe it changed in 2010. I remember it being changed whilst I was working for the board.

I think it was changed in the rule book in 2010 then brought into effect in 2011 following Bayaar/Edwards

[ste1983]

Yeah 2011 I think it was changed

[The Law]

Thanks. Does anyone know when the rule was changed?

I believe it changed in 2010. I remember it being changed whilst I was working for the board.

I think it was changed in the rule book in 2010 then brought into effect in 2011 following Bayaar/Edwards

That sounds about right

[olij999]

Goes to points if the fight lasts over 4 rounds. Prior to that, if the injured fighter can't continue, then it's a NC.

Benelio - that's right for some fights but not all - it depends on the scheduled distance. If the fight is scheduled for 8 rounds or more, then it goes to points if it ends after 4 rounds or more on an accidental foul. If it is a six rounder, then it goes to points after 3 rounds on an accidental foul, and if it is a four rounder, it goes to points after 2 rounds. See http://www.bbbofc.com/documentation, click on "Rules of Boxing", and then go to end of document (bottom of page 7 onwards for the section on Accidental Fouls and Intentional Fouls).

Hope that helps.

[handsofstone]

I'm pretty sure most places including America its a NC if an accidental headclash happens before 4 rounds but here in the UK its a Tech draw.

Thats what happened with the first Quigg/Munroe fight and the first Rees/Mathews fight

[GooalaShooola]

I'm pretty sure most places including America its a NC if an accidental headclash happens before 4 rounds but here in the UK its a Tech draw.

Thats what happened with the first Quigg/Munroe fight and the first Rees/Mathews fight

And Hall/Ward earlier this year.

[Dan Dares]

I believe it changed in 2010. I remember it being changed whilst I was working for the board.

I think it was changed in the rule book in 2010 then brought into effect in 2011 following Bayaar/Edwards[/quote]

That sounds about right[/quote]

I;m pretty sure this was the first time it was used

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