Rules of Boxing - Revision history

Ric: added 'warning'

2013-03-13T03:24:05Z

added 'warning'

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	The rules of boxing vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and on whether it is an amateur or professional bout. A violation of the following rules is considered a [[foul]], and can result in a [[point deduction]] or [[disqualification]]:		The rules of boxing vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and on whether it is an amateur or professional bout. A violation of the following rules is considered a [[foul]], and can result in a [[warning]], [[point deduction]], or [[disqualification]] by the [[referee]]:

	* You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent.		* You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent.

Ric: 1918 War Dept boxing rules linked

2011-07-11T19:26:54Z

1918 War Dept boxing rules linked

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	* [[Origins]] of boxing		* [[Origins]] of boxing
	* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929		* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929
			* United States War Dept's 1918 ''Rules for Boxing'': [http://www.archive.org/stream/rulesforboxing00unit#page/n1/mode/2up]
	[[Category:Glossary\|rules of boxing]]		[[Category:Glossary\|rules of boxing]]
	[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]		[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]

Blue at 20:16, 20 May 2009

2009-05-20T20:16:02Z

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	* If the foul results in an injury that causes the fight to end immediately, the boxer who committed the foul is disqualified.		* If the foul results in an injury that causes the fight to end immediately, the boxer who committed the foul is disqualified.
	* If the foul causes an injury but the bout continues, the referee orders the judges to deduct two points from the boxer who caused the injury.		* If the foul causes an injury but the bout continues, the referee orders the judges to deduct two points from the boxer who caused the injury.
	* If an unintentional foul causes the bout to be stopped immediately, the bout is ruled a "[[no ~~decision~~]]" if four rounds have not been fully completed. (If the bout was scheduled for four rounds, then three rounds must have been completed.) If four rounds have been completed, the judges' scorecards are tallied and the fighter who is ahead on points is awarded a [[technical decision]]. If the scores are even, it will be called a "[[technical draw]]."		* If an unintentional foul causes the bout to be stopped immediately, the bout is ruled a "[[no contest]]" if four rounds have not been fully completed. (If the bout was scheduled for four rounds, then three rounds must have been completed.) If four rounds have been completed, the judges' scorecards are tallied and the fighter who is ahead on points is awarded a [[technical decision]]. If the scores are even, it will be called a "[[technical draw]]."
	* If a boxer is knocked out of the ring, he gets a count of 20 to get back in and on his feet. He cannot be assisted.		* If a boxer is knocked out of the ring, he gets a count of 20 to get back in and on his feet. He cannot be assisted.
	* In some jurisdictions the [[standing eight-count]] or the [[three knockdown rule]] also may be in effect.		* In some jurisdictions the [[standing eight-count]] or the [[three knockdown rule]] also may be in effect.

Rowdytimothy at 13:40, 5 April 2009

2009-04-05T13:40:59Z

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	* [[Unified Rules of Boxing]]		* [[Unified Rules of Boxing]]
	* [[World Boxing Association]] [http://www.wbarecords.com/manual/rules.htm Referee Manual]		* [[World Boxing Association]] [http://www.wbarecords.com/manual/rules.htm Referee Manual]
	* [[~~Marquis~~ of ~~Queensbury~~ Rules]]		* [[Marquess of Queensberry Rules]]
	* [[How to Score a Fight]]		* [[How to Score a Fight]]
	* [[weight divisions\|Weight Divisions]]		* [[weight divisions\|Weight Divisions]]

John: only in the USA

2008-06-02T23:11:15Z

only in the USA

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	The rules of boxing vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and on whether it is an amateur or professional bout~~. Today, virtually all sanctioned professional bouts are governed by the [[Association of Boxing Commissions]] Rules~~. A violation of the following rules is considered a [[foul]], and can result in a [[point deduction]] or [[disqualification]]:		The rules of boxing vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and on whether it is an amateur or professional bout. A violation of the following rules is considered a [[foul]], and can result in a [[point deduction]] or [[disqualification]]:

	* You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent.		* You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent.

Wouter at 14:52, 11 April 2007

2007-04-11T14:52:29Z

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	* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929		* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929

	[[Category:Glossary\|~~Rules~~ of ~~Boxing~~]]		[[Category:Glossary\|rules of boxing]]
	[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]		[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]

Ric: clarification

2006-12-18T01:33:08Z

clarification

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	The rules of boxing vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and on whether it is an amateur or professional bout. Today, virtually all sanctioned bouts are governed by the [[Association of Boxing Commissions]] Rules. A violation of the following rules is considered a [[foul]], and can result in a [[point deduction]] or [[disqualification]]:		The rules of boxing vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and on whether it is an amateur or professional bout. Today, virtually all sanctioned professional bouts are governed by the [[Association of Boxing Commissions]] Rules. A violation of the following rules is considered a [[foul]], and can result in a [[point deduction]] or [[disqualification]]:

	* You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent.		* You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent.

Ric: fixed link

2006-08-28T23:18:39Z

fixed link

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	* If an unintentional foul causes the bout to be stopped immediately, the bout is ruled a "[[no decision]]" if four rounds have not been fully completed. (If the bout was scheduled for four rounds, then three rounds must have been completed.) If four rounds have been completed, the judges' scorecards are tallied and the fighter who is ahead on points is awarded a [[technical decision]]. If the scores are even, it will be called a "[[technical draw]]."		* If an unintentional foul causes the bout to be stopped immediately, the bout is ruled a "[[no decision]]" if four rounds have not been fully completed. (If the bout was scheduled for four rounds, then three rounds must have been completed.) If four rounds have been completed, the judges' scorecards are tallied and the fighter who is ahead on points is awarded a [[technical decision]]. If the scores are even, it will be called a "[[technical draw]]."
	* If a boxer is knocked out of the ring, he gets a count of 20 to get back in and on his feet. He cannot be assisted.		* If a boxer is knocked out of the ring, he gets a count of 20 to get back in and on his feet. He cannot be assisted.
	* In some jurisdictions the [[standing 8 count]] or the [[three knockdown rule]] also may be in effect.		* In some jurisdictions the [[standing eight-count]] or the [[three knockdown rule]] also may be in effect.
	* In other jurisdictions, [[only the referee can stop the bout]].		* In other jurisdictions, [[only the referee can stop the bout]].

Ric: Laws & Regulations Category

2006-07-27T21:18:17Z

Laws & Regulations Category

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	[[Category:Glossary\|Rules of Boxing]]		[[Category:Glossary\|Rules of Boxing]]
			[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]

Ric: linked to Unified Rules

2006-05-14T17:37:25Z

linked to Unified Rules

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	''See also:''		''See also:''
			* [[Unified Rules of Boxing]]
	* [[World Boxing Association]] [http://www.wbarecords.com/manual/rules.htm Referee Manual]		* [[World Boxing Association]] [http://www.wbarecords.com/manual/rules.htm Referee Manual]
	* [[Marquis of Queensbury Rules]]		* [[Marquis of Queensbury Rules]]
	* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929
	* [[How to Score a Fight]]		* [[How to Score a Fight]]
	* [[weight divisions\|Weight Divisions]]		* [[weight divisions\|Weight Divisions]]
	* [[:Category:Glossary\|Glossary of Boxing Terms]]		* [[:Category:Glossary\|Glossary of Boxing Terms]]
	* [[Origins]] of boxing		* [[Origins]] of boxing
			* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929

	[[Category:Glossary\|Rules of Boxing]]		[[Category:Glossary\|Rules of Boxing]]

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	* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929		* [[New York State Athletic Commission\|Boxing Rules of Athletic Commission of the State of New York]]: 1929

	[[Category:Glossary\|~~Rules~~ of ~~Boxing~~]]		[[Category:Glossary\|rules of boxing]]
	[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]		[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|Rules of Boxing]]