RULES OF BOXING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 234, 15 September 1934, Page 15

RULES OF BOXING

N.Z. Supplementary Laws BENEFIT TO THE SPORT Although tho basis of the good conduct of boxing lies in tho Marquis of Queenshury rules, tho controlling body in New Zealand has framed its supplementary rules wisely and well, nnd in no other country in the world is the sport conducted with greater regard for the welfare of the boxer and tho spirit of “boxing” than in New Zealand. It is no idle claim that the New Zealand Boxing Council has framed rules and regulations that have proved to be of considerable benefit to amateurs and professionals alike. A significant fact, and one that is a remarkable tribute to llinso in charge of the sport in this Dominion, is that in countries such as I England and U.S.A., where boxing is I an. old-established sporting pastime, the limitation of fights to 15 rounds is being adopted. This change was first mado by New Zealand, and we now liud other countries even going further and restricting championship bouts to less than 15 rounds. Items culled from the official Rule Book should be useful to a wide cicle which is evincing the liveliest interest in the national amateur event which takes place in Hastings nest Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: “There shall b« derided each ywr

tho following New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships:—

“In addition to any regulations that may be so made, the following shall apply to all Championships:— (a) Each bout shall be of three rounds of three minutes each, with an interval of one minute between the rounds, except in the case of flyweight contests, in which the rounds shall be of two minutes each, (c) Each contest shall be judged by two judges. (e) Each judge shall in eaeh bout declare in favour of one or other of the contestants. If the judges disagree the referee shall declare the winner. In tho final bout the referee may, in the event of the judges disagreeing, order another round, at the conclusion of which each of the judges shall again declare in favour of one or other of the contestants. In the event of their again disagreeing the referee shall declare the winner. Weight of Gloves. “In Fly, Bantam. Feather ami Lightweight contests, six-ounce or heavier gloves must bo used. In all other heavier classes eight-ounce gloves. “Amateurs shall box in boots or shoes (without spikes), shorts, and jersey. The costume shall be known as the “University,” ami must be of dark-coloured material. A belt of some colour distinct from that of tho costume must bo worn. “No amateur fly-weight contest shall exceed four rdunds and no other

I amateur contest shall exceed six rounds. “Hand bandages are prohibited in amateur contests unless the necessity for such is certified to by the examining medical officer. “The decision shall be in favour of the competitor who obtains the greatest number of points. Points shall be given for “attack”—direct clean hits with the knuckles of either hand on any part of the front or sides of the head and the body above tho belt; “defence” — guarding, side-stepping, duckiug counter-hitting, or getting away. Points shall also be given for aggressiveness and style. “The referee shall be in sole charge of the contestants from the time they enter the ring until the conclusion of each contest. He shall stop a contest if in his opinion one or both men are unfit to continue, and give such decision as may be proper. “A second shall not claim a foul on behalf of his principal; such- claim must come from the principal. “A competitor forced or knocked through or over the ropes shall be allowed 20 seconds in which to re-enter the ring and resume the contest without delay. If the referee so decides the time lost shall be deducted. “Should a ‘clinch’ occur the competitors must break away at the command of the referee. Note—A 'clinch must not be confused with ‘holding,’ which is a foul. A ‘clinch’ is a locking together of the competitors for which both are responsible; ‘holding’ is deliberate act of one competitor. “A competitor who has knocked down his opponent must immediately retire to the corner farthest from his opponent. A competitor kuecked down must rise unassisted within ten seconds or lose the contest. Note. —The count shall be from ‘one’ to ‘nine,’ followed by the word ‘out,’ which indicates the expiry of tho ten seconds.”

st. lb. Flyweight (not exceeding) . 8 0 Bantamweight ■ .... 8 6 Featherweight .. ,.,.90 Lightweight . . • .... 9 9 Welterweight .. .. 10 7 Middleweight .. .. 11 6 Light-heavyweight .. ..12 7 Heavyweight Any weight.