Standing Eight (8)-Count

A. Amateur and professional contests: In all amateur and professional contests, the referee may, at his discretion, administer a standing eight-(8)-count to a contestant who is in trouble, but who is still standing. B. Opponent to neutral corner: The referee shall direct the opponent to a neutral corner, and then begin counting from one (1) to eight (8), examining the contestant in trouble as he counts. C. Contest ordered to resume: If, after completing the eight (8)-count, the referee determines that the contestant is able to continue, he shall order the bout to resume. D. Technical knockout declared: If, after completing the eight (8)-count, the referee determines that the contestant is unable to continue, he shall stop the bout and declare the opponent the winner by a technical knockout. [15.6.12.27 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002; A, 02-13-2015] 15.6.12.28 [RESERVED]