0145-02-.20
Foul Related Injuries
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0145-02-.20
(1)
If a boxer is injured by a foul (for which the referee does not disqualify his or her opponent),
both boxers may be seated in their corners for a period not to exceed five (5) minutes. During
such period:
(a)
The boxers shall be neither attended nor talked to by their seconds; and
(b)
The ringside physician shall examine the fouled boxer and, in his or her discretion, the
other boxer.
(2)
Should the fouled boxer be unable to continue after the rest period, the bout shall be scored
in accordance with Rule 0145-02-.15.
(3)
A fighter who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of
time but no more than five (5) minutes, or he or she will lose the fight.
PROFESSIONAL BOXING
CHAPTER 0145-02