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230-080-0120 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the ring during any one minute rest period between rounds. Should any competitor fail or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds denoting the commencement of the next round in a bout or the referee instructs the competitors to begin competing, the referee shall award a TKO decision to the competitor’s opponent as if the round had been finished. If the circumstances indicate to the referee that an investigation or disciplinary action may be necessary, the referee shall not give a decision and shall refer the matter to the Administrator. The purses of the competitors, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02 BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0400 Boxing (1) All unarmed combat sports events held in the State of Oregon must be conducted in accordance with ORS Chapter 463 and the applicable rules set forth in OAR Chapter 230. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to events held on land controlled by an Oregon Indian Tribe unless governed by an intergovernmental agreement between the Oregon State Athletic Commission and an Oregon Indian Tribe. (3) All boxing events must be held in a ring, no boxing bouts will be permitted to be held in a fenced area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035 & ORS 463.500 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-080-0410 Competitors Must Report Competitors must report to the staging area at least one and one half hours prior to the scheduled time of the first bout, or at the designated report time approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. All competitors must be ready to enter the ring immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0010, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0420 Approved Beverages Only unopened, factory-sealed containers of bottled water are permitted for the treatment of dehydration of an unarmed combat sports competitor between rounds. Honey, electrolyte solutions, glucose, sugar, sports drinks or any other substance mixed with the water or sports drink is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-080-0430 Competitors’ Appearance All unarmed combat sports competitors shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the discretion of medical personnel or the referee to determine whether facial hair, piercings or other adornments, and length of hair present any potential hazard to the safety of the competitor or the opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0320, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-030-0290 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0420 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0440 Equipment All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include: (1) Groin Protection (Abdominal Guard). (2) Boxing shoes (3) Female competitors may wear breast protection. (4) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra. (5) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped. (6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose. (7) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. (8) Gloves: (a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission; (b) Both competitors must have the option to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent; (c) May only be used in one bout per event; (d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove; (f) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted; (g) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing 147 pounds or less; (h) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for all competitors weighing over 147 pounds; (i) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (j) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements; (k) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & 463.135 History: SAC 1-2023, amend filed 06/07/2023, effective 07/01/2023 SAC 1-2019, amend filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019 SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0330, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-030-0300 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0430 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring (1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the ring area during the progress of a round. (2) A referee may call a halt to a bout to request medical personnel or the Administrator to enter the ring at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the ring during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0020, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0470 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions; the competitor may be accompanied by one second for final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0030, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0480 Fouls in Boxing (1) Hitting below the belt. (2) Hitting an opponent who is down or is getting up after being down. (3) Holding an opponent with one hand and hitting with the other. (4) Holding or deliberately maintaining a clinch. (5) Wrestling or kicking. (6) If the referee has signaled that the opponent has been knocked out, striking the opponent who is supported by the ropes but does not fall as a result of blows. (7) Butting with the head or shoulder or using the knee. (8) Hitting with the open glove, or with the butt of the hand, the wrist, or the elbow, and all backhand blows. (9) Purposely going down without being hit. (10) Striking deliberately at that part of the body over the kidneys. (11) Deliberate use of the rabbit punch. (12) Jabbing the opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove. (13) The use of abusive language in the ring. (14) Any unsportsmanlike action causing injury to an opponent. (15) Hitting on the break. (16) Hitting after the bell has sounded ending the round. (17) Roughing at the ropes. (18) Pushing an opponent about the ring or into the ropes. (19) Striking a blow during intervention by the referee. (20) Hitting an opponent whose head is between the outside of the ropes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0040, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0490 Intentional Fouling (1) If the referee determines that a bout may not continue because of an injury caused by an intentional foul, the competitor who committed the intentional foul loses by disqualification. The competitor’s purse, if applicable, may be withheld from payment. The disposition of the purse, civil penalty or license action to be imposed upon the competitor shall be determined by action of the superintendent under ORS 463.113(3) and ORS 463.185. (2) If the referee determines that a bout may continue despite an injury caused by an intentional foul, the referee shall immediately inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of any point deductions from the score of the competitor who committed the intentional foul. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in a later round: (a) The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the scorecards; or (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the scorecards. (4) If a competitor injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee shall not take any action in their favor and the injury must be treated the same as any injury produced by a fair blow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0050, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02 BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0500 Unintentional Fouling (1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor who has been fouled can continue or not. If the fouled competitor’s chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul, the referee may order the bout to continue after a recuperative interval of not more than five minutes. The length of the recuperative time is determined by the referee up to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Before the bout resumes, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of the determination that the foul was accidental. (2) The Oregon State Athletic Commission takes into consideration the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports for the (ABC) Unified Rules of Boxing to determine the outcome of a bout when an injury is sustained by means of a foul whether intentional or accidental. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0060, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02 BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0510 Time Considerations for Fouls (1) Low Blow Foul A fighter who has been struck with a low blow is allowed up to five minutes to recover from the foul as long as in the opinion of medical personnel, the competitor may continue on in the bout. If the competitor is unable to continue before the five minutes of time has expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. If the competitor goes over the five (5) minute time allotment the bout cannot be restarted and the bout must come to an end with the outcome determined by the round and time in which the fight was stopped. (2) Non-low Blow Foul (a) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor has been fouled can continue or not. If the competitors’ chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the found did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who has been fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval of not more than five (5) minutes. Immediately after separating the competitors, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent of his determination that the foul was accidental. (b) If a competitor is fouled by a blow that the referee deems illegal, the referee should stop the action and call for time. The referee may take the injured competitor to medical personnel and have them examine and determine the competitor’s ability to return to the bout. Medical Personnel has up to five (5) minutes to make their determination. If the competitor is able to continue the bout, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. However, unlike the low blow foul rule, the competitor does not have up to five (5) minutes to use at their discretion. (c) For a foul other than a low blow, the fouled competitor is not guaranteed five (5) minutes for recovery time. If deemed not fit to continue by the referee or Medical Personnel but some of the five minute foul time is still remaining, the competitor cannot avail themselves of the remaining time. (d) If the referee stops the bout and employs the use of medical personnel, the examination shall not exceed five (5) minutes. If five (5) minutes is exceeded, the bout cannot be re-started and the bout must end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-080-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury Referees shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to a competitor, and are held strictly responsible for enforcement for the rules. If a competitor violates the rules, the referee may give the competitor a warning. If the competitor continues to violate the rules, the referee may penalize a competitor in accordance with OAR 230-080-0610. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0080, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout (1) The referee assigned to an event has the power to stop a bout at any stage if the referee considers a fight to be too one-sided, or if either competitor is in such condition that to continue might subject the competitor to serious injury. (2) If a competitor receives a cut from a fair blow or an unintentional head butt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the ring the medical personnel for examination of the competitor. Time shall be called during the examination. (3) Should both competitors be in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury the referee shall render a technical draw if the bout is stopped prior to the majority of the rounds being completed. A majority rule of the scorecards shall be used if the bout goes beyond the third round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0100, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing, that a knockdown is a "dive" or a foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee shall stop the bout. Purses, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. The announcer or referee shall inform the audience that no decision has been rendered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0110, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02 BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0570 Knockout (1) A competitor who has been knocked out shall be kept still until medical personnel orders otherwise. When a competitor is knocked out, no one may touch the competitor, until medical personnel enter the ring, examines the fallen competitor, and issues any necessary instructions regarding the competitor’s medical care and condition. (2) If a competitor has been knocked out or if a technical knockout decision has been rendered against the competitor by the referee, the competitor shall undergo a medical waiting period for the protection of the competitor’s health and safety. The duration of the medical waiting period is determined by medical personnel, but in no event may the medical waiting period be fewer than 30 days for a TKO, and no fewer than 60 days for a KO. (3) A competitor may not engage in any contact training or competition for the duration of their medical waiting period. (4) When a referee has stopped a bout because the referee considers a competitor to be defenseless, the defenseless competitor shall be deemed to have been technically knocked out (TKO) for purpose of imposing a medical waiting period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0160, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down (1) A competitor shall be deemed to be “down” when any part of the competitor’s body, besides the feet, is on the floor, unless determined otherwise by the referee, or if the competitor is hanging on or over the ropes. A referee may count a competitor out either on the ropes or on the floor. (2) There is NO Three (3) Knockdown Rule; a referee shall have the authority to stop a boxing bout at any time if the referee determines that a competitor is defenseless. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0140, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring (1) A competitor who has been wrestled, pushed, or has fallen through the ropes during a bout may not be helped back into the ring by any person, If the competitor is aided by any person, and the referee determines it has caused an unfair advantage, the referee may disqualify the competitor. (2) A competitor who has been wrestled, pushed, or fallen through the ropes shall have twenty (20) seconds to return to the ring. If the competitor has fallen from the ring as a result of a legal blow and cannot reenter the ring within the count, it will be considered a knockout (KO). (3) When a competitor has fallen through the ropes, the competitor’s opponent shall retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring and stay there until ordered to continue the bout by the referee. (4) A competitor may be penalized for deliberately wrestling or throwing an opponent from the ring or striking a blow when the opponent is partially out of the ring and prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defense . Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.025 History: SAC 2-2024, amend filed 10/21/2024, effective 01/01/2025 SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0150, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0600 Wiping Gloves Before a competitor resumes competition after having been knocked or having fallen or slipped to the floor, the referee shall wipe any accumulated resin from the competitor’s gloves with a damp towel or on the referee's shirt. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0170, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0610 Warning Prior to the beginning and ending of each round, the timekeeper shall give a ten second warning to the referee by suitable signal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0180, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0620 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by deducting points from the fouling competitors score, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the number of points, if any, chargeable against the competitor in each instance, depending upon the severity or harmlessness of the foul and its effect upon the opponent. The referee shall indicate on the official scorecard supplied by the authorized representative of the superintendent, the number of points taken away from a competitor in any and all rounds in which the referee may find it necessary to charge a competitor with such loss. The referee shall, at the conclusion of each round, notify the judges of the number of points to be deducted in accordance with this determination. (2) When necessary to deduct points because of fouls or other infractions of the rules, the referee may warn the offender and at the end of the round notify both competitors of any penalties which may be assessed against either competitor. (3) Points deducted for any foul or infraction of the rules shall be deducted in the round in which they occur. No competitor shall be penalized in a later round by virtue of a previous foul or infraction of the rules. (4) The referee may disqualify a competitor for persistent fouling, in which case the referee must explain the disqualification to an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) Mouthpiece Replacement: (a) Should a competitor lose a mouthpiece during a round, the bout will be stopped, the mouthpiece may be washed and replaced. No competitor shall be allowed to continue without a mouthpiece. (b) A competitor may be penalized by deduction of a point from their score for losing their mouthpiece. A deduction of points is at the discretion of the referee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0090, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88