Sec. 211.20. Referee's instructions  


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  • Before the start of each bout the referee shall call the participants together for final instructions, at which time each participant shall be accompanied by his or her chief second only, except in the case of a boxer who also requires the services of an interpreter. After receiving the referee's instructions, the boxers shall shake hands or touch gloves and return to their corners to await the gong for the first round.