New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 19. Department of State |
Chapter VII. State Athletic Commission |
Part 211. Special Rules for Professional Boxing |
Sec. 211.37. Counting for knockdowns
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- (a) When a boxer falls to the floor of the ring during the progress of a round, the timekeeper or alternate referee shall immediately begin the official count and shall continue to the count of 10 at the rate of 1 stroke per second, unless the referee shall direct that the count be suspended.(b) A boxer shall receive a 20 second count if the boxer is knocked out of the ring. The boxer is to be unassisted by spectators or his/her seconds. If assisted by anyone, the boxer may lose points or be disqualified with such a decision being within the sole discretion of the referee.