Sec. 211.9. Gloving

Boxing gloves for professionals shall weigh not less than 8 ounces and not more than 10 ounces, shall be professional grade with thumb attached, and must be approved by the commission prior to use in any contest or exhibition. Gloves shall be promoter-supplied and new, unless otherwise directed or authorized by the commission.In all boxing contests and exhibitions, the gloves of each boxer shall be put on in the dressing room under the supervision of a commission representative, and the laces of each glove shall be knotted on the back of the wrists and there shall be placed on the wrists of the gloves, over the laces, a strip of one-inch adhesive tape. Gloves must be whole, clean, sanitary, free of debris, and in good condition. Gloves found to be twisted, manipulated, altered, unfit or ill-fitting, shall not be approved and must be replaced by the promoter. A commission representative shall sign the tape to demonstrate approval of the gloving process. The gloves shall be removed after the bout under the supervision of a commission representative.