Part 2 Boxing sport 

Section 1 Rules and Regulations for Boxing Sport Competitions

Rule 1 The Ring and Stage

In general competitions, the ring and stage are as follows:

1.1 The ring is a place constructed for boxing sport competitions. It must be constructed strongly, safely at a level without any obstructions and the ring floor must stretch out beyond ring ropes at least 90 centimeters.

1.2 The ring floor must be high up from the ground at least 1.20 meters, but not higher than 1.50 meters. In each of the four ring corners, one ring post of 10-125 centimeters in diameters is erected high up from the ground not higher than 2.85 meters. The ring floor must be covered with soft materials, such as rubber, soft cloth pieces, sponge, or similar materials for the thickness of 2.50 centimeters to 3.75 centimeters, with a top-up of canvas cover tightly and smoothly secured all over to the whole ring area.

1.3 The ring construction is to position the red corner on the left hand side of Chairman of the ring officials' table, the blue corner opposite to the red corner and the other two are neutral corners. 

1.4 There are 4 surrounding ring ropes of 3-5 centimeters in diameter, padded with smooth and soft materials, attached tightly to the four corner posts. The ropes are attached high up from the ring floor 45 centimeters, 75 centimeters, 1.05 meters and 1.35 meters, respectively as measured to the rope's top. The ropes of each side must be held by two strong pieces of cloth 3-4 centimeters wide with an equal space from each other. These pieces of cloth must be tightly tied to hold the ropes. All four corners must be padded with cushions or other materials in good conditions to protect the fighters from harms. There must be a ladder at the red corner and another one at the blue corner for the fighters, the seconds, the referee, and the ring doctor to step up into the ring for duties. 

1.5 Two plastic boxes or of other materials are provided in both neutral corners, one box each (outside the ring) for the referee to dispose cotton or left materials. 

1.6 The stage is a part of the ring. It is a square of 6.00 x 6.00 meters for a small size and 6.50 x 6.50 meters for a large one, measured from the inner edge of the ring ropes.

Rule 2 Ring Equipments for Competitions

2.1 Two chairs (stools) for fighters

2.2 A mop to wipe the ring floor and two foot-towels 

2.3 Two small bottles for drinking water and two water spraying bottles 

2.4 Rasin Tray 

2.5 Two towels

2.6 Two buckets of water

2.7 Table and chair for officials 

2.8 A bell

2.9 One or two stopwatches

2.10 Score cards 

2.11 A locked box for score cards 

2.12 A set of round, boxing time, and bout markers

2.13 Two pairs of boxing gloves

2.14 Two fighter's shorts, red and blue each 

2.15 Two protective cups or protective coverings for the fighters' genital organs

2.16 Two screens to use in case the protective cup or the genital covering gets loose or the fighters' shorts are improperly dressed 

2.17 A stretcher 

2.18 A pair of safety scissors 

2.19 Other instruments essential for the competitions, e.g. an amplifier and a microphone, etc.

Rule 3 Gloves

3.1 The gloves used in the competitions must have the leather portion not heavier than one-half (1/2) of the gloves' total weight and the gloves' inner pads must weigh at least one-half (1/2) of the glove's total weight. It is not permitted to change the shape of the gloves' inner pads or to rub the gloves' inner pads in order for spreading them from the original shape. 

3.2 In competitions, the fighters must use only the gloves certified by Board of Boxing Sport in accordance with the regulations and provided by the boxing stadium manager or the promoter. 

3.3 The gloves sizes for competitions are as follows: 

3.3.1 The fighters between the Super Featherweight division and the Welterweight division must use the gloves of eight (8) ounces (227 grams). 

3.3.2 The fighters between the Super Welterweight division and over divisions must use the gloves of eight (10) ounces (284 grams). 

3.4 The gloves laces must be tied with knots behind the wrists. Gloves wearing must be inspected and stamped by the authorized gloves inspectors who must observe and control gloves wearing to insure that the fighters do it according to rules until the fighters step into the ring.

Rule 4 Hand Bandages 

4.1 In competitions, the fighters must wrap their hands with soft hand bandages not longer than six (6) meters and not wider than five (5) centimeters for each hand.

4.2 In competitions, the fighters may use plaster or rubber-glue tapes, but not longer than two and a half (2 12) meters and two and a half (2 2) centimeters wide for each hand to top-up on the wrist or back of the hand. It is absolutely forbidden to top- up on the knuckles. 

4.3 In competitions, the fighters must use only the bandages provided by the boxing stadium manager or the promoter. It is absolutely prohibited to use otherwise provided hand bandages. 

4.4 Hand wrapping must be inspected and stamped by an official to certify its rule accordance before the fighters are allowed to put on gloves.

Rule 5 Uniforms 

5.1 The fighter's dresses. 

5.1.1 Fighters must wear shorts neatly at half-thigh length, without shirts. The red corner fighter may wear shorts in red, pink, maroon, or white. The blue corner fighter may wear shorts in blue, navy blue, or black.

5.1.2 The fighter must wear a protective cup or a protective covering for the genital organs, made of strong material. 

5.1.3 A fighter shall not wear long, uncombed hair and beard. He may we moustache, but not too long to be over the lips. 

5.1.4 Put on cover -ankle light shoes without heel support. 

5.1.5 Fighters shall not wear belts or dangerous ornaments. 

5.1.6 It is not permitted to apply Vaseline, rubbing oil (balm), fat, or herbal ointment on the fighter's body or gloves. 

5.1.7 Gum shields are required for both fighters. 

5.2 Dressing Violations

In case the fighters' dresses are not clean or not in accordance with regulation 5.1, the referee has full right to correct all faults before the fight. During the bout, if the fighters' gloves or uniforms are improperly displaced, the referee will stop the fight to arrange them in order.

Rule 6 Weight Divisions and Weigh-in 

6.1 Divisions and weight limits for competitions. 

6.1.1 Mini Flyweight From 100 pounds (45.351 kg.),

but not over 105 pounds (47.619 kg.) 

6.1.2 Light Flyweight Must be over 105 pounds (47.619 kg.),

but not over 108 pounds (48.979 kg.) 

6.1.3 Flyweight Must be over 108 pounds (48.979 kg.),

but not over 112 pounds (50.793 kg.). 

6.1.4 Super Flyweight Must be over 112 pounds (50.793 kg.),

but not over 115 pounds (52.154 kg.). 

6.1.5 Bantamweight     Must be over 115 pounds (52.154 kg.),

but not over 118 pounds (53.514 kg.). 

6.1.6 Super Bantamweight Must be over 118 pounds (53.514 kg.),

but not over 122 pounds (55.328 kg.). 

6.1.7 Featherweight Must be over 122 pounds (55.328 kg.),

but not over 126 pounds (57.142 kg.). 

6.1.8 Super Featherweight Must be over 126 pounds (57.142 kg.),

but not over 130 pounds (58.956 kg.). 

6.1.9 Lightweight Must be over 130 pounds (58.956 kg.),

but not over 135 pounds (61.224 kg.). 

6.1.10 Super Lightweight Must be over 135 pounds (61.224 kg.),

but not over 140 pounds (63.492 kg.). 

6.1.11 Welterweight Must be over 140 pounds (63.492 kg.),

but not over 147 pounds (66.666 kg.). 

6.1.12 Super welterweight Must be over 147 pounds (66.666 kg.),

but not over 154 pounds (69.841 kg.). 

6.1.13 Middleweight Must be over 154 pounds (69.841 kg.),

but not over 160 pounds (72.562 kg.). 

6.1.14 Super Middleweight Must be over 160 pounds (72.562 kg.),

but not over 168 pounds (76.190 kg.). 

6.1.15 Light Heavyweight Must be over 168 pounds (76.190 kg.),

but not over 175 pounds (79.365 kg.). 

6.1.16 Cruiserweight Must be over 175 pounds (79.365 kg.),

but not over 190 pounds (86.167 kg.). 

6.1.17 Heavyweight Must be over 190 pounds (86.167 kg.), or up

6.2 Weigh-in 

6.2.1 The fighters must weigh-in without clothes on the contest day between 08:00-10.00 o'clock. The boxing stadium manager may change the above timetable if reasonable. 

6.2.2 Before weigh-in. the fighters must have their physical examination checked by the doctor to certify that they are physically fit and healthy. 

6.2.3 The fighter's boxing camp chief, the manager, or his representative may witness the weigh-in. 

6.3 Weight Regulations 

6.3.1 A fighter must weigh at least 100 pounds and over. 

6.3.2 The matched fighters for general competitions or for championships must compete within five (5) pounds different weights, except for Heavyweight. 

6.3.3 The fighters must have at least three (3) hours to rest after the weigh-in to be able to compete.

Rule 7 Rounds 

7.1 The tournaments will usually arrange for 4 rounds, 6 rounds, 8 rounds, 10 rounds or 12 rounds according to the convenience, each round sets for 3 minutes fight and 1 minute break. Break time for warning or to cut the score by referee, set up the boxers uniforms etc. are not included with the fighting time. 

7.2 In any Championship Tournaments for boxers in any weight division, there have to be minimum of 10 rounds and not over 12 rounds maximum.

Rule 8 The Fighter's Qualifications and Prohibitions 

8.1 The minimum full age is 15 years old.

8.2 The minimum weight is 100 pounds. 

8.3 Having no forbidden sickness as specified in the doctor's handbook.

Rule 9 Second

In general competitions, a boxer may have two (2) seconds. The referee must be informed about the chief second and his assistant before the bout. However, for the championship bout, a fighter may have three (3) seconds, but only two (2) seconds are allowed into the ring during a round interval.

The Second's Duties: 

9.1 The seconds shall not give any advice or encourage their fighters during the bout. If they violate the rule, the referee will warn, caution, or discharge them from their duties. 

9.2 During the bout, the seconds must stay on their seats. Before each round, they must clear towels, water bottles, and other materials from the ring edge. 

9.3 During a round interval, the seconds must check the fighter's dresses in readiness for the bout. If there is any problem, the second must notify the referee immediately to solve it.

9.4 When applying water for fighters, the second shall not wet the ring floor. The must also towel the fighters. 

9.5 The seconds shall not use rude words and they shall not hurt the fighters during the bout or after. 

9.6 The seconds must wear uniform shirts or their boxing camp symbols which are nice in nature and hang ID cards or badges identifying them as seconds.

9.7 The seconds may arrange their own materials, equipment, and medical supplies at their corners as follows: 

9.7.1 Water 

9.7.2 Ice 

9.7.3 Towels 

9.7.4 Adrenaline of 1/1000 solution or other substances as approved by ring doctor 

9.7.5 Gauze 

9.7.6 Cotton buds 

9.7.7 A pair of safety scissors 

9.7.8 Wound bandages 

9.7.9 Absorbent cotton bandages or wound soft bandages 

9.8 The fighter's chief second may give up for his fighter by stepping into the ring. He is not allowed to throw a sponge or a towel into the ring.

Rule 10 Referees

The referees must wear blue or black trousers, blue or soft color shirts or pullovers with Board of Boxing Sport's emblem on the right chest or own stadium's emblems on the left chest pocket high and light boots. They shall not wear eyeglasses or metal ornaments. Their fingernails must be closely and neatly cut. The referees shall not wear long, uncombed hair and beard. Moustache may be worn but shall not extend over the top of the upper lip or beyond the corners of the mouth.

10.1 The Referee's duties: 

10.1.1 The referee's priority of duties is to safeguard and protect the weaker boxer from undue injuries. 

10.1.2 The referee must always uphold rules and justice. 

10.1.3 The referee must closely control the bout at all times. 

10.1.4 The referee must inspect the boxer's gloves, dresses and gum shields. 

10.1.5 The referee must use three commands as follows; “STOP”: To order the fighters to stop. “BREAK”: To order the fighters to separate from each other. After the “YAK” command, both fighters must step back at least one step before engaging the fight again. “BOX": To order the fighters to fight. 

10.1.6 The referee shall show a correct signal to tell the offended fighter's fault. 

10.1.7 When the referee disqualifies a fighter because of a serious rule violation or he stops the bout, he must notify the Chairman of the ring officials for his reasons after the announcement to spectators. 

10.1.8 The referee shall not allow a fighter who intentionally violates rules to gain advantage. 

10.1.9 The referee shall not engage in any action which may jeopardize the fighters who may gain or lose advantages, e.g. a  fast- slow counting, warning or not warning, etc. 

10.1.10 When the bout is over, the referee must collect the score cards from the three judges. The referee will point to the winner's corner according to majority decision. He, then, will raise the winner's hand. In case of draw, the referee will raise both boxers' hands. After that he will hand all score cards to Chairman of the ring officials for inspection 

10.1.11 In case of TKO The boxer get hard attack injury will be dangerous Thy Referee can stop fighting immediately to help the injury of boxer un the doctor come and take care.

10.1.12 The referee shall neither criticize nor given an interview about the future fight results or the past fight results unless he gets permission from Chairman of the ring officials. 

10.2 The Referee's Power: 

The referee has power: 

10.2.1 To stop the contest when seeing that one boxer out-classes the other or he out-point one-sidedly. 

10.2.2 To stop the contest when seeing that the fighter is too seriously injured to continue the bout. 

10.2.3 He may consult the ring doctor and the referee must follow the doctor's suggestion after their consultation. 

10.2.4 To stop the contest when seeing that the fighters intentionally hold the fight. In this case, either fighter or both may be disqualified. 

10.2.5 To stop the count when the opponent does not go to the furthest neutral corner or he comes out from the neutral corner before the count is finished. 

10.2.6 To stop the action to warn or caution the fighter who violates rules or for other reasons in order to restore justice or to enforce rules. 

10.2.7 To disqualify the fighter who ignores the referee's commands or who harms the referee or who aggressively offends the referee. 

10.2.8 To discharge from duty the second who disobeys rules. The referee may disqualify the fighter whose second disobeys the referee's orders. 

10.2.9 In case the boxers fight against the rules seriously and keep on doing without listen to the warnings, referee will make decision for that boxer to lose the fight or declare for no decision. 

10.2.10 For the fighter who severely violates rules the referee has power to disqualify him or he may declare the bout of “no decision” after warning or cautioning, or even without any previous warning or caution 

10.2.11 After the boxer was counted by the referee in the fight, when referee says "BOX” but notice that the fighter react like pretend to lose, the referee can stop the fight without any decision. 

10.2.12 The referee is in charge of health & safety for boxers. The referee has full right to check and reject any equipment from the seconds, if he feels that those stuffs are against the rules. 

10.2.13 To caution the fighter who violates the rules, the referee must stop the action before he clearly cautions the offended fighter in order that the fighter understands the cause and objective of the caution. The referee must show a hand signal, pointing to the fighter to inform all judges that there is a caution. The referee must disqualify the fighter who has been given three cautions or declare "no decision." If it is a serious offense, the referee may disqualify him even though there is no previous caution. 

10.2.14 Warning: The referee may warn a fighter. Warning is a procedure to inform the fighter that he must be careful. It may prevent the fighter from making a mistake which is against the rules. 

10.2.15 Counting procedure for fighters outside the stage: 

10.2.15.1 When a fighter has been attacked by his opponent's legal weapons, and as a result, the fighter falls off outside the stage, the referee must order his opponent to go to the furthest neutral corner. If the     fighter outside the stage is too slow to get into the stage, the referee shall count immediately.

10.2.15.2 For the fighter falling outside the ring, the referee shall count to "ยี่สิบ" = YISIP or twenty (20). 

10.2.15.2.1 When a fighter or both falls off outside the ring, the referee shall count to “YISIP” (20) If the fighter manages to get into the ring before the count of twenty, the bout will continue and the boxer loses no point. 

10.2.15.2.2 When a fighter falls off outside the ring, the referee shall stop counting if the fighter is obstructed or delayed to go up into the ring by any person. The referee shall clearly warn the offender and continues the count. If the offender disobeys, the referee shall stop the bout and informs the Chairman of the ring officials. 

10.2.15.2.3 When both fighters fall off outside the ring. the referee shall count. If either fighter tries to delay the action, the referee shall stop counting and clearly warns the offender.

10.2.15.2.4 After that, he referee will continue the count. If the offender disobeys, the referee shall disqualify that fighter to lose the fight or of “no decision”. If both fighters fall off outside the ring, the referee shall count. When a fighter is able to get back into the ring before the count of twenty, the referee shall declare that fighter the winner, however, if both fighters cannot get back into the ring before the count of "YISIP" or twenty, the referee shall declare a draw.

10.2.16 To box under the belt 

10.2.16.1 Referee commands "STOP" and send both boxers to each neutral corner. The referee has a right to allow the boxer who has been hit a five minutes break. In this case, the referee has to signal a timeout. 

10.2.16.2 Between recovery the referee will announce the point deducted. 

10.2.16.3 If the boxer who has been hit refused to continue competition after the five minutes break the referee will decide "lose". 

10.2.17 When the boxer got cut on wounded 

10.2.17.1 The cut that appears by a clear punch or even by head bud and the cuts are around the eye. The referee will give a break and say “STOP” at once discuss with the stadium doctor. 

10.2.17.2 The cut that appears in the less dangerous spot, referee make judgment to wait till the end of the round and call doctor to check at the break line.

10.2.17.3 The referee can stop the fight and let the stadium doctor check the boxer's condition whether he is ready enough to continue the fight within the period of 1 minute. 

10.2.18 Incase of head bud by purposely if they are having wound purposely if they are having wounded that the boxer cannot fight. The Referee can decide to lose for opposition boxer or if the boxer can fight the boxer who had   make mistake will be fine 2 point. In case the boxer or boxers get injury can't fight again can do by the following 

10.2.18.1 If the fights are fixed for 4 rounds or 6 rounds and the above mentioned case happened before the end of the second round. The fight will be declared a draw but if the case happened after the 2nd round, the fight will be declared by points. 

10.2.18.2 If the fights are fixed for 8 rounds and the same matter happened before the end of 3rd round, the fight will be declared a draw but if the case happened after the 3rd round, the fight will be declared by points. 

10.2.18.3 If the fights are fixed for 10 rounds or 12 rounds and the same matter happened before the end of 4" round, The fight will be declared a draw but if the case happened after the 4th round, the fight will be declared by points.

10.2.19 To interpret rules on implementing them by fact or to decide or to act upon any situations not provided in the rules.

Rule 11 Judges

Judges must dress as same as the referees. They may wear eyeglasses when performing their duties. There are 3 judges. Each judge must sit on each side of the ring with a distance from spectators. During the bout, the judges shall not speak with the fighters or other people. If necessary, they may speak with the referee during the resting interval of rounds to inform the referee that there have been some incidents, e.g. the second's misconduct and loose ropes, etc. The judge's duties are as follows:

11.1 Judges shall decide to score independently and accordingly to the rules. They must record scores in the score cards immediately after each round. They must add up the scores of both fighters for each round. They must identify the winner and sign the score cards before handing them to the referee. 

11.2 The score can be cut when the referee make judgment and declare that the boxer did fight against the rules. 

11.3 Judges shall not leave their seats until the referee declares the contest result. 

11.4 Judges shall neither criticize nor give an interview about the future fight results or the past fight results unless they get permission from the Chairman of the ring officials.

Rule 12 President of Referees and Judges 

12.1 President of Referees and Judges has duties as follows:

12.1.1 To assign referees and judges for duties in the competition program. 

12.1.2 To control the performance of referees and judges as rule provisions. 

12.1.3 To examine performance of referees and judges. If any referee or judge performs his duty incorrectly or ineffectively, President of Referees and Judges shall report his examination to the boxing stadium manager.

12.14 To solve competition problems and he shall report the incidents to the boxing stadium manager.

12.1.5 To give advice to the referee and judges on any decision-making matters 

12.1.6 To check all score cards for the correction of score summation, fighter's names, identification of the winner and the judge's signatures in the score cards. After his inspection, he notifies the ring announcer about the fight result to announce it for spectators. 

12.1.7 To inform the manager stadium for report to the office of Boxing Sport Board to consider the punishment. 

12.1.8 In case that the boxer did wrong or harm against the regulations and good sporting spirit seriously. 

12.1.9 In case there is an unusual incident from which the referee and judges are unable to work, President of Referees and Judges shall act immediately, by all means, to continue the contest. 

12.2 President of Referees and Judges has the following power: President of Referees and Judges may overrule the referee and judges by reversing the decision of  the referee and judges only for the following cases: 

12.2.1 When the referee's performance and decision are contradictory with rules. 

12.2.2 When the judges have incorrectly added up scores resulting in a different decision from factual evidence.

Rule 13 Timekeeper and Announcer

The timekeeper and the announcer must sit beside the ring at designated seats. Their duties are as follows:

13.1 The timekeeper's duties: To keep the number of rounds and fighting time for each round, resting interval time between rounds, and time of time-outs. 

13.1.1 To signal for the beginning and the ending of round by striking the bell. 

13.1.2 To signal for five (5) seconds before beginning each round to clear the stage. 

13.1.3 To deduct the time of interruptions or the time stopped by the referee's order. 

13.1.4 To keep correct time at all times by a stopwatch or clock. 

13.1.5 The timekeeper shall not give the bell signal while the referee is counting even though the fighting time of that round expires. The timekeeper will strike the bell when the referee orders “BOX”. 

13.2 The announcer's duties are as follows: 

13.2.1 To announce names, fighters camps, corners and weights of both fighters for spectators when the fighters show up in the ring. 

13.2.2 To announce that the seconds have to leave the ring when they hear the

warning signal from the timekeeper. 

13.2.3 To announce the beginning and ending of each contesting round. 

13.2.4 To announce the scores of both fighters and identify the winner follow the decision.

Rule 14 Decisions

14.1 Winning by Points 

When the bout ends, the fighter who gets the judge's majority decision wins the contest. 

14.2 Winning by Knockout (KO)

If the fighter is knocked down as a "fall" and he cannot continue the fight for (10) seconds, his opponent will win by knockout.

14.3 Winning by Technical Knockout (TKO)

A fighter wins the contest by technical knockout on conditions as follows:

14.3.1 When a fighter outclasses his opponent very clearly or he one-sidedly out-points his opponent in such Conditions that his opponent may be seriously injured.

14.3.2 When his opponent cannot continue the contest immediately after the resting interval of a round. 

14.3.3 When his opponent is so seriously injured that he cannot continue the contest. 

14.3.4 When his opponent has been counted for more than two (2) times (=3 times) in one round or more than four (4) times (=5 times) all through the span of contest since the first round. 

14.3.5 When his opponent has fallen out off the ring and he cannot get back into the ring after the referee has counted "YISIP" or twenty (20). 

14.3.6 When his opponent willfully withdraws from the contest because of injury or other causes. 

14.4 Winning by Disqualification of Opponent.

A fighter wins the contest because his opponent severely violates the rules for which the referee disqualifies him whether or      not there has been any warning or cautioning beforehand. 

14.5 A Draw Decision. 

A contest will be decided as a draw on the following conditions: 

14.5.1 The majority decision is even as a draw. 

14.5.2 When both fighters are nocked downs a fall and they have been counted out of “SIP” or ten (10). 

14.5.3 When both fighters have fallen out of the ring and they have been counted out of “YISIP” or twenty (20). 

14.5.4 When both fighters are so seriously injured that they cannot continue according to 10.2.18 

14.6 No Decision

When the referee considers that either fighter of both "fight dishonorably”, he declares that “There is no decision for this             bout as the red corner / blue corner/or both fighters fight dishonorably." 

14.7 Decision of No Contest In case the fighters intentionally hold the fight and they have been warned and cautioned by the referee, but they still keep on holding the fight, the referee shall stop the contest and he shall declare “No contest for this bout."

14.8 Cancellation of Contest

In case of the ring damage, a riot from spectators, or an unexpected situation causing it impossible to continue the contest, the referee shall cancel the contest and declares "Cancellation of contest."

Rule 15 Scoring Procedure 

15.1 The scoring punch

15.1.1 punch by the fist 

15.1.2 punch that hit the target from upon the belt up to the front head and both sides. 

15.1.3 powerful punch from shoulder on body support 

15.1.4 clean punch, not against the rules

15.2 In case that both scores are equal / Must declare the winner from rules as follows: 

15.2.1 The boxer who could score more punches 

15.2.2 The boxer who could defend with better protection and attack back with clear punch. 

15.2.3 Which boxer has move seminar and could control the fight in better

15.3 situation Scoring systems for the match 

15.3.1. When the competition finished almost 3 minutes, 10 points will be given to the boxer who fight better and the loser will get 9-8-7 and 6. 

15.3.2 For an even round. Both boxers' score full ten points (10:10). 

15.3.3 The winner scores ten (10) points and the loser scores nine (9) points (10:9). 

15.3.4 The clear winner of a round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores eight (8) points (10:8). 

15.3.5 The clear winner of a round with his opponent having been counted once in that round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores seven (7) points (10:7). 

15.3.6 The winner of a round with his opponent having been counted twice in that round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores seven (7) points (10:7).

15.3.7 The clear winner of the round with his opponent having been counted twice in that round scores ten (10) points and the loser scores six (6) points (10 : 6).

15.3.8 The boxer whose points have been deducted will not get full scores in that round. 

15.3.9 To deduct the point by the Jury.

Rule 16 Violation of Rules

16.1 punch under the belt (from extreme right hip all the way to the left hip) 

16.2 punch or hit by elbow or shoulders or hit by the arms 

16.3 head bud or hit by the head 

16.4 hit or punch behind the head 

16.5 punch at the back or low punch around kidney level 

16.6 punch by the inside of the gloves 

16.7 swing by the back hands 

16.8 hit or strike by the knee 

16.9 punch by catching the ropes 

16.10 punch to any body parts when the opponent body parts are out of the ropes. 

16.11 punch the opponent while falling down on the canvas 

16.12 come out from the neutral corner and fight the opponent before the referee announce to fight 

16.13 Hug or swing the opponent 

16.14 punch after the referee says "BREAK” or “STOP” by not step back at least 1 step 

16.15 step on the opponent's feet 

16.16 pull the neck or body of the opponent 

16.17 slap punch by open the glove or screw the glove on the opponent's face 

16.18 hit by the thumb to the opponent's eyes 

16.19 punch often the stopping bell gin

16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27

16.20 low bend, lower than the opponent's belt 

16.21 bite or spit to the opponent 

16.22 say bad words, bad manner or impolite towards the opponent or the referee 

16.23 disobey the referee's command 

16.24  turn back or escape away from the opponent 

16.25 spit out the mouth guard intentionally 

16.27 fighting with unsporting spirits disobey or do against any regulations

Rule 17 Knockdown of Fall 

17.1 The knock down of fall by punch of the competitor.

17.1.1 Any part of his body, except feet, touches the ring floor. 

17.1.2 He stands helplessly over the ring ropes, or he leans on the ring ropes, or he sits on the ring ropes. 

17.1.3 Any part of his body or his whole body is out-off the stage. 

17.1.4 After serious blows, he manages to withstand them without a fall, but in condition that he cannot defend himself. 

17.2 Procedure for a knockdown: 

17.2.1 In case of a knockdown, the referee must wait for one (1) second to pass by before he begins counting loudly from one to ten with one-second interval. Along with his counting action, the referee must show a hand signal for each second in order for that fighter to recognize the count. 

17.2.2 In case the knocked down fighter manages to stand up before the referee counts out of “SIP” or ten (10) and ready to continue, but his count is not yet “PAD” or eight (8), the referee must continue counting until “PAD" (8) before he orders “CHOK” to continue the bout. 

17.2.3 If the knocked down fighter is ready to continue before the count of “SIP” or ten (10), but he falls down again without any additional attacks, the referee shall continue to count the number next to the last counted one. 

17.2.4 In case the referee has counted out of “SIP” or ten (10), it shall be considered that the contest is over and the referee shall declare that the knocked down fighter loses the bout by “knockout”. 

17.2.5 In case both fighters fall down simultaneously, the referee shall keep on counting as long as there is still one fighter down on the ring floor. If both fighters cannot manage to stand up until they are counted out of "SIP" or ten (10), the referee shall declare a "draw”. In case both down fighters have their arms or legs tangled or one fighter is on top of the other, but trying to stand up, the referee must stop the count and separate them. After that he continuous his count if there is still one fighter down on the ring floor. 

17.2.6 In case there is one fighter not ready to continue the bout immediately after the resting interval between rounds, the referee must count unless due to improper dressing or the ring floor and stage not in good condition for the contest.

Rule 18 Handshakes

The fighters shall shake hands before beginning of the first round contest and before beginning of the final round contest symbolizing that they will compete in the spirit of sportsmanship and accordance with rules.

Rule 19 Ring Doctor

The ring doctor's duties: The ring doctor must be present at a designated seat throughout the competition until the last bout ends. The followings are also the ring doctor's duties:

19.1 To check the fighter's physical examination before the weigh-in to certify that the fighters are physically fit and healthy, without any prohibited disease or sickness as specified in the doctor's handbook by Board of Boxing Sport. 

19.2 To give advice and suggestion to the referee on request. 

19.3 To assist an unconscious fighter caused by fighting. Only the ring doctor is permitted to enter the ring. Other individuals may enter the ring if the ring doctor needs special help. 

19.4 To lend medical assistance for a knocked-out or technical knocked-out fighter by thoroughly checking and immediate treatment. 

19.5 To check and diagnose the fighters after their bouts to notify them their recovery periods before the next bout as the following regulations: 

19.5.1 After a five-round bout, the fighters must rest before the next bout at least twenty-one (21) days. 

19.5.2 The winner in one round must rest at least seven (7) days. 19.5.3 The winner in three rounds must rest at least fourteen (14) days. 

19.5.4 The loser by knockout or technical knockout must rest at least thirty (30) days. In case losing by knockout or technical knockout because of two (2) consecutive head blows, the fighter must rest at least ninety (90) days and he must be certified by the doctor to be able to compete. 

19.5.5 After resting period, the fighter must be certified by the doctor to be able to compete.

Rule 20 Drugs or Prohibited Substances

20.1 It is prohibited to let the fighter use any drugs or chemical substances which are not the fighter's usual consuming food. 

20.2 The prohibited substances for fighters are categorized in accordance with Board of Boxing Sport regulations. 

20.3 The fighter who uses a prohibited substance or the person who gives the fighter a prohibited substance to take or use must be penalized by laws. 

20.4 The fighter or an official who violates regulations of drugs or prohibited substances must be penalized and prohibited from any bout or participation in any boxing activities. 

20.5 Any fighter who refuses to have medical checkup after the bout violated this rule. That fighter will be prohibited from any bout. Besides, the official who encourages the fighter to commit that guilt will be prohibited from any boxing competitions, as well.

Rule 21 Interpretation

In case there are any problems in competitions or because of the competitions, not provided by rules, the referee or the Chairman of the ring officials shall decide as final

Section 2 Rules and Regulations for Women's Boxing Sport Competitions

Rules and Regulations for Women's Boxing Sport Competitions follow those for Boxing Sport competitions by adaptation with some supplements as follows:

Rule 1 Ring Equipment for Competition 

1.1 Breast (chest) protectors 

1.2 Abdomen (hypogastria) and genital organ protectors.

Rule 2 Dresses 

2.1 The fighters wear shorts neatly at half knee length and sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts, but without shoes. The red corner fighter wears either shorts or shirt in red, pink, maroon, or white. The blue corner fighter wears either shorts or shirt in blue, navy blue, or black.

2.2 The fighter must neatly tie her hair without tangling ends to interfere the contest. Hair accessories may be rubber, an elastic cloth band of a suitable size, but without metal or hard plastic parts. 

2.3 The fighter must wear a breast protector, an abdomen protector, and a genital organ protector. The fighter may use her personal protectors or those provided by the boxing stadium manager or promoter. However, these protectors must be approved by Board of Boxing Sport.

Rule 3 Weigh-in

3.1 The fighter must weigh-in wearing clothes of no altering effects upon the fighter's weight. 

3.2 he weigh-in officials must be female and the boxing stadium which organizes the competition shall arrange a completely covered room or a completely curtained area for the weigh-in.

Rule 4 Rounds

The bout consists of 4, 6 or 8 rounds of 2 minutes each with a resting interval of 1 minutes between rounds. The time stopped for bout interruptions, warning, cautioning, correcting the fighter's dresses, or for other causes is excluded from 2 minutes boxing time.

Rule 5 The fighters must have following qualifications and they must not have following forbidden characteristics: 

Female fighters must be feminine gender by birth only and must compete with the same gender.

Rule 6 Referee and Judges

For women's Boxing Sport competitions, the referees and judges must be female. However, for exception of special cases, the referees and judges may be male.

Section 3 Rules and Regulations for Under 15-full year-old Fighter's

Boxing Sport Competitions

Rules and regulations for under 15-full year-old fighters Boxing Sport competitions follow those for Boxing Sport competitions by adaptation with some supplements as follows

Rule 1 Gloves 

1.1 The fighters between Paperweight and Pinweight divisions must use gloves of six (6) ounces (132 grams). 

1.2 The fighters between Mini Flyweight and Featherweight divisions must use gloves of eight (8) ounces (227 grams). 

1.3 The fighters between Super Featherweight and over divisions must use gloves of ten (10) ounces (284 grams).

Rule 2 Weight Divisions and Weigh-in

In classification of weight divisions for the fighters who are under 15 full years old, there are three additional divisions as follows:

Divisions Weight limits 

2.1 Paperweight Not over 90 pounds (40.909 kg.) 

2.2 Corkweight Must be over 90 pounds (40.909 kg.), but not over 95 pounds (43.181 kg.) 

2.3 Pinweight Must be over 95 pounds (43.181 kg.), but not over 100 pounds (45.454 kg.) Rounds

Rule 3

3.1 The bout may consist of 4 or 6 rounds of 2 minutes each and a resting interval of 2 minutes between rounds. The time stopped for warning, cautioning, correcting the fighter's dresses, or for other causes is excluded from two minutes boxing time.

3.2  In the world championship of each weight is out of 8 rounds.

Rule 4 Other Cases

In case a fighter under 15 full years old participates in a competition against a fighter whose full age is 15 years old, there must be measures for safety in accordance with rules and regulations for under 15-full year-old fighter's Boxing Sport competitions.

Refer: Board of Boxing Sport Regulations Dealing with Standard Rules and Regulations for Boxing Sport Competitions (2nd Edition) 2556 B.E.