ABC Uniform Championship Rules

Question 1

State the dates these rules were approved and amended.

Answer 1

As Approved August 25, 2001, 
Amended August 2, 2002, 
Amended July 3, 2008,
Amended July 24, 2012 
Amended July 29, 2014

Question 2

Rule 1. Each round shall consist be of a

Answer 2

Three (3) minute duration, with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.

Question 3

Rule 2. Who is the sole arbiter of a bout?

Answer 3

The referee

Question 4

Rule 2. Who is the only individual authorized to stop the contest?

Answer 4

The referee

Question 5

Rule 2. Shall this rule, #2, preclude a video or other review of a decision under the procedures of the applicable regulatory authority if a protest is filed claiming a clear rule violation?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Rule 3. All bouts will be evaluated and scored by how many judges?

Answer 6

Three (3) judges

Question 7

Rule 4. What will be the standard system of scoring a bout?

Answer 7

The 10 Point Must System

Question 8

Rule 5. What will be the standard procedure after knockdowns in all bouts?

Answer 8

The Mandatory Eight (8) Count

Question 9

Rule 6. Are professional boxers required to wear a mouthpiece during competition?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Rule 6. What steps must a referee follow if a mouthpiece is dislodged during competition?

Answer 10

The referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action.

Question 11

Rule 6. Are points to be deducted by the referee if he feels the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out?

Answer 11

Points may be deducted by the referee if he feels the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.

Question 12

Rule 7. Is there a Standing Eight (8) count?

Answer 12

No.

Question 13

Rule 8. Is there a Three (3) Knockdown rule?

Answer 13

No.

Question 14

Rule 9. How many seconds shall a boxer receive if he is knocked out of the ring and onto the floor?

Answer 14

A boxer shall receive a twenty (20) second count if the boxer is knocked out of the ring and onto the floor.

Question 15

Rule 9. Can the boxer be assisted by spectators or his/her seconds when knocked out of the ring?

Answer 15

The boxer is to be unassisted by spectators or his/her seconds.

Question 16

Rule 9. What may happen if a boxer is assisted by anyone after being knocked out of the ring?

Answer 16

If assisted by anyone, the boxer may lose points or be disqualified with such a decision being within the sole discretion of the referee.

Question 17

Rule 10. Can a boxer be save by the bell?

Answer 17

A boxer who has been knocked down cannot be saved by the bell in any round.

Question 18

Rule 11. What would happen if a boxer sustains an injury from a fair blow and the injury is severe enough to terminate the bout?

Answer 18

The injured boxer shall lose by TKO.

Question 19

Rule 12.a.1. What would happen if an intentional foul causes an injury and the injury is severe enough to terminate the bout immediately?

Answer 19

The boxer causing the injury shall

lose by disqualification.

Question 20

Rule 12.a.2. What would happen if an intentional foul causes an injury and the bout is allowed to continue?

Answer 20

The referee shall notify the authorities and deduct two (2) points from the boxer who caused the foul.

Question 21

Rule 12.a.2. Are point deductions for

intentional fouls mandatory?

Answer 21

Yes, point deductions for intentional fouls will be mandatory.

Question 22

Rule 12.a.3. What would happen if an intentional foul causes an injury and the injury results in the bout being stopped in a later round and the injured boxer is ahead on the score cards?

Answer 22

The injured boxer will win by TECHNICAL DECISION.

Question 23

Rule 12.a.3. What would happen if an intentional foul causes an injury and the injury results in the bout being stopped in a later round and the injured boxer is behind or even on the score cards?

Answer 23

The bout will result in a TECHNICAL DRAW.

Question 24

Rule 12.a.4. What would happen if the boxer injures himself while attempting to intentionally foul his opponent?

Answer 24

The referee will not take any action in his favor, and this injury shall be the same as one produced by a fair blow.

Question 25

12.a.5. What would happen if the referee feels that a boxer has conducted himself in an unsportsmanlike manner?

Answer 25

The referee may stop the bout and disqualify the boxer.

Question 26

12.b.1. What would happen if an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately before four (4) completed rounds?

Answer 26

The bout will result in a NO DECISION. Four (4) rounds are complete when the bell rings signifying the end of the fourth round.

Question 27

12.b.2. What would happen if an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout after four (4) rounds have occurred?

Answer 27

The bout will result in a TECHNICAL DECISION awarded to the boxer who is ahead on the scorecards at the time the bout is stopped.

Question 28

12.b.2.a. How will partial or incomplete rounds be treated?

Answer 28

Partial or incomplete rounds will be scored. If no action has occurred, the round should be scored as an even round. This is at the discretion of the judges.

Question 29

13. What the rule say about a fighter who is hit with an accidental low blow?

Answer 29

A fighter who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time but no more than five (5) minutes or he/she will lose the fight.