Current through October 31, 2024
Section 68 IAC 24-4-15 - Bout resultsAuthority: IC 4-33-22-12
Affected: IC 4-33-22
Sec. 15.
The following are the types of bout results:
(1) Technical knockout (TKO): When a bout ends by referee stoppage due to an:(A) instance where the referee believes a professional boxer is entering a state of unconsciousness and is therefore unable to defend himself or herself; or(B) injury as a result of a legal blow that is severe enough to prematurely stop the bout.(2) Knockout (KO): When a bout ends as a result of the failure of a professional boxer, after being deemed down due to legal blows or weakness, to rise from the fighting area floor by the end of the referee's ten (10) count.(3) Decisions via scorecards, as follows: (A) Unanimous decision (UD): When the three (3) judges score the bout in favor of the same professional boxer.(B) Majority decision (MD): When two (2) judges score the bout in favor of the same professional boxer and one (1) judge scores a draw.(C) Split decision (SD): When two (2) judges score the bout in favor of one (1) professional boxer and one (1) judge scores in favor of the opponent.(4) Draws via scorecards, as follows: (A) Unanimous draw (UDR): When the three (3) judges score the bout a draw.(B) Majority draw (MDR): When two (2) judges score the bout a draw.(C) Split draw (SDR): When the three (3) judges score the bout differently and the score total results in a draw.(5) Disqualification (DQ): When a bout ends due to: (A) an injury sustained during a bout as a result of an intentional foul and the injured professional boxer is immediately unable to continue as a result of the injury; or(B) a combination of fouls defined in this rule that the referee determines is severe enough to warrant the immediate stoppage of the bout.(6) Forfeit (FT): When a professional boxer: (A) fails to begin a bout; or(B) prematurely ends a bout; for reasons other than injury.(7) Technical draw (TDR): When a bout is prematurely stopped, due to: (A) an injury as a result of an intentional foul that was committed at an earlier point in the bout and the injured professional boxer is even or behind on the score cards;(B) an injury as a result of an accidental foul and at least:(i) three (3) of four (4) scheduled rounds; or(ii) four (4) of five (5) or more scheduled rounds; have been completed at the time of stoppage and the professional boxers are tied on the score cards;(C) the referee's determination that both professional boxers are in a condition that might subject the professional boxers to serious injury if the bout were allowed to continue; or(D) the failure of both professional boxers, after being deemed down by the referee due to legal blows or weakness, to rise from the fighting area floor by the end of the referee's ten (10) count.(8) Technical decision (TD): When a bout is prematurely stopped due to an injury as a result of an:(A) intentional foul that was committed at an earlier point in the bout and the injured professional boxer is leading on the score cards; or(B) accidental foul and at least:(i) three (3) of four (4) scheduled rounds; or(ii) four (4) of five (5) or more scheduled rounds; have been completed at the time of stoppage; in which case the decision goes to the professional boxer who is ahead on the score cards.(9) No decision (ND): When a bout is prematurely stopped, due to an injury as a result of an accidental foul, before the completion of at least:(A) three (3) of four (4) scheduled rounds; or(B) four (4) of five (5) or more scheduled rounds; at the time of stoppage. Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-4-15; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRAReadopted filed 9/19/2018, 4:09 p.m.: 20181017-IR-068180283RFA