Section R457-1-609 - Boxing - Contestant Outside the Ring Ropes(1) A contestant who has been knocked out, wrestled, pushed, or has fallen through the ropes during a contest may not be helped back into the ring, nor shall the contestant be hindered in any way by anyone when trying to reenter the ring.(2) When one contestant has fallen through the ropes, the other contestant shall retire to the farthest neutral corner and stay there until ordered to continue the contest by the referee.(3)(a) The referee shall determine if the contestant has fallen through the ropes as a result of a legal blow or otherwise.(b) If the referee determines that the contestant fell through the ropes as a result of a legal blow the referee shall warn the contestant that the contestant must immediately return to the ring.(4) If the contestant fails to immediately return to the ring following the warning by the referee, the referee shall begin the loud ten count.(5) The contest shall resume if the contestant enters the ring before the count of ten.(6) The referee shall consider the contestant knocked out if the contestant fails to enter the ring before the count of ten.(7) When a contestant has accidentally slipped or fallen through the ropes, the contestant shall have 20 seconds to return to the ring.Utah Admin. Code R457-1-609
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/18/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-05, effective 2/20/2024