Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.62

Current through October 28, 2024
Section SPS 192.62 - Gloves
(1) Except as otherwise approved by the inspector or commissioner, thumb-attached gloves of the same brand and style shall be provided to each contestant by the promoter. Gloves approved by the inspector or commissioner prior to the contestants' pre-bout rule meeting shall be worn by contestants in all bouts.
(2) Except as provided in sub. (3) or otherwise approved by the inspector or commissioner, gloves for a professional contestant in a weight class of 147 pounds or less shall weigh 8 ounces each and gloves for a professional contestant in a weight class of more than 147 pounds shall weigh 10 ounces each. Gloves for all amateur contestants shall weigh 10 ounces each.
(3) If agreed to by both contestants and approved by the inspector or commissioner, contestants may wear gloves heavier than specified in sub. (2).
(4) Gloves shall be whole, clean, and in sanitary condition. Breaking, roughing, or twisting of gloves is prohibited. No foreign substances may be applied to gloves except for wrapping around the wrist area to safely secure the laces.
(5) The inspector or commissioner shall be responsible for rejecting gloves that may pose a safety or health risk to a contestant.
(6) Before being reused, gloves shall be cleaned using a solution of 10% bleach and 90% water.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.62

Adopted by, CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12/1/2017