Section 650-2-2-9 - GlovesA. The gloves for all contests shall be in good condition, or they must be replaced. Prior to a competition, the promoter must provide the Authority with a pair of new eight-ounce gloves and a pair of new ten-ounce gloves, in case there is a need for glove replacements.B. Gloves must be used only once during each event.C. All gloves provided by a promoter must be examined for suitability by an inspector. No boxer shall supply gloves for any contest.
D. Gloves must have the distal portion of their thumbs attached to the body of the glove, to minimize the possibility of injury to an opponent's eyes.E. When one boxer is above weight prescribed for a class and the opponent is below weight prescribed for the class, then both boxers must wear gloves required for the heavier class.99- 650 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 2-9