N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.19.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 15.6.19.12 - CONTESTANTS' EQUIPMENT

A.Wrapped Hands: The following requirements apply to the wrapping of a fighter's hands for a bareknuckle fight.

(1) Hands shall be wrapped with gauze and athletic tape that ends no closer than one inch from the fighter's knuckles. The wrap must include the wrist and may travel up to three inches past the junction of the wrist bone.

(2) Gauze may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The length of gauze to be utilized may not exceed a length of 10 feet per hand.

(3) Tape may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The tape shall not be greater than one inch in width and shall not exceed 10 feet in length per hand.

(4) The use of water, plaster, ointments, Vaseline, glues or any other liquid or materials to the hand wraps or bandages is strictly prohibited.

B.Shoes: Shoes are required and must be soft material that are not fitted with spikes, cleats, hard soles, or hard heels shall be permitted in the ring.

C.Mouthpieces: Each contestant shall wear an individually fitted mouthpiece that shall remain in the contestant's mouth at all times during the competition.

(1) The round cannot begin until the contestants are wearing mouthpieces.

(2) If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time at the first opportune moment without interfering with the immediate action and have the mouthpiece replaced.

(3) The referee shall direct the other contestant to the farthest neutral corner and escort the contestant with the dislodged mouthpiece to the contestant's corner to have the mouthpiece rinsed and replaced.

(4) The referee may deduct points or disqualify a participant if he deems that the mouthpiece is being intentionally spit out.

D.Abdominal guards: Contestants may wear an abdominal guard of a standard type that provides sufficient protection to withstand any low blow. The use of this equipment shall be determined by the fighters or promotion on an individual basis.

E.Attire and groin protection: All contestants shall be required to wear shorts or boxing trunks, the belt of which shall not extend above the waistline and protective cups/groin protectors that are properly fitted and shall be firmly in place before the contestant enters the ring. All trunks shall be without pockets.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.19.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 11, June 8, 2021, eff. 6/11/2021