W. Va. Code R. § 177-1-28

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 177-1-28 - Seconds

28.1. Dress. -- Seconds and managers acting as seconds, must be neatly attired when in the ring and wear jerseys or shirts of plain colors with sleeves.

28.2. Demeanor. -- Seconds shall not coach or in any way assist a principal during a round, or by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his principal's opponent. They shall remain seated in place and silent.

28.3. Conduct. -- Seconds shall not enter a ring until the bell indicates the end of the round and are prohibited from spraying or forcefully throwing water on a contestant. Seconds shall leave the ring at the sound of the timer's whistle ten (10) seconds before a round is to begin, removing all obstructions, buckets, stools, etc., promptly at the sounding of the gong.

28.4. Throwing in the towel. -- Seconds are prohibited from throwing a towel in the ring as a token of defeat, however, the second may step upon the ring apron and indicate to the referee that his or her fighter should not continue, otherwise, the referee is the sole judge as to the ability of a boxer to continue.

28.5. Prohibition of certain dressings. -- No second will be permitted to use grease or any other substances on the body of a contestant. The use of Vaseline in corners is not allowed except in the use of stopping blood and on cuts. The use during a boxing match of any drugs or compounds for stopping hemorrhaging in the ring is prohibited. The use of drugs, alcohols or stimulants during a match by any contestant, second, trainer, or manager is adequate cause for revoking his license.

W. Va. Code R. § 177-1-28