Section 19-2118. SCORING

 

2118.1Scoring in boxing events shall be done by three (3) judges sitting on elevated seats at ringside. Judges shall clearly write and sign their decisions.

 

2118.2Judges shall score by the “ten (10) point must” system. The winner of any round is marked “ten (10)”. The loser of any round is marked “one (1)” to “nine (9)”. When a round is even each contestant is scored “ten (10)”.

 

2118.3Each Judge shall score a contest by carefully considering the elements of offense, defense, clean hitting, ring generalship, and sportsmanship.

 

2118.4A judge shall give credit for ring generalship to a knocked-down contestant who takes full advantage of the eight (8) count, and shall not give this credit to a contestant who rises immediately, trying to continue.

 

2118.5A contestant who uses foul blows and other tactics as listed in § 2118.2 may be penalized two (2) points for each intentional foul committed and one (1) point for each unintentional foul committed. The referee shall advise each judge immediately after the foul occurs of the number of points to be deducted. This deduction shall be announced to the audience upon conclusion of the round in which the foul occurred.

 

2118.6The Commission may overrule the judges for cause.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3741 (May 20, 1988).