Section 19-2137. AMATEUR BOXING EVENTS

 

2137.1The Commission shall cooperate in the enforcement of United States Amateur Boxing Federation or National Collegiate Athletic Association rules; provided, that these rules are not contrary to this chapter or chapter 16 of this title.

 

2137.2In addition to the requirements of amateur rules, the promoter of an amateur event shall:

 

(a)Obtain a contest permit prior to holding the event;

 

(b)Provide the Commission with the tax exemption number of the promoter;

 

(c)Submit to the Commission, prior to commencement of the event, when admission is charged, a manifest or report on the number, kind, and price of the tickets printed for the event;

 

(d)Obtain the services of two (2) ringside physicians, licensed and approved by the Commission; and

 

(e)Ensure the availability of an ambulance on site during the event.

 

2137.3The promoter shall provide, at a minimum, the following:

 

(a)Rosin boxes;

 

(b)Gloves;

 

(c) Water buckets and siphon bottles;

 

(d)Stretcher;

 

(e)Adequate lighting;

 

(f)Stools;

 

(g)Steps leading into the ring at both corners;

 

(h)A ring that is ready four (4) hours before the event; and

 

(i)A ring that is four feet (4’) above the floor, with four (4) strand ropes secured by strings on all sides, corner and canvas paddings one and one-half (1 ½”) inches thick, clean and sanitary.

 

2137.4Each contestant competing in any amateur event shall be properly fitted with, and at all times during the event shall wear, protective head gear and a mouthpiece, approved by the Commission.

 

2137.5Each contestant competing in any amateur event shall use thumbless or thumb- attached padded gloves approved by the Commission.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3750-52 (May 20, 1988).