§ 41-5-12. Duration of matches — Gloves — Maximum participation by contestant.
Boxing or sparring matches or exhibitions shall not exceed twelve (12) rounds in length, and no round shall exceed three (3) minutes. The contestants shall wear, during the contest, gloves weighing ten (10) ounces for contestants one hundred fifty-four pounds (154 lbs.) or greater and eight-ounce (8) gloves for contestants less than one hundred fifty-four pounds (154 lbs.). The gloves shall be of the webbed thumb variety. No contestant shall participate in more than twelve (12) rounds during any period of twenty-four (24) hours. A rest period of at least sixty (60) seconds shall separate each round. In the event that a boxer’s mouthpiece or other protective gear is damaged, there may be an interruption of the round when there is a lull in the action as determined by the referee. Protective headgear shall not be required; provided, however, that upon written application filed by both participating boxers not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to a match or exhibition, the division of gaming and athletics licensing may review the match or exhibition to be performed and may waive such provisions of this section as the division deems appropriate for the particular event to be performed. The application shall be subscribed to before a notary public or two (2) witnesses who shall affix their respective signatures and addresses thereto under the pain and penalty of perjury.
History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 10; P.L. 1939, ch. 711, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-12; P.L. 1984, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 439, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling
Section 41-5-1. - License required for boxing exhibitions — Amateur exhibitions exempt.
Section 41-5-3. - Application for license.
Section 41-5-3.1. - Required information on application.
Section 41-5-3.2. - License issued only to ring equipment owner.
Section 41-5-3.3. - Insurance required.
Section 41-5-3.4. - Promotion prohibited until license issued.
Section 41-5-3.5. - Inspections of premises and equipment required.
Section 41-5-3.6. - Substitutions.
Section 41-5-3.7. - Closed-circuit television.
Section 41-5-4. - Penalty for unlicensed match.
Section 41-5-5. - Separate license for each match — Approval of city or town authorities.
Section 41-5-6. - Surety bond filed by licensee.
Section 41-5-7. - License required for participants and officials in professional matches.
Section 41-5-7.1. - Required information on boxer’s application for license — Medical examination.
Section 41-5-8. - Referees — Powers.
Section 41-5-9. - Attendance of judges — Decision.
Section 41-5-9.1. - Duties of director at ringside.
Section 41-5-10. - Fees of officials.
Section 41-5-11.1. - Drug and H.I.V. testing.
Section 41-5-11.2. - Health insurance.
Section 41-5-12. - Duration of matches — Gloves — Maximum participation by contestant.
Section 41-5-12.1. - Number of corner persons.
Section 41-5-13. - Minimum age of contestants.
Section 41-5-13.1. - Physical knockouts.
Section 41-5-13.2. - Facial lacerations.
Section 41-5-14. - Interest in contestant by promoter prohibited — Forfeiture of contestant’s purse.
Section 41-5-15. - Tax on admissions — Accounting and payment — State inspector.
Section 41-5-16. - Overcrowding of buildings — Ventilation and safety requirements.
Section 41-5-17. - Suspension or revocation of license.
Section 41-5-18. - Betting prohibited.
Section 41-5-19. - Witnesses and evidence before division.
Section 41-5-20. - Injunction and abatement of unauthorized matches.
Section 41-5-20.1. - Refunds required upon license revocation.
Section 41-5-21. - Application of chapter to wrestling matches.
Section 41-5-22. - Rules and regulations.