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(b) All fresh members of the team for the Final, or those
who wish to box in a lighter weight, will be weighed on
the morning of the Final and before the list is handed in.
(c) If any member of one of the teams who fought in the
Semi-finals is certified by the Official Medical Officer as
unfit to box in the Finals, his team may elect either to
substitute a reserve or to receive one point.
8.—Duration of Bouts and Decision after Third Round.
The number of rounds shall be three. The duration of
rounds shall be:—two rounds of two minutes and one of three
minutes, with one minute interval between each round. A
draw is inadmissible, an extra round it
not
allowed.
9.—Marking of Points.
The marking shall be as follows:—
(a) Two points to be awarded to the winner of each bout and
one point to the loser.
(b) A competitor who is disqualified receives no point for
that fight.
(c) A competitor who gives
in
receives no point for that fight
unless the Medical Officer certifies that he was unable to
box.
(d) If the Referee stops a fight to save a competitor from
being punished, that competitor will receive one point.
(e) A walk-over counts as a win.
10.—Gloves.
Gloves for all weights will be 8-ozs. each; they
should always be tied at the back of the wrist.
11.—Examination by Medical Officer.
The organiser of each
meeting will be responsible that suitable medical arrangements
are made in consultation with the local medical authority.
Competitors must be medically examined before being
allowed to box. This inspection to take place at their own
Station or at the one they are boxing at; it will normally be
carried out at the morning sick parade, and a certificate,
signed by the Medical Officer, should be obtained by the
organiser.
THE SASSOON CUP COMPETITION.
In 1926, Major Sir Philip Sassoon, Bart., M.P., presented a
Challenge Cup to the Army and Royal Air Force Boxing Associa-
tion (jointly), for annual competition between the respective
winners of the Army and R.A.F. Team Championships.
It has been agreed that the match should take place alternately
each year, at the Station of the Army and R.A.F. team qualified
to box for the trophy. It has been further agreed that the home
team shall pay the travelling expenses of the visitors and provide
mementoes for individual winners. Any profit on the match to be
shared equally between the Army and the Royal Air Force units
concerned. The match will take place during the last week in
,k pri1.