1938-39

BOXING
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26. Colours
The competitors must wear distinguishing colours around their
waists. Normally, Red should be on the LEFT of the referee, and
Green on the RIGHT.
27. Seconds
(a) Each competitor may be attended by not more than two
" seconds " (this includes a coach or trainer).
(b) Seconds must not speak, signal, or in any way coach their
principals during the progress of a round, nor may they claim or
give in for them.
(c) Any offence committed by a second may render
his
principal
liable to lose a bout or to be disqualified.
(d) Seconds should not be allowed to lean up against the stage or
ring during the progress of a bout.
(e) No
other person shall advise or coach a competitor during a
bout.
28. Register Keeper
The register keeper is responsible that the programme of the
meeting keeps pace with the boxing,
i.e.,
that the names of men
who have been defeated are erased, and the names of the winners
are carried on to the next series.
29. Boxers Introduced by M.C.
Before the commencement of each bout the contestants should
be introduced to the spectators by the M.C., who should state their
names and their distinguishing colours.
30. Competitors Not
Ready to Box
Every competitor who weighs
-in
must be ready to box when
called upon. Should he fail to do so, he may be disqualified.
31. Loss of Time between Bouts
Another very important point to be observed is to lose no time
between contests. This can be easily arranged by detailing
" dressers " to get competitors and keep them up to time. While a
contest is
in
progress the competitors for the next bout should be at
the ringside with their gloves on ready to get into the ring at a
moment's notice.
32. Good Order at Meetings
The first and foremost point at a meeting is to obtain and keep
good order. In the interest of both referee and competitors, contests
should be carried out in absolute silence.