1959-60

BOXING (I.S.B.A.)
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Notes
(a) Example of a Draw
ist Series. 2nd Series. Semi-Finals Final
A Bye A
3 A�
A
4 D
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Winner A 9
E E
F F
5
F
F
(b) CALCULATING DURATION OF MEETING
. In a well organised
meeting allow four minutes plus actual duration of rounds for each
bout, i.e., 9 minutes plus four minutes — 13 minutes for each bout
of three rounds of three minutes. Of course, knock-outs will shor-
ten the duration of a meeting, but not to a very appreciable degree.
(C) METHOD OF CALCULATING THE NUMBER OF BOUTS IN A MEET-
ING. To calculate the number of bouts in a meeting, subtract the
number of weights in the meeting from the number of competitors
competing. For example : say there are 75 entries for six differ-
ent weights in a tournament, the number of bouts to complete the
tournament would be : 75 less 6 = 69. By this means a rapid
calculation of the time required to decide a competition can be made.
But the great secret to bear in mind for the success of a meeting is
to lose no time between bouts.
(d) In service boxing a competitor should not be called upon
to box more than three bouts in one day or more than two bouts
in one session.
28. Good Order at Meetings
In the interests of the referee and competitors, contests should
be conducted in an atmosphere of decorum. Booing should be sup -
pressed. The sale and consumption of intoxicating drinks should
be prohibited. Betting is not permitted.
29. Loss of Time Between Bouts
It is important to lose no time between contests. This can easily
be arranged by detailing " dressers " to get competitors and to keep
them up to time.