Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.205 - Boxing ring; dimensions and construction
Rule 205. A promoter shall ensure that a boxing ring meets all of the following requirements:
(a) The boxing ring must be square and be not
less than 16 feet nor more than 24 feet on a side, measured within the ropes.
The boxing ring floor must extend not less than 18 inches beyond the ropes.
There must be padding over the boxing ring post if the ring posts are nearer
than 18 inches to the ring ropes.
(b) Two sides of the boxing ring opposite of
each other must have a designated color. One side must be blue; the opposite
side must be red.
(c) The floor of
the boxing ring must be padded with ensolite or another similar closed-cell
foam, with at least a 1-inch layer of foam padding, with a top covering of
canvas, duck, or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place
under the apron. The corners of the ring must be padded. Material that tends to
gather in lumps or ridges must not be used.
(d) Boxing ring posts must be not less than
3, nor more than 4, inches in diameter extending from the floor to a height of
58 inches above the floor of the ring. The ropes must be connected to posts
with the extension not shorter than 18 inches.
(e) The boxing ring must be not more than 4
feet high. Steps must be provided for use by the contestants and
officials.
(f) The boxing ring must
not have less than 4 ropes which may be tightened and which are not less than 1
inch in diameter. The ropes must be evenly spaced, securely tied halfway
between the ring posts, and wrapped in a soft material.
(g) There must not be any obstruction or
object, including, without limitation, a triangular border on any part of the
ring floor.
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