S.C. Code Regs. 20-8.9 - Knockdown of Participant; Count

1. When a participant has been knocked down, the referee shall order the opponent to go to the farthest neutral corner of the ring, pointing to the corner, and promptly pick up the count from timekeeper or other person who may have been designated as the counter for knockdowns.

2. The referee shall audibly announce the passing of time in increments of seconds and accompanying the count with motions of his/her arm, the downward motion indicating the end of each second.

3. Any contestant who is knocked down shall not be allowed to resume boxing until after the referee has finished the eight-count.

4. The participant may take this count either on the floor or standing if he/she has not been struck hard enough to keep him/her down.

5. Should the opponent fail to stay in the farthest neutral corner, the referee may cease counting until he/she has returned to it, and then go on with the count from the point at which it was interrupted.

Notes

S.C. Code Regs. 20-8.9

Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 1992; State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.