R359-1-604. Boxing - Gloves

  (1) A boxing contestant's gloves shall be examined before a contest by the referee and the designated Commission member. If gloves are found to be broken or unclean or if the padding is found to be misplaced or lumpy, they shall be changed before the contest begins.

  (2) A promoter shall be required to have on hand an extra set of gloves that are to be used if a contestant's gloves are broken or damaged during the course of a contest.

  (3) Gloves for a main event may be put on in the ring after the referee has inspected the bandaged hands of both contestants.

  (4) During a contest, male contestants shall wear gloves weighing not less than eight ounces each if the contestant weighs 147 1bs. (66.678 kgs.) or less. Contestants who weigh more than 147 1bs. (66.678 kgs.) shall wear gloves weighing ten ounces each. Female contestants' gloves shall be ten-ounce gloves. The designated Commission member shall have complete discretion to approve or deny the model and style of the gloves before the contest.

  (5) The laces shall be tied on the outside of the back of the wrist of the gloves and shall be secured. The tips of the laces shall be removed.