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AOB / APB / WSB
Referees & Judges
Seminar
April 16 – 17, 2013
Zagreb, Croatia
Instructor
LUIZ BOSELLI (BRA)
AIBA EC Member
Technical & Rules Commission
Vice President & Secretary
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• Schedule
• Objectives
• New Rules
• Protest
• Scoring System
• FOP
• Decisions
• Judges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Referee
• Low Blow
• Timekeeper
• Announcer
• Coaches
• Supervisor
• Deputy Supervisor
• R&J’s Evaluator
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• April 16
• 19:00 – 21:00 R&J Seminar
• April 17
• 09:00 – 12:00 R&J Seminar
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 16:00 R&J Seminar with Videos
• 16:00 – 16:30 Coffe Break
• 16:30 – 18:30 R&J Seminar with Videos
DAILY SCHEDULES
Objectives of this Seminar
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• To explain and train Judges to work with new Scoring
System
• To prepare Referees to officiate with the new rules, mainly
removal of the headgear
• To review all new rules
• This is the third AOB Test Event, with new Scoring System
and without headgear
OBJECTIVES
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• All invited officials are from:
– National Referees and Judges from Croatia
• Qualifications:
– All officials will be evaluated during the National
Championships
PARTICIPANTS
NEW RULES
March 11, 2013
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• AOB – AIBA OPEN BOXING
• Age Classification
– Elite Boxers 19 - 40 years
– Youth Boxers 17-18 years
– Junior Boxers 15 -16 years
– The boxers age is determined by year of birth
AOB RULES (I)
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• The annual Medical Certification must be submitted online
through the AIBA Database yearly.
• Medical Bout Report after KO and TKO
• Ringside Doctor recommends how many rest days should
be prescribed or the protective measures
AOB RULES (II)
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• 3 Coaches:
– 2 Coaches may mount the apron of the ring
– 1 Coach of the 2 may enter the ring
– 1 Coach on the floor
• WEIGH-IN:
– General Weigh-in:
The Boxer’s weight must not exceed the maximum nor the
minimum of the Boxer’s Weight Category. No Tolerance.
– Daily Weigh-in:
Only the maximum weight limit will be controlled
AOB RULES (III)
PROTEST
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• The Protest must be made in writing and giving clear reasons
for the protest and specifying which rules were violated.
• No Protest against Judge’s decisions will be accepted.
• An administrative fee is US$ 150.00.
• The evaluation must be conducted by the Supervisor or Deputy
Supervisors if applicable, Referees’ Evaluator and Judges’
Evaluator.
• The decision is final, no further review will be allowed.
AOB PROTEST
GLOVES
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Elite Men
• 10 oz = 49 kg - 64 kg
• 12 oz = 69 kg - +91 kg
All other categories (Women/Youth/Junior)
• 10oz for all weight categories
AOB GLOVES
HEADGUARD
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• After June 1st, 2013 Headguard are no longer allowed
• Grace Period at National Level until May 31, 2013
• First International Competition:
AIBA World Championships Almaty, KAZ
11 - 27 October, 2013
HEADGUARD – ELITE MEN
SCORING SYSTEM
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• The new Scoring System is as per current WSB Scoring
System: ‘Ten Points Must System’
• Until May 31 and when the Electronic Scoring System
becomes defective, the Judges shall use Scorecards to
score the points.
SCORING SYSTEM (I)
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Judges’ Assignment
• Electronic Scoring System:
Draw Commission assigns 1 Referee and 5 Judges for
each bout, without the position of the Judges, only names.
• Manual Scoring System:
Draw Commission assigns 1 Referee and 3 Judges for
each bout, without the position of the Judges, only names.
SCORING SYSTEM (II)
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Judges’ Position
• R&J Coordinator calls the Referee and Judges to the FOP.
• When the Judges arrive at the FOP, they randomly draw
the Judge’s position using ping pong balls.
• The R&J Coordinator informs the Supervisor the position
of each Judge.
SCORING SYSTEM (III)
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Judges’ Selection
• Electronic Scoring System:
When starting the bout, the Computer randomly selects 3
Judges out of 5 and reveals this information with the
official decision of the bout.
• Manual Scoring System:
The scoring system will be operated with 3 judges. The
scores of the 3 judges will be considered.
SCORING SYSTEM (IV)
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Manual Scoring System – Referee:
– At the end of each round, the Referee shall collect all 3
Score Cards and delivers to the Supervisor.
– The Referee should wait a couple of seconds to get the
Score Cards, avoiding to cross the ring.
SCORING SYSTEM (V)
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Judge:
– At the end of each round the Judges must determine
the winner of the round.
– It is mandatory, one Boxer must receives ten (10) and
the opponent nine (9) or less, depending on the
judgement, according to the criteria.
– Every round must have a declared winner – NO TIE.
SCORING SYSTEM (VI)
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Possible Results of each Round:
10 x 9 9 x 10
10 x 8 8 x 10
10 x 7 7 x 10
10 x 6 6 x 10
SCORING SYSTEM (VII)
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SCORING SYSTEM (VIII)
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MANUAL
SCORING SYSTEM (IX)
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TIE
• Round – No Tie
• Bout – Possible Tie
SCORING SYSTEM (X)
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• Electronic System:
Flashing lights on the Score Pad, indicating a tie breaker
situation.
The Judge will then be required to break the tie by
pushing the Red or Blue button, and press OK to confirm
the winner by tiebreaker.
• Manual System:
When using Scorecards, on the last round, the Judge
must indicate the winner of the bout in case of a tie.
SCORING SYSTEM (XI)
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Example 1 – TIE BOUT:
Red x Blue
R1 - 10 x 8
R2 - 9 x 10
R3 - 9 x 10
28 x 28
SCORING SYSTEM (XII)
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Example 2 – TIE BOUT:
Red x Blue
R1 - 10 x 9
R2 - 10 x 9
R3 - 9 x 10
29 x 28
W - -1 x 0
28 x 28
SCORING SYSTEM (XIII)
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TIE BOUT - Electronic System:
• A Judge shall declare the winner of the bout by tie breaker
if one of the following three cases occurs:
a. 1 Judge – Tie and 2 Judges declare different winners
b. 2 Judges – Tie and 1 Judge declares winner
c. 3 Judges – Tie
• If one of these cases occurs, the score pad will flash a
light, asking the Judge to choose the boxer in the Red
corner or the Blue corner as the winner.
SCORING SYSTEM (XIV)
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• The scoring of the points for each round shall be made
within fifteen (15) seconds following the conclusion of the
round by the Judges using the Scoring System.
• Scores are transmitted directly to a computer system
maintained by the Supervisor and no alterations or
additions may be made to these scores after the initial
transmission.
SCORING SYSTEM (XV)
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SCORING SYSTEM (XVI)
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Announcement of the Scores:
• The announcement of the scores on the live TV broadcast
will be made immediately prior to the commencement of
the next round.
• The scores of the final round shall not be disclosed or
displayed, until the winner of the bout has been
announced.
SCORING SYSTEM (XVII)
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SCORING SYSTEM (XVIII)
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• The scores of the final round shall not be disclosed or
displayed, until the winner of the Bout has been determined.
• Following such determination as shown on the Scoring System,
the Supervisor shall notify the Referee and the official
announcer of the winner of the Bout as shown on the Scoring
System.
• The Referee shall then position himself in the center of the ring
with both Boxers, and the official announcer shall announce the
winner of the Bout over the public address system.
• The Referee will then raise the hand of the winning Boxer and
only then, will the scores of the final round and the total scores
be made public on the live TV broadcast as well as announced
in the Venue.
SCORING SYSTEM (XIX)
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SCORING SYSTEM (XVIII)
FIELD of PLAY
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AOB FOP
The position of Draw
Commission Table, R&J
Coordinator and
standby R&J will
depend of the FOP.
DECISIONS
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• Points – WP
• Technical Draw – TD (Only APB and WSB)
• Technical Knock-Out – TKO
• Technical Knock-Out Injury – TKO-I
• Disqualification – DQ
• Knock-Out - KO
• Walk-Over – WO
• No Contest – NC (Only APB and WSB)
DECISIONS (I)
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• Points – WP(1)
At the end of a Bout, the winner shall be determined on the
basis of the total score of the Judges.
– Unanimous Decision:
3 Judges appoint the same Boxer as the winner of the
bout.
– Split Decision:
a. 2 Judges appoint the same Boxer as the winner and the
other Judge appoints the other Boxer as the winner.
b. 2 Judges appoint the same Boxer as the winner and the
other Judge declares tie.
DECISIONS (II)
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• Points – WP (2)
• When an Injury is caused by an Unintentional Foul:
AOB – After start the 1st Round
APB – After start the 3rd Round
WSB – After start the 2nd Round
• When both Boxers are injured at the same time:
AOB – After start the 1st Round
APB – After start the 3rd Round
WSB – After start the 2nd Round
DECISIONS (III)
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• Points – WP (3)
A Bout may be terminated by the Referee due to an event that is out
of the Boxer’s or Referee’s control, such as the destruction of the
ring, the failure of the lighting supply, forces of nature and other
similar unforeseen conditions. In such circumstances, the Judges
will score the round for each Boxer up to the time of the termination
of the Bout and the Boxer who is ahead on points will be declared
the winner of the Bout on points in accordance to the Scoring
System. The round in which the Bout is stopped will be scored,
even if it is a partial round:
AOB – After start the 1st Round
APB and WSB – After start the 3rd Round
DECISIONS (IV)
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• Technical Knock-Out – TKO (1):
− If a Boxer retires voluntarily owing to injury or not.
− The Coach throws a towel in the ring to retire his boxer.
− The Boxer fails to resume boxing immediately after the
rest period between rounds.
− If a Boxer, in the opinion of the Referee is being
outclassed or is receiving excessive punishment.
− If a Boxer is unfit to continue and fails to resume boxing
after a Knock Down.
DECISIONS (V)
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• Technical Knock-Out – TKO (2)
– If a Boxer doesn’t recover after one (1) minute and thirty
(30) seconds, in accordance with the rule concerning the
low blow.
– If a Boxer doesn’t come back into in the ring in the
allowed thirty (30) seconds after this Boxer being
knocked-out of the ring,
– When the Bout is stopped by the Supervisor following
the advice of a Ring-side Doctor.
– Third KD in one Round or Fourth KD in a Bout – Women,
Youth and Juniors
DECISIONS (VI)
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• Technical Knock-Out Injury – TKO-I
– If a Boxer, in the opinion of the Referee, is unfit to
continue because of a sustained or increased injury from
correct punches,
– If a Boxer becomes incapable of continuing to compete,
without receiving punches.
DECISIONS (VII)
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• Disqualification – DQ
– A Boxer can be disqualified for a foul or misconduct.
• An intentional foul causes an injury to a Boxer and the
fouled and injured Boxer cannot continue because of the
injury sustained from the intentional foul.
– The third warning will automatically disqualify the Boxer.
DECISIONS (VIII)
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• Knock-Out – KO
– If a Boxer is Knocked-Down and fails to resume boxing
before he is counted out to ten.
– If the Referee summons the Ringside Doctor in the ring,
in case of an emergency, before the Boxer is counted out
to ten.
– In the event of a Double KO occurs both Boxers will lose
the bout by KO.
DECISIONS (IX)
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• Walk Over – WO
– When a Boxer is present in the ring fully attired for
boxing and the Boxer’s opponent fails to appear after
having been called out by the public address system.
– In case the Supervisor knows in advance that a Boxer
will not be present, he must cancel the procedure
mentioned before and the Announcer will announce the
official result to the public.
DECISIONS (X)
JUDGES
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• 5 Judges shall be assigned to each Bout.
• The computer randomly selects 3 Judges out of 5 Judges.
• Until distribution of the Electronic Scoring System, AOB
competitions using scorecards are allowed with 3 Judges .
• The Judges will not apply Warnings. The Supervisor does.
• Every Round must have a declared winner – No Tie
• Every Bout must have a declared winner – No Tie
JUDGES (I)
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• Duties:
‒ Primary duty is to judge the bout according to Criteria
and Rules.
‒ Judges should judge independently and without bias.
‒ Bring Referee’s attention with anything the Referee may
not have noticed as loose ropes, etc. Action should be
done between the rounds.
‒ May not speak to anyone during a bout.
‒ May not give any sign to a Boxer or Judge.
‒ May not leave seat until the decision is announced to the
public.
‒ Shall use the Scoring System for judging.
JUDGES (II)
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• Criteria to award scores for boxers:
‒ 10 x 9 – Close round
‒ 10 x 8 – Clear winner with complete dominance
‒ 10 x 7 – Total dominance
‒ 10 x 6 – Overmatched
• Number of quality blows on the target area
• Domination of the Bout
• Competitiveness
• Technique and Tactics Superiority
• Infrigement of the Rules
JUDGES (III)
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• Legal Blow:
1. Knuckle surface
2. Legal scoring area of body
3. Weight of body or shoulder
4. While not infringing a rule
5. Clearly connected
6. Must have clear vision of punch
JUDGES (IV)
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TARGET AREA
JUDGES (V)
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• Tips (1):
‒ Never rely on past performance, reputations or titles
earned by a particular athlete.
‒ Boxers who swing their blows are liable to connect the
target area with the inside of the glove.
‒ Considerable proportions of swinging blows do not
contact with the knuckle part of the closed glove, and
are therefore foul blows.
− Judge must not award points
JUDGES (VI)
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• Tips (2):
‒ Infighting may be described as the exchange of several
blows when the Boxers are close together.
‒ The Judges need to consider the combination blows.
‒ DO NOT give credit for blows delivered whilst the
Boxer is infringing the rules
JUDGES (VII)
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• Tips (3):
‒ Award your points for the boxing you see, not for what
a Boxer can do, or has done on other occasions.
‒ DO NOT be influenced by the crowd or by the corners.
‒ DO NOT engage in conversations or other distractions
during the contest. You need absolutely concentration.
‒ Give your undivided attention to the competing Boxers.
‒ Be prepared to advise the Referee if needed.
JUDGES (VIII)
REFEREES
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• Duties (1):
‒ Primary Duty: To care for both Boxers and to make the
health of both Boxers his primary concern throughout
the Bout
‒ To see that the rules and fair play are strictly observed
‒ To maintain control of the contest at all its stages
‒ To prevent a weak Boxer from receiving undue and
unnecessary punishment
REFEREES (I)
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• Duties (2):
‒ When the Referee has disqualified a Boxer or stopped
the Bout, the Referee shall first inform the Supervisor
which Boxer has been disqualified or the reason for
which the Bout was stopped.
‒ The Referee may consult the Ringside Doctor in
respect of any injury to a Boxer.
REFEREES (II)
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• Duties (3):
To use four words of command:
- “Stop” when calling for a temporary stop and when
ordering boxers to stop boxing
- “Box” when ordering boxers to resume boxing
- “Break” when breaking a clinch, upon which command
each Boxer shall step back before continuing to box
- “Time” when the Referee needs to interrupt the Bout
for a longer period (in this case, the time keeper stops
the watch)
REFEREES (III)
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• Duties (4):
The Referee shall not indicate the winner, by raising a
Boxer’s hand or otherwise, until the official
announcement has been made. When the winner of a
Bout is announced, the Referee shall position in the
centre of the ring, face to main TV camera, with the
Boxers and raise the hand of the winning Boxer
REFEREES (IV)
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• Authorities (1):
‒ To terminate a contest at any stage if the Referee
considers it to be one-sided.
‒ To terminate a contest at any stage if one of the Boxers
has received an injury on account of which the Referee
decides the Boxer should not continue.
‒ To terminate a contest at any stage if the Referee
considers the Boxers are not in earnest. In such cases,
the Referee may disqualify one or both Boxers.
REFEREES (V)
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• Authorities (2):
‒ To caution a Boxer or administer a warning to a Boxer
against fouls or for any other reason in the interest of
fair play, or to ensure compliance with these Rules.
‒ To disqualify a Boxer who fails to comply immediately
with the Referee’s commmand, or behaves towards the
Referee in an offensive or aggressive manner at any
time.
REFEREES (VI)
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• Authorities (3):
‒ With or without previous warning, to disqualify a Boxer
for committing a serious foul.
‒ To interpret these Rules insofar as they are applicable
or relevant to the Bout or to decide and take action on
any circumstance of the Bout which is not covered by
these Rules.
REFEREES (VII)
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• Right to check the Boxer
‒ Once a Boxer has entered the ring, the Referee shall
insure that the Boxer is wearing a cup-protector and
gumshield and properly dressed.
‒ The Boxer must be wearing no other objects except for
the boxing apparel specified in the Rules. No other
objects may be worn during the Bout.
‒ In the event of a Boxer’s glove becoming undone
during a Bout, the Referee shall stop the Bout to have
the issue rectified.
REFEREES (VIII)
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• Right to check the judges
• Right to check the Ringside Doctors
• Ask the Supervisor if it is allowed to start the bout
• Signal to the Timekeeper to sound the gong and start the
bout
REFEREES (IX)
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• Center Ring Instructions
‒ Short and to the point
‒ Confirm Authority
‒ Careful with the Heads
‒ Establish Waistlines
‒ Bout Specific Concerns
REFEREES (X)
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• During Bout: Movement and Positioning (1)
‒ Neutral, easy and calm.
‒ Strive for the right distance between yourself and the
boxers
‒ Stay Alert
‒ Shortening your distance when:
- Difficult and tough bouts
- Boxers infighting
- Ability of one boxer is in doubt
- Boxers moving towards/fighting on ropes
- There is a good deal of noise
- Sounds signalling that 10 seconds are left in the round
REFEREES (XI)
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• During Bout: Movement and Positioning (2)
‒ Stay at the dominant or “open” side
‒ Positioning when both boxers are of the same stance:
‒ You can work both sides
‒ If one of the boxers appears to be fatigued or weak,
work that open side whenever possible
REFEREES (XII)
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• During the Bout: One Minute Rest Period
‒ Full one-minute rest period
‒ Critical for boxers and their team
‒ Avoid interruptions
‒ Make eye contact with your team
‒ Observe and evaluate boxer
‒ Tidy yourself
‒ Be ready for the start of the next round
‒ Make sure corners are clean before starting the next
round
REFEREES (XIII)
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• Fouls
‒ Has to decide about following:
‒ Accidental or Intentional foul?
‒ Type of foul
‒ Point deduction?
‒ Possible disqualification?
‒ Continuation bout or not?
‒ You don’t always have to call time; do it especially for
potentially harmful and unsafe situations
REFEREES (XIV)
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• Fouls: Accidental
‒ Immediately declare accidental foul
‒ Call Time and Ringside Doctor if necessary
‒ Concussive head injury fouls
• Fouls: Intentional
‒ Immediately declare intentional foul
‒ Automatic point deduction
‒ Consider disqualification
‒ Concussive head injury fouls
REFEREES (XV)
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• Tips (1):
Six Characteristics distinguish a great referee:
1.Good Judgment
2.Knowledge of the Rules
3.Movement and Positioning
4.General Ring Mechanics
5.Identify right time to start an eight count
6.Identify the right time when to declare a TKO or KO
REFEREES (XVI)
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• Tips (2):
‒ Priorities of the duties:
1. Safety of the Boxers
2. Uphold the Rules
3. Prevent either Boxer from receiving any unnecessary
and excessive blows
‒ Never allow spectator or any outside source to
influence decision
‒ Be strict without being severe (Boxing is a sport)
‒ Never try to intimidate a Boxer by ‘finger pointing’ when
issuing a caution or warning
REFREES (XVII)
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• Tips (3):
‒ Be sure to use the ‘whole’ hand as this projects a better
image and will maintain respect form the competitors
‒ In the ring, be as discreet as the bout allows you
‒ Move alertly around the ring:
‒ Avoid remaining in one position for long period thus
obstructing the view of the Judges and onlookers and
indeed not seeing as much of the contest as you should
‒ Never give commands, if Boxers have their back to you:
‒ Ensure you are in a correct position where the boxers
fully understand your instruction, actions, or signals
REFEREES (XVIII)
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• Tips (4):
Distinguish between “infighting” and “clinching”
‒ A clinch occurs when one or both Boxers lead and
for a moment their arms become locked together:
• This is not an offence
• Offence does occur when a Boxer does not
make an attempt to disengage from the clinch
and continues to hold
REFEREES (XIX)
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• Tips (5):
‒ Do not walk backwards; always move in a forward
direction where possible
‒ Do not give the command “BREAK” too quickly or too
often
- “BREAK” order should be given when the Boxers
are slow in getting out of a clinch
‒ At the command “BREAK”, insist that “Both” boxers
take a full step backwards
REFEREES (XX)
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• Tips (6):
‒ Avoid saying Stop or Break too often, unless it is
because of a Head Butt.
‒ After the verbal command of “Break”, it may be
necessary to use the hands to touch and separate the
Boxers.
‒ At the end of the round, call “Stop” and wait for the
Boxers to retire to their corners:
- Do not turn your back on the Boxers, but move to the
center of the ring, turn and back into the neutral corner
REFEREES (XXI)
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• Tips (7):
‒ The Referees have the great responsibility to avoid
cuts, injuries and concussions.
‒ Take care with the clashing of the heads
‒ Caution or Warn Boxers for Head Butting
‒ In case of an accidental clash of heads, allow one or
both boxers to recover, then continue the bout without
standing 8-count, only Caution the two Boxers
REFEREES (XXII)
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• Tips (8):
‒ Read the rules and the manual thoroughly before each
assignment
‒ Practice the application of the rules in sparring
sessions
‒ Attend seminars
‒ Keep physically fit and follow a clean lifestyle
‒ Be physically and mentally ready to officiate
‒ Tone up and stretch before each of your bouts
‒ Carefully watch the boxers during each round and in
the intervals, keep an eye on the Ringside Doctor,
squad, judges, and the Supervisor during the intervals
as well
REFEREES (XXIII)
LOW BLOW
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• After a low blow, if the offended complains, the Referee has two (2)
options:
– Disqualifying the offender immediately, if an intentional and hard
blow
– Start an eight count
• After the count till eight, the Referee has two (2) options:
– If the Boxer is fit to continue: the Referee gives a warning to the
offender, if the Referee considers necessary, and the Bout
continues
– If the Boxer is unfit to continue: the Referee gives a maximum of
up to one minute and a half (1’30) to recover
• After above mentioned timeframe, the Referee has two (2) options:
– If the Boxer is fit to continue: the Referee applies a warning to the
offender and the Bout continues
– If the Boxer is unfit to continue: he loses the bout by TKO
LOW BLOW
CAUTION
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• The number of Cautions given before a Warning is issued
falls at the sole discretion of the Referee
• The Referee must use Common Sense when deciding how
many Cautions he allows before issuing a Warning
CAUTION
KNOCKDOWNS
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• Compulsory Count Limits:
A maximum of three (3) eight counts will be given in one (1)
Round
• Elite Men:
‒ No limit of the amount of eight counts will apply in one
Bout
• Women, Youth and Juniors:
‒ A maximum of four (4) eight counts will apply in one
Bout
KNOCKDOWNS
TIMEKEEPER
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• Working with the timekeeper
‒Sounding bell at begin and end of round
‒Sounding last 10 seconds of the round
‒Counting for knockdowns
‒Control the time:
‒Low Blow, LOC and if a boxer falls out of the ring
‒Does not sound the bell if the Referee is still counting a
knockdown that occur concurrent with the end of the round.
Sounds the bell when the Referee says “box”
‒Temporarily stops the clock, when the Referee says “Time”
‒Resumes time when the Referee says “Box”
‒Time stoppage is not necessary when the Referee says “Stop”
TIMEKEEPER
ANNOUNCER
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• Duties Official Announcer:
‒Announce the entrance of the Boxer
‒Announce the Referee and Judges
‒Announce 10 seconds before the end of rest-period -
“Seconds Out”
‒Announce the number of each round right after the start
of each round
‒Announce the final results at the end of the bout after
receiving the official results from the Supervisor
ANNOUNCER (I)
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ANNOUNCER (II)
COACHES
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• The amount of Coaches is limited as follows:
‒ A maximum of 3 (three) Coaches can accompany the
Boxer to the ring
‒ Maximum of 2 (two) Coaches may mount the apron
‒ Maximum of 1 (one) Coach may enter the ring
‒ 1 (one) Coach must always remain on the floor
COACHES
R&J‘s
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
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R&J’s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (I)
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• National Level R&J:
– AOB Local Competitions
• 1-Star Level R&J:
– AOB National Competitions
• Dual Competition
• Confederation tournaments
• 2-Star Level R&J:
– AOB National Competitions
– AOB Continental Competitions except Men Elite Continental
Championships
– APB National Ranking Competitions except Title Bout
• 3-Star Level R&J:
– All AOB Competitions
– All APB Competitions
– WSB
R&J’s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (II)
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• Possible downgrade at any time for various reasons such as:
– When the safety of a boxer is a concern;
– When the performances of the R&J are not acceptable;
– When ethics or corruption matters are raised.
• Potential Sanctions:
– Downgrade of R&J Certification
– Suspension
– Financial Penalty
R&J’s DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (III)
SUPERVISOR
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• For AOB competitions, the following positions will be
considered:
– 1 Supervisor
– 2 Deputy Supervisor (if use two (2) rings)
– 1 Referee‘s Evaluator
– 1 Judge‘s Evaluator
– Other ITOs:
– Equipment Manager,
– R&J Coordinator,
– Draw Commission
– Medical Jury.
• Thus, this means there will not be Technical Delegate and
Competition Jury Members anymore.
SUPERVISOR SYSTEM
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• A Supervisor has the arduous responsibility of ensuring that the laws and the rules are implemented rigorously and with good judgment by giving directions to the teams to comply with the Technical and Competition Rules.
• Liaise and cooperates with the Competition Manager, Venue Manager, ITOs, Referees and Judges, Timekeeper, Announcer and Scoring System Operator.
• Maintain and operates the Scoring System during the Bouts and Matches.
AOB SUPERVISOR ROLE (I)
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• Enter deductions into the Scoring System following any
warning given by the Referee.
• Review the Protest with the Referee’s Evaluator and
Judge’s Evaluator.
• Make the announcer aware of the name of the Boxer
shown as the winner on the computer monitor after the bout
is over.
AOB SUPERVISOR ROLE (II)
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• Before the Competition, check with the Competition
Manager:
‒ Structure and transport planning
‒ Accomodation and Food
‒ Competition material
‒ Venue and facilities
‒ FOP
‒ Location and lay out of the Medical Examination and
Weigh-in
‒ Security
‒ Scoring System
AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (I)
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• Before the Competition:
‒ Organize a Technical Meeting together with the
Competition Manager, all the team representatives and
coaches.
‒ Meeting with ITOs
‒ Meets together with the R&J Evaluators, Referees and
Judges.
‒ Conduct the Draw
AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (II)
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• Before the Bouts, ensure:
‒ Scoring System works properly
‒ Competition Material
‒ FOP
‒ Sound
‒ ITOs
‒ Referees and Judges
‒ Medical Facilities including Ambulance
‒ Randomly draws boxers names for Doping Exams
AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (III)
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• During the Bouts, ensure:
‒ Controls the FOP
‒ Approves the Referees and Judges for each Bout
‒ Checks the positions of each Judge in each Bout
‒ Enters the Warnings in the Scoring System according
to the Warnings issued by the Referee
‒ Confirms that the result of the bout is correct
‒ Gives the Official Result to the Announcer
‒ Gives the Official Result to the TV Broadcast
AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (IV)
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AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (V)
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• After the session, ensure:
‒ Transport for all teams and ITOs is available
‒ Transport for the Medical Doctor who is handling
doping tests
‒ Meeting with Competition Manager to evaluate the day
‒ After the Competition signs the R&J Record Book
‒ Deliver the Report
AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (VI)
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• Accept or Reject the Protest
• Review with the Referee’s Evaluator and Judge’s Evaluator
the Protests
AOB SUPERVISOR DUTIES (VII)
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
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• AIBA will appoint two (2) Deputy Supervisors when using
two (2) rings.
• Deputy Supervisors have the same duties as the
Supervisor in each ring.
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
R&Js‘ EVALUATOR
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• At all events, the R&J Evaluators will evaluate the
Referees and Judges.
• This evaluation process will have different objectives:
‒ To select R&Js that will be used for next competitions.
‒ To select R&J’s, which would need to go through
another examination process, in order to keep their
position.
‒ To select R&J’s, whose performances are the best, and
offer recycle for R&J’s needed.
R&Js’ EVALUATOR (I)
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• Duties:
‒ Meet together with the Supervisor, Referees and
Judges, before and after the matches
‒ Review with the Supervisor or the Deputy Supervisor
any accepted Protests
R&Js’ EVALUATOR (II)
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REFEREES’ EVALUATION
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JUDGES’ EVALUATION
COMPARISON
AOB/APB/WSB RULES
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Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (I)
RULE AOB APB WSB
Age 19 - 40 19 - 40 19 – 40
Weight
Categories
10 categories
49, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69,
75, 81, 91 and +91
as per APB
10 categories
49, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69,
75, 81, 91 and +91
as per AOB
6 categories
52, 60, 69,
81, 91 and +91
Weight No Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
Number of
Rounds 3 * 3 min 6, 8, 10 or 12 * 3 min 5 * 3 min
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Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (II)
RULE AOB APB WSB
Scoring
System
10 Point
Must System
10 Point
Must System
10 Point
Must System
Judges 3 selected out of 5 3 selected out of 5 3 selected out of 5
Judges Position randomly
drawn
Position randomly
drawn
Position randomly
drawn
Protest
Only against Referee
Decision after the
session
Only against Referee
APB Commission to
define the process
Only against Referee
WSB Commission to
define the process
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RULE AOB APB WSB
Decision on
Points
Injury by
unintentional foul
after the start of the
1st round
Injury by
unintentional foul
after the start of the
3rd
round
Injury by
unintentional foul
after the start of the
2nd
round
Technical
Draw NO
Injury by
unintentional foul
occurs in the
1st or 2
nd round
Injury by
unintentional foul
occurs in the
1st round
No Contest NO Possible Possible
TKO Possible Possible Possible
Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (III)
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RULE AOB APB WSB
Count Limits
Elite Men
Max 3 in 1 round
No limit in1 bout
Max 3 in 1 round
No limit in 1 bout
Max 3 in 1 round
No limit in 1 bout
Count Limits
Women,
Youth &
Junior
Max 3 in 1 round
Max 4 in 1 bout N/A N/A
Seconds on
Ringside 3 3 3
Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (IV)
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Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (V)
RULE AOB APB WSB
Gloves
Elite Men
10 oz
49,52,56,60,64
12 oz
69,75,81,91,+91
10 oz
49,52,56,60,64
12 oz
69,75,81,91,+91
10 oz
52 and 60
12 oz
69, 81, 91, +91
10 oz
all other age
classifications
Gloves
Closure Velcro as per WSB Laces
Velcro as per
AOB
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Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (VI)
RULE AOB APB WSB
Bandage 4.5 meters
stretchy cotton
12 meters gauze
2.50 meters tape
12 meters gauze
2.50 meters tape
Vest YES NO NO
Headguard
Elite Men
No headguard
Effective on June 1
Grace period
NO NO
Annual Medical
Certificate Submission online Submission online Submission online
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Major Rules – AOB, APB, WSB (VII)
RULE AOB APB WSB
Competition
Officials
Supervisor
Deputy Supervisor(s)
ITOs
Supervisor
Ringside Doctors
Supervisor
Ringside Doctors
R&J
Management
System
Unique for all programs
Coaches
Management
System
Unique for all programs