DAR File No. 38033

Governor, Economic Development, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission

Section R359-1-604

Boxing - Gloves

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 38033
Filed: 09/30/2013 12:20:42 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The proposed amendment will increase the specified weight of the boxing gloves worn by 154-pound weight class boxing contestants to be consistent with the Unified Boxing Rules adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions and implemented by most other member commissions.

Summary of the rule or change:

The proposed rule will increase the specified weight of the boxing gloves worn by 154-pound weight class boxing contestants from eight ounces to ten ounces to be consistent with the Unified Boxing Rules adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions and implemented by most other member commissions.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Title 63C, Chapter 11

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

This proposed rule change only changes the weight of the gloves worn by 154-pound weight class boxing contestants. The state does not supply gloves to the contestants, so there will be no cost or savings to the state budget. The regulatory oversight will not change.

local governments:

This proposed rule change only changes the weight of the gloves worn by 154-pound weight class boxing contestants. Local governments do not supply gloves to the contestants, so there will be no cost or savings to the state budget.

small businesses:

This proposed rule change only changes the weight of the gloves worn by 154-pound weight class boxing contestants. Promoters are currently required to provide eight or ten ounce gloves to boxing contestants competing in their events. The commission does not anticipate that promoters will be required to purchase any additional gloves over than what is currently required and through attrition from use in competitive events.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities do not supply gloves to boxing contestants during competition, so there is no anticipated cost or savings to these entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

This proposed rule change only changes the weight of the gloves worn by 154-pound weight class boxing contestants. Promoters are currently required to provide eight or ten-ounce gloves to boxing contestants competing in their events. The commission does not anticipate that promoters will be required to purchase any additional gloves over than what is currently required and through attrition from use in competitive events and there will be no additional compliance costs for affected persons.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

Requiring the 154-lb weight class boxing contestants to wear ten ounce gloves will not require businesses (promoters) to purchase additional gloves since they are currently required to provide eight and ten ounce gloves to cover all weight class opponents. Consequently, the proposed rule will impose no new cost or provide any savings to businesses.

Richard Montanez, Chair

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Governor
Economic Development, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission
60 E SOUTH TEMPLE 3RD FLR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Bill Colbert at the above address, by phone at 801-538-8876, by FAX at 801-538-8888, or by Internet E-mail at bcolbert@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

11/14/2013

This rule may become effective on:

11/22/2013

Authorized by:

Bill Colbert, Director

R359. Governor, Economic Development, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.

R359-1. Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Act Rule.

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[154] 1bs. (66.678[69.853] kgs.) or less. Contestants who weigh more than 147[154] 1bs. (66.678[69.853] 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.

 

KEY: licensing, boxing, unarmed combat, white-collar contests

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [September 13, ]2013

Notice of Continuation: March 30, 2012

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63C-11-101 et seq.