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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 92. Oklahoma State Athletic Commission |
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Chapter 10. Rules for Boxing and Other Activities |
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Subchapter 5. Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events |
SECTION 92:10-5-4. Gloves for boxing and kickboxing
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- (a) Gloves shall be examined by the Commission before a contest by the referee and the inspector. 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.(b) A promoter shall be required to have on hand two (2) extra sets of 10-ounce gloves and two (2) extra sets of 8-ounce gloves.(c) Gloves shall weigh at least 8 ounces for those boxers who weigh 147 pounds or less and at least 10 ounces for those who weigh over 147 pounds. All gloves must be thumb attached or thumbless and approved by the Commission. When two participants differ in weight classes, the participants shall wear the gloves required for the higher weight classification.(d) 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.