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Monday, April 18, 2011

Muay Thai Rules - Seconds

ITEM 9: SECONDS

Two seconds are allowed to attend the boxer as per the following stipulations:

9.1. During the match, the seconds are not allowed to advise, help or instruct their boxer. Any violation of the rules by the seconds or the boxer may result in the boxer's disqualification.
9.2. The seconds are not allowed to signal to interested parties, the condition of his boxer.
9.3. During the match, the seconds must stay in the designated area. Prior to the start of each round they will remove all towels, water bottles, etc out of the ring area.
9.4. During the interval, the seconds will ensure that their boxer is properly attired. In case of any problem they shall inform the referee immediately.
9.5. The seconds shall ensure that the ring floor is kept dry to prevent any slipping.
9.6. The seconds must wear a proper shirt that bears his camp's/gym's logo or emblem.
9.7. The seconds are forbidden to direct bad or insulting language at the boxer or injure him either during or after the fight.
9.8. In a championship match, 3 seconds are allowed but only 2 are allowed in the ring at any one time during the round break.
9.9. Prior to a championship match, a meeting will be held between the referee, judges, boxer’s managers and the seconds to confirm the rules and procedures of the match and to confirm the penalties for any improper conduct or violations by an involved person.

Credited to MuayThai.com