Dear Sir/Madam
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BOXING COMMISSIONS (APBC)
STOPPAGE REGULATION 3-8
In accordance to the APBC Stoppage Regulation, 3-8. Suspension and revocation for injuries, your Professional Boxer license has been suspended until further notice for the minimum period of 28 Days, or at the discretion of the Medical Officer in Charge up to 90 days.
3-8. Suspension and revocation for injuries
- GENERAL RULE.– For sound medical reasons and to protect the individual boxers, the commission shall establish mandatory license suspensions of those persons who sustain certain injuries.
(b) PARTICULAR SUSPENSION PERIODS.– The commission may suspend a boxer’s license for up to:
(1) Sixty days for a laceration of the face.
(2) Twenty Eight days:
(i) for a technical knockout without head injuries; or
(ii) upon recommendation of the ringside physician if, in the physician’s opinion, the boxer has sustained sufficient injuries to require the suspension.
(3) Forty Five days for head injuries.
(4) Ninety days for a knockout.
(c) UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR CONCUSSION.– A boxer who has been knocked unconscious or who has received a concussion shall have his license suspended for up to 90 days, and the suspension shall be removed only after the boxer has been pronounced fit after undergoing medical examination by a physician.
(d) REPEATED KNOCKOUTS.– A boxer who has been knocked out or severely beaten shall have his license revoked if, after undergoing a medical examination by a physician, the commission decides such action is necessary in order to protect the health and welfare of the boxer.
(e) CONSECUTIVE DEFEATS.– A boxer who has suffered six consecutive points defeats or two consecutive defeats by way of stoppage, shall be investigated by the commission and, upon recommendation of the executive director, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board, shall be required to undergo a medical examination by a physician approved by the commission. If appropriate, the commission may then proceed to suspend or revoke the boxer’s license.
You are required to present the certificate below to your doctor to complete for clearance prior to competing again. This certificate, which must be completed by your doctor, must be posted or e.mailed to the Secretary General of the Commission that issued your Boxing License NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR NEXT SCHEDULED CONTEST
Should you fail to submit the certificate within 48 hours of your next contest, this certificate must not be presented to the Supervisor/Inspector of the event, neither is it permissible for the event Medical Officer to examine you with a view to your boxing on the same evening.
YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN ANY FUTURE CONTESTS UNTIL YOU ARE NOTIFIED BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE LICENSING COMMISSION THAT ISSUED YOUR LICENSE STATES IT HAS BEEN REINSTATED
Failure to comply with the above is deemed a serious breach of Regulations, which may result in disciplinary action.
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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
APBC Regulation 3-8 for completion by examining doctor.
BOXER NAME: _____________________________________________________________
LICENSING COMMISSION: ________________________________________________
LICENSING COMMISSION ADDRESS: ______________________________________
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ZIP/POST CODE: ______________ E.MAIL: ____________________________________
DATE OF SUSPENSION: ________________ DURATION OF SUSPENSION________DAYS
REASON FOR SUSPENSION: ________________________________________________
I the undersigned, being aware of the above facts above have examined the above named boxer following his/her contest at the (venue) ___________________________________ on the ____ of ________ 20____ and find him/her fully recovered and Physically fit to take part in a Professional Boxing Contest.
Signature of examining Doctor ___________________________________
Stamp of examining Doctor
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SUSPENSION NOTIFICATION FOR GOVERNING COMMISSION
APBC Regulation 3-8 for completion by appointed event doctor.
ATTN: EVENT DOCTOR – PLEASE HAND TO EVENT SUPERVISOR/INSPECTOR
BOXER NAME: _____________________________________________________________
LICENSING COMMISSION: ________________________________________________
EVENT VENUE:____________________________________________________________________
DATE OF SUSPENSION: ________________ DURATION OF SUSPENSION________DAYS
REASON FOR SUSPENSION: _______________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL NOTES: _______________________________________________________
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I the undersigned confirm that the above named boxer has been issued a Suspension and Medical Certificate under regulation 3-8. Suspension and revocation for injuries of the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC) Rules & Regulations.
Signature of appointed event Doctor ___________________________________