ROUNDS

007 – ROUNDS 007.01 The maximum number of rounds for a boxing bout is 10 rounds, except for a championship bout, which may not exceed 15 rounds. Each round will be three (3) minutes, with a rest period of one (1) minute between rounds. 007.02 The timekeeper must signal 10 seconds before the beginning or the end of each round. No second may be in contact with the ring apron and seconds must remain seated in the corner until the sounding of the bell that ends the round. 007.03 Any contestant who has participated in a professional boxing bout scheduled for four (4) rounds or more cannot participate in a regulated sports bout or exhibition in Nebraska for at least seven (7) days, unless specifically authorized by the Commissioner. At the request of the Commissioner, main event boxing contestants may be required to report and train in public in the city where the bout is scheduled to be held at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled event. (Sections 81-8,129, 81-8,134, and 81-8,139, R.R.S., 2014.)