Standing eight-count

A standing eight-count, also known as a*protection count, occurs when the referee stops the action and gives an eight-count to a boxer who has not been knocked down but appears hurt. During this time, the referee will determine if the boxer is fit to continue.

When scoring a fight, a standing eight-count is considered the same as a knockdown.

Standing eight-counts are standard procedure in all amateur bouts.

The*Association of Boxing Commissions*unified rules*state: "There is NO Standing ( Count."

IBF,*WBA,*WBC*and*WBO*title fights do not allow the standing eight-count.

The following states have the standing eight-count in effect: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania and Tennessee,

Compare:*mandatory eight-coun