Standing 8 count definition?

**Randy** · 04-20-2005 05:29 PM

I tried doing a search for standing 8 count on google, but didn't find a clear answer. I've seen it referred to in descriptions of boxing matches. What's a standing 8 count, and does it happen often?

**Douglas** · 04-20-2005 09:21 PM

When someone is knocked down, the referee mus count as high as 8, even when the person gets up. It's a boxing rule.

**Snakey** · 04-21-2005 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by DMD

When someone is knocked down, the referee mus count as high as 8, even when the person gets up. It's a boxing rule.

Also it seems to happen when a fighter is getting absolutely hammered but not knocked down.

**Canvasback** · 04-21-2005 02:11 AM

Defferent states, commissions, sanctioning bodies, etc., have different rules. The two previous answers explain it correctly. If there is no standing 8 count and a fighter is getting hammered the ref has the option of stopping the fight. Any time anyone goes down, however, there is a minimum 8 count given before the action resumes. Does this make any sense? If not I apoligize. I don't want to add to the confusion.

**Randy** · 04-21-2005 08:31 AM

I think I see how it is. Whenever you get knocked down, the referee counts to at least 8, even if you're up and ready to go by 3. It gives you a short break from fighting. Right?

What's the 8 count rule in Pennsylvania?

If you get knocked down and get back up before 10, what do you do to show the referee you're ready? Wave your hands? Say something?

**Memphis** · 04-21-2005 09:09 AM

PennsylvaniaÂ

Standing 8 count is in effect (only one per round)
No 3 Knockdown rule
Fighter can be saved by the bell only in the last round
10 point must system is in effect
3 judges scoreÂ

http://www.straightjab.com/modules.p...howpage&pid=12

Use the link for more info.

**Douglas** · 04-21-2005 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Canvasback

Defferent states, commissions, sanctioning bodies, etc., have different rules.Â The two previous answers explain it correctly.Â If there is no standing 8 count and a fighter is getting hammered the ref has the option of stopping the fight.Â Any time anyone goes down, however, there is a minimum 8 count given before the action resumes.Â Does this make any sense? If not I apoligize.Â I don't want to add to the confusion.

Naah, it makes perfect sense.