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Expert: - 2/20/2007


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Melanie,
  I was curious with handwrapping rule for competition fight. Does the tape on the gauze go all the way around the hand and how much tape? I know its 15ft of guaze.  I've tried ordering the rulebook online and my computer want pick it up on Boxing USA. What do you know about that?
                                   Thanks Jim  

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The official rule is as follows: Each boxer shall wear hand wraps that are made of cotton gauze, soft surgical gauze or velpeau - cotton/soft surgical gauze - 15 yards of 2" gauze and 3' of 1-inch adhesive tape per hand.  The tape must be applied 1 inch behind the knuckles.  As you can see, there is no specification on whether or not the tape can go all the way around the hand.  You can get the rule book at www.usaboxing.org.  It's in PDF format.  You can email me at mel@amateurboxing.com if you have further problems printing the rule book.

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Melanie Ley

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I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.

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21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.

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USA Boxing, Inc.

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High school graduate; some college.

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