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Ask Anne: What is a Standing Eight Count in Boxing?

Anne RSR PrideBy Anne “The Boxologist” Whitlock

A Standing Eight Count is used in the case of a knockdown, the eight count is mandatory. The referee can stop the count and the fight at any point he decides the downed boxers safety is at risk. A downed boxer is allowed a ten count in which to get up unassisted. If the boxer gets up before the count of ten is reached and goes back down immediately without being struck by the opponent, the referee resumes the count where he left off.

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