OAR 230-080-0580: When a Competitor is Deemed Down

(1) A competitor shall be deemed to be “down” when any part of the competitor’s body, besides the feet, is on the floor, unless determined otherwise by the referee, or if the competitor is hanging on or over the ropes. A referee may count a competitor out either on the ropes or on the floor. (2) There is NO Three (3) Knockdown Rule; a referee shall have the authority to stop a boxing bout at any time if the referee determines that a competitor is defenseless.