What is a technical decision or technical draw?
Rule- South Africa
- Boxing South Africa
- Professional boxing
- All ages
- Boxing Regulations 2004 (amended)
- 2026
- Fans
These apply when a fight is stopped early because of a foul injury or an outside problem (regulation 35 of the Boxing Regulations):
| Reason the fight is stopped | Fewer than 4 rounds completed | 4 or more rounds completed |
|---|---|---|
| Injury from an accidental head butt | Technical draw | Technical decision to the boxer ahead on the scorecards (technical draw if level) |
| Injury from a deliberate foul, where the injured boxer carried on but later can't | Technical draw | Technical decision to the injured boxer if ahead; technical draw if level or behind |
| Reasons unrelated to the action (e.g. a problem at the venue) | Technical draw | The boxer ahead on the cards wins (the regulation words this as "more than four rounds") |
The judges score any partly completed round for the foul cases. If a deliberate foul leaves a boxer unable to continue straight away, the offender is simply disqualified. If a deliberate foul causes a cut but the boxer carries on, the offender loses 2 points.
Updated 22 Oct 2026