If a glove tears mid-bout and must be replaced, which sequence is correct?

• A. The bout is paused, the glove is replaced, and competition resumes once safe.
• B. The fighters continue with the torn glove while the issue is ignored.
• C. The entire bout is canceled and rescheduled.
• D. The replacement glove is chosen by the boxer's corner.

Answer: (A)

When equipment integrity and fighter safety are at stake, action stops to fix the problem. If a glove tears mid-bout, the action must be paused by the referee so the damaged gear can be replaced and checked to ensure it meets standards. Only after the replacement glove is securely on and verified is the bout restarted, with the referee controlling when the clock resumes. This keeps both fighters safe and maintains a fair contest.

Continuing with a torn glove would risk injury and fairness, while canceling the bout is unnecessary if the issue can be resolved quickly. Allowing the corner to pick the replacement without referee oversight would bypass important safety checks and standardization.