Possible verdicts when matches are stopped before the time limit
| Amateur boxing | |
| • Referee stop contest (RSC) | Referee stops the contest when one opponent is unable to carry on or is clearly inferior |
| • Referee stop contest head (RSCH) | Referee stops the contest because of blows to the head which are judged to be dangerous within the purposes of the competition |
| • Referee stop contest outclassed (RSCO) | Referee stops the contest because of a difference in the score greater than 15 points (score machines) |
| • Referee stop contest injury (RSCI) | Referee stops the contests because of medical intervention |
| • Knock out (KO) | One opponent is unable to resume fighting after being counted out |
| • Abandon | Voluntary abandonment of the contest by one opponent or her/his team |
| • Disqualification | Unfair, non-sporting behaviour |
| • No contest (NC) | The fight is suspended without declaration of a winner |
| • Walk over (WO) | One opponent does not show up |
| Professional boxing | |
| • Technical knock out (KOT) | Referee stops the contest when one opponent is unable to carry on or is clearly inferior |
| • Technical knock out cut (KOTC) | Referee stops the contest because of a significant bruise or injury |
| • Knock out (KO) | One opponent is unable to resume fighting after being counted out |
| • Abandon | Voluntary abandonment of the contest by one opponent or her/his team |
| • Disqualification | Unfair, non-sporting behaviour |
| • No contest (NC) | Fight is suspended without declaration of a winner |