Table 1

Possible verdicts when matches are stopped before the time limit

Amateur boxing
Referee stop contest (RSC)Referee stop when one opponent is unable to carry on the competition, or is clearly inferior
Referee stop contest head (RSCH)Referee stop due to hits to the head which are judged as dangerous to the purpose of competition
Referee stop contest outclassed (RSCO)Referee stop due to a difference in the score >15 points (score-machines)
Referee stop contest injury (RSCI)Referee stop due to medical intervention
Knock-out (KO)One opponent is unable to resume fighting after being counted
Abandon (AB)Voluntary abandon by one opponent or her/his team
Disqualification (DQ)Unfair, non-sportive behaviour
No contest (NC)The match is suspended without declaring a winner
Walk over (WO)One opponent does not show up
Professional boxing
Technical knock-out (KOT)Referee stop when one opponent is unable to carry on the competition, or is clearly inferior
Technical knock-out cut (KOTC)Referee stop due to a significant bruise or injury
Knock-out (KO)One opponent is unable to resume fighting after being counted
Abandon (AB)Voluntary abandon by one opponent or her/his team
Disqualification (DQ)Unfair, non-sportive behaviour
No contest (NC)The match is suspended without declaring a winner