what is technical decision in boxing

A technical decision is a term used in boxing when a fight has to be stopped because of a headbutt. The rules governing the required distance for a fighter to be declared a winner by technical decision vary by federation. Some require the fight to be in at least the fourth round; others (and most championship fights) require the fight to be past the halfway point (i.e., five rounds for a 10-round match; six rounds for a 12-round match) . If a fight is stopped because of an unintentional headbutt without reaching the required distance, it is automatically declared a technical draw. A technical draw occurs when an accidental foul has taken place which has caused the bout to be halted, and the bouts outcome is then determined by the judges' scorecards. If judges score the bout even, a technical draw is ruled – if at least four rounds have been completed.