Morrales vs Lowey, '97, Lowey was penalized 3 pts for ACCIDENTAL headbutts, is this WBC rule still in effect?

Question

It took John Lowey completely out of the fight and that rule has cost other fighters championships. I haven't heard of anything recently where this happened so I was wondering if that organization revised the penalizing the uncut fighter rule and if so when?

Answer 1

you must of just saw that fight today on espn classic. good fight  but that rule sucks!!!! i dont think that rule is in affect anymore but not sure.

Answer 2

He was probably leading with his head, which wouldn't be termed as an intentional headbutt (because that requires intent) but does create unsafe fighting conditions.  If the ref can determine that headbutts are occurring even if you aren't intentionally causing them, and gives you warning then it is within his discretion to penalize you for this.