Class A Fights

* Class A fights shall be scheduled for three (3) rounds
* Each round will consist of three (3) minutes with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds

Fighters with a record of five (5) or more fights that have not fought professionally qualify for A Class

Class B Fights

* Class B fights shall be scheduled for three (3) rounds
* Each round will consist of two (2) minutes with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds

Fighters with a record of up to four (4) fights with no more than 2 wins that have not fought professionally qualify for B Class

Class C Fights

* Class C fights shall be scheduled for three (3) rounds
* Each round will consist of one (1) minute with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds

Fighters with no fights or one (1) loss qualify for C Class

Note: Participation in Amateur fights is strictly restricted. Professional fighters from any striking or kicking discipline and fighters that are registered as professionals with any governing body are not permitted to participate.

Weight Categories

Men’s Categories

* <60 KG (<132 LBS) * 61 KG to 65 KG (133 LBS to 143 LBS) * 66 KG to 70 KG (144 LBS to 154 LBS) * 71 KG to 76 KG (155 LBS to 168 LBS) * 77 KG to 83 KG (169 LBS to 183 LBS) * 84 KG to 90 KG ( 184 LBS to 198 LBS) * 91 KG to 98 KG (199 LBS to 216 LBS) * > 98 KG (> 216 LBS)

Women’s Categories

* <56 KG (<124 LBS) * 57 KG to 65 KG (125 LBS to 143 LBS) * >66 KG (>143LBS)

Teen’s Boys Categories (Ages 15-17 – When allowed by local governing body)

* <60 KG (<132 LBS)
* 61 KG to 65 KG (133 LBS to 143 LBS)
* 66 KG to 70 KG (144 LBS to 154 LBS)
* 71 KG to 76 KG (155 LBS to 168 LBS)
* 77 KG to 83 KG (169 LBS to 183 LBS)

Note: For safety reasons Teen Boys weighing over 83 KG (183 LBS) may not compete in the Teens division

Teen’s Girls Categories

* <56 KG (<124 LBS) * >56 KG to 65 KG (>124 LBS )

Note: For safety reasons Teen Girls weighing over 65 KG (143 LBS) may not compete in the Teens division
Weigh-in

The official weigh-in for amateur fights will occur between 4 and 24 hours before the scheduled fight depending on whether the fights are part of a scheduled fight-card or tournament format.

* The official weigh-in time will be announced well in advance of the scheduled fight
* All fighters will weigh-in on the same scale

Making Weight

An fighter who fails to make weigh will be automatically moved to the category in which he makes weight

Required Equipment

Amateur fights

Matches will take place in a boxing ring minimum size is 20’x20’ but may also take place in an open mat depending on circumstances

* Protective head gear (provided)
* Mouth guard
* Shin and instep protectors (Cloth slip on)
* Groin cup (female fighters must wear breast protection)
* 12 OZ boxing gloves (Will be supplied by the promoter)
* Fight shorts (Logos must be approved by promoter)
* Approved Chest Protector for Teens Divisions (15 to 17 year olds)

Scoring Techniques

* Closed hand strikes to head and body
* Kicking techniques to head, body and thigh
* Knees to body
* Throws/Sweeps/Takedowns

Note: Clinching in an attempt to execute a throw or takedown is limited to 5 seconds

Illegal Techniques

* Elbows
* Kicks to knee joint
* Knee to the head
* Groin strikes
* Foot stomps
* Joint locks
* Striking the back of the head or spine
* Head butting
* Striking a downed opponent
* Attempt to throw opponent out of the ring

Cautions (1 Point Deduction)

* Holding the ropes
* Spitting out mouth piece
* Purposely loosening equipment
* Continuing to clinch after referee has called for break
* Initiating attack before the referrer’s command
* Continuing to fight after the referee has called “stop”

Warnings (2 Point Deduction)

* The employment of any illegal technique will result in a warning
* Hitting a downed opponent other than the head

Awarding of Points

Two points are awarded if

* The opponent falls while the other fighter remains standing
* Kick to the head
* The opponent receives an official warning penalty
* Standing 8 Count

One point is awarded if

* Hand strike to head and body
* Kick to body and thigh
* Knee to body
* The opponent falls and the other fighter falls afterwards
* The opponent receives a caution

No points are awarded if

* Both fighters hit each other simultaneously
* The fighter throws the opponent after holding for more than 5 seconds
* Striking during a clinch (Except for knee strikes)
* A fighter uses an unsuccessful falling technique to attack
* Unclear techniques are employed by either fighter

Disqualification

* Intentionally hitting a downed opponent on the head
* Pile driving
* Throwing opponent out of the ring
* Cornerman physically interferers with the match
* Excessive unsportsmanlike conduct

Standing 8 Count (2 Point are Awarded)

* Referee determines that a fighter is at risk of injury
* Failing to get up within three seconds of a fall (8 Count begins immediately after 3 seconds have elapsed)

A match is awarded if:

* There is a Knock-Out
* There is a TKO – Fighter is unable to continue
* The opponent takes 2 standing 8-counts in a round or 3 standing 8-counts in a match (Amateur Fights)
* An athlete is overmatched by the opponent in power and skill; in that event, the center referee can declare absolute victory (Amateur Fights)
* There is a disqualification

Note: A fighter that fails to stand up before the count of ten (10) will lose by Knockout

Sustaining a KO or TKO

A fighter who has sustained a KO or TKO in a fight must wait a minimum of thirty (30) days before engaging in another fight and must obtain a physician’s release which states that the fighter is not suffering from any concussion or TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and is able to engage in a full-contact match.