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Boxing (WBA)

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SeasonWBA Rules as amended at Directorate Meetings in Orlando (December 2022) and April 2024

CategoryCombat Sports

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Boxing (WBC)

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SeasonWBC Rules and Regulations (Constitution + Rules + Championship Rules)

CategoryCombat Sports

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10-Point Must System

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WBA

The 10-Point Must System is the standard scoring system for all WBA bouts. Under this system: The winner of each round receives 10 points; The loser of each round receives 9 points or fewer; An even round is scored 10-10 (though even rounds should be rare)

WBC

All WBC championship bouts are scored using the 10-point must system. The following principles apply: The winner of each round receives ten (10) points and the loser receives nine (9) points or less.; If the round is even, both contestants receive ten (10) points.; A round with a knockdown is sco...

Clinching

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WBA

When boxers clinch, the referee will call "break" and the boxers must step back before resuming action. Hitting on the break is a foul.

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10-Point Must System

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Gloves

Legal Blows

Pre-Fight Medical Requirements

Referee Stoppage (TKO)

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players/Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations/Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations

The Referee

The Ring