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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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WBO

Boxing (WBO)

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SeasonWBO Regulations of World Championship Contests (2021 edition, October update)

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)

WBO

All WBO championship bouts are scored using the 10-Point Must System: The winner of each round receives ten (10) points, and the loser receives nine (9) or fewer points.; In an even round where neither contestant has a clear advantage, the round shall be scored 10-10. However, such scores should ...

Attire

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WBA

Boxers must wear approved boxing trunks. Trunks must not extend below the knee.

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Fouls

Gloves

Hand Wraps

Judging Criteria

Pre-Fight Medical Requirements

Referee Stoppage (TKO)

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 8: Safety Considerations